About the Galveston Island Film Festival and Conference
Submit your film for a chance to be a part of the line-up of the 2021 Galveston Island Film Festival & Conference and win cash prizes and awards.
Located on beautiful Galveston Island in Texas, GIFF-CON is a 1-day event that spotlights diverse, up-and-coming filmmakers across the world.
Filmmakers are invited to spend November 6, 2021 on the island for an experience like none other film festival in the world. Attendees will have the opportunity to create new professional connections with like-minded entertainment professionals from around the world.
The films shown at GIFF-CON explore fresh, innovative and creative topics, creating an opportunity for the film projects to gain national and international exposure on the Moody Gardens 3D Imax Screen.
Due to Recent pandemic 2020 GIFF-CON was cancelled and converted into virtual event. Now since President Biden has taken office and people are getting vaccinated, there is light at the end of this crisis. We will screen for both 2020 & 2021 selected films.
GIFF-CON’s importance lies in its ability to address issues of integration, diversity and new technology in the entertainment industry. The film festival is a platform for aspiring creators who are not yet in the mainstream but use their unique voices to express their artistic point-of-views.
Everyone will experience the diverse culture on historic Galveston Island, the embodiment of the American vision of unity.
Grand Prizes:
1st Place for a Featured Film
➢ $50.00 Cash
➢ GIFF-CON Trophy
➢ Quick Film Budget (Value of $199.00)
➢ IPitch.TV – 12 months subscription (Value of $299.00)
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
1st Place for a Short Film
➢ $50.00 Cash
➢ GIFF-CON Trophy
➢ Quick Film Budget (Value of $199.00)
➢ IPitch.TV – 12 months subscription (Value of $299.00)
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
1st Place for a Documentary Film
➢ $50.00 Cash
➢ GIFF-CON Trophy
➢ Quick Film Budget (Value of $199.00)
➢ IPitch.TV – 12 months subscription (Value of $299.00)
➢ GIFF-CON Website Channel Screening for 12 months
SPOTLIGHT AWARDS (GIFF-CON Certificate):
Best Lead Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Best Lead Actress
Best Supporting Actress
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Editing
Best Wardrobe
Best Hair & Make-Up
Best Special FX
Best Art Direction
Best Diverse Cast
The Courage Award (For most daring film content)
The Humanitarian Award (Films that highlight most important, relevant social issues)
Best Cinematography
In total there are at LEAST 17 winners this 2021 year. If you have a good film, chances are you will be recognized.