The Method Fest film festival showcases outstanding acting performances in character driven feature and short films. Discovering the most talented new filmmakers and actors and assisting the filmmakers in getting the films out into the marketplace are the goals of The Method Fest.

The Method Fest features American and international feature films and short films. The festival is named after "The Method" school of acting, which brought truth and realism to the world of acting. Many of today's top actors trace their lineage back to great Method Actors such as John Garfield, Geraldine Page, Robert DeNiro, Meryl Streep, and Dustin Hoffman.

The Method Fest takes great pride in being a Discovery festival, looking to help launch the works of young fresh filmmakers and to discover breakthrough performances by bold new actors. The festival has also taken great delight in sharing career-defining performances of established performers and in showcasing a few chosen well-known directors to screen at the festival. "We've prided ourselves on not just following other festivals’ lineups. We screen world premieres and true discoveries, mixed with a few top festival films, " said Don Franken, Executive Director of the Method Fest.

Awards & Prizes

Feature Films:

Audience Choice Award
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Best Screenplay
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Break Out Acting Award
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Best Ensemble Cast
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Best Director
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Best Feature Film
Prizes will include a handcrafted sculptured statuette.
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Maverick Award for Quality in a Low-Budget Film
Prizes will include a handcrafted sculptured statuette.
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Geraldine Page Award for Best Actress
Prizes will include a handcrafted sculptured statuette.
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John Garfield Award for Best Actor
Prizes will include a handcrafted sculptured statuette.
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Short Films:

Audience Choice Award
Prizes will include a handcrafted sculptured statuette.
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Best Director
Prizes will include a handcrafted sculptured statuette.
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Best Student Film
Prizes will include a handcrafted sculptured statuette.
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Best Actor
Prizes will include a handcrafted sculptured statuette.
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Best Actress
Prizes will include a handcrafted sculptured statuette.
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Best Short Film
Prizes will include a handcrafted sculptured statuette.
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Rules & Terms

More than one entry may be submitted. Each entry must be accompanied by applicable entry fee. The entry fee is non-refundable.

Selection

If a film is accepted, entrants will be solely responsible for delivering their exhibition print/video materials to and from the festival office. The Method Fest can not be held liable for your exhibition print/video materials that are lost or damaged. The Method Fest cannot provide room, board or travel for filmmakers. Please note, festival dates are subject to change.

Festival Judging:

The Method Fest will invite distinguished individuals from the field of filmmaking to serve as impartial judges of the competition. Final judging of the films will be made during the Method Fest. These screenings will be open to the public.

For films accepted into The Method Fest additional information will be sent.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CERTIFICATION OF ENTRANT

I, the undersigned, acknowledge and agree as follows: 1) I am duly authorized to submit this film to the festival; 2) This film is not subject to any litigation nor is threatened by any litigation; 3) I hold The Method Fest film festival harmless from damages to the print en route or otherwise during the course of the Festival's possession of the film. 4) The festival is further authorized to use up to 3 minutes of the film for promotional purposes. 5) To the best of my knowledge, all of the statements in this document are true. 6) I have music/festival clearances for the music in my film.
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  • Robyn August

    Don and everyone involved with this year's festival, were wonderful. So helpful and encouraging. They are one of the only film festivals this year that didn't cancel or go online. They really care about filmmakers and actors and go above and beyond to make their attendees feel appreciated. I was very honored to win "Best Film" and Variety's "Best Ensemble". Our cast and crew had an absolute blast with their Drive-In format this year. We also really appreciated their efforts to give the film as much press as possible. I highly recommend you submit to this festival. I will be back for sure! Hopefully next time the masks will be off and we can mingle more! Cheers

    September 2020
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  • Joshua Nazaroff

    I am so grateful to Don and everyone who put together the festival this year. They overcame the huge challenge of a socially distanced festival and the drive in experience was really fun. It was an honor and joy to celebrate performance and film with everyone together, and thank you for including Waiting For A Ride in this year’s program. Cheers!

    September 2020
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  • James Babbin

    It is a testament to Method Fest's love of cinema, appreciation for filmmakers, and passion for their cause that they were able to create a Drive-In festival during the pandemic. It's a place of caring people who curated great programs.

    September 2020
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  • Anna Schatte

    We had a wonderful time taking our short film to The Method Fest in Los Angeles!

    March 2020
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  • George Zaverdas

    I was honored to have my short Unspoken at Method Fest. A Sunday morning screening with the LA marathon and people came out to support short films. Great audiences, a great venue! Don Frankin and his team made it a wonderful experience festival experience. Anything you need as a filmmaker this festival is here to help. I highly recommend filmmakers to submit!

    July 2019
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