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
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:TBA

Best Screenplay
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:TBA

Break Out Acting Award
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:TBA
This prize is shared with other categories.

Best Ensemble Cast
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:Various

Best Director
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:TBA

Best Feature Film
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:TBA

Maverick Award for Quality in a Low-Budget Film
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:TBA
This prize is shared with other categories.

Geraldine Page Award for Best Actress
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:Various

John Garfield Award for Best Actor
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:Various

Short Films:
Audience Choice Award
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:Various

Best Director
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:Various
This prize is shared with other categories.

Best Student Film
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:Various

Best Actor
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:Various
This prize is shared with other categories.

Best Actress
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:Various

Best Short Film
Prizes will include film industry services and handcrafted sculptured statuettes.
Sponsor:Various

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.