The Vermont Film Festival aims to unite the local Vermont and global filmmaking community through the unique storytelling medium of film. Celebrating both the collaborative art of filmmaking and the natural beauty of Vermont our festival is equal parts networking and vacation. A part of our festival also focuses on the unique medium of Action Sports Filmmaking through our partnership with First Stop Board Barn. A festival created for filmmakers by filmmakers that know how to throw a great party!

Awards & Prizes

Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Documentary, Best Action Sports, Most Vermont-y, Best Comedy.

Rules & Terms

1. Films must have completed post production in the last 24 months to be eligible.
2. Submissions are limited to 1 short film and 1 feature film per individual entrant.

FESTIVAL SCREENING
The individual or corporation submitting the film warrants that he/she is authorized to commit the film to screening at any time during the 2024 Vermont Film Festival.

LIABILITY
Every possible care will be taken with entries while in our possession, however, we cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or additional charges incurred en route, or due to normal wear and tear, or due to equipment failure. Do NOT send original prints or master copies. Additionally, Vermont Film Festival and all partners including but not limited to Pentangle Arts, are held harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity or screening of any film.

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  • Jeffrey M. Zucker

    Couldn't give it higher marks. Everyone was so amazing and helpful, Matt Vita did a great job running things. Need to specifically shoutout the networking event. The location was absolutely beautiful, and the vibe was so warm and supportive. Met so many amazing people and watched a ton of great films! Can't wait to make it back to Woodstock!

    September 2024
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  • Zack Van Eyck

    What a great experience! Four fun-filled days of screenings and parties in a beautiful setting run by some incredible people — Matt, Collen, Mark and Claire did a fabulous job of hosting. The 300-seat theater is perfect for a festival. Parties and special events were free and amazing, including an afternoon on the lake at a resort and a spritzer garden with food trucks and alcohol served ongoing in the courtyard behind the theater. Plus all filmmakers received a 10-minute local TV interview (anchored wonderfully by Brooklyn comedienne Nikki MacCallum). Resort Hotel stays were discounted but still pricey for low-budget filmmakers — but we found rooms nearby for $50 to $70 via Airbnb so it’s an affordable adventure for sure. You might wanna bring an actual physical map of the area with you since cell coverage is available only within town limits pretty much, meaning gps is mostly unavailable outside the towns. All in all, incredibly worthwhile and we hope to return with our next feature!

    August 2024
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  • Matt Levy

    Had a great time at the VFF! The team not only put on screenings but also organized a 48-hour film challenge with tin the festival. Who does that? Brilliant. I can't wait to come back every year forever and ever.

    August 2024
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  • James Khanlarian

    VFF is a young festival with a big heart. Nestled in the gorgeous town of Woodstock, VT, the VFF should be on everybody's list. The team behind the festival is fun and enthusiastic, and the film program was strong. I can't wait to go back.

    August 2024
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  • Dina Rudick

    A new festival, but terrific through and through!! The organizers were in communication throughout the notifications and leading up to the festival, and I was thoroughly impressed by the festival even before finding out that our film won Best Documentary this year (Bearing Witness: A Name & A Voice). I'm grateful to the film jury and the festival organizers and excited for this new glowing ember of the film community in New England. Will definitely submit again.

    July 2024
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