Torchfire Film Festival is a celebration of independent filmmaking nestled in the charming town of Franklin, Indiana! Torchfire shines a light on our hometown, Indiana WINNERS by illuminating the silver screen with their work at the historic Artcraft Theatre.

Our festival strives to be a beacon for future film filmmakers to showcase their works and for film enthusiasts to see fresh, innovative narratives that push the boundaries of cinema. Torchfire Film Festival casts a light on the diverse and exciting world of independent films.

While our festival proudly welcomes indie filmmakers from across the globe, we hold a special torch for the creative minds who call the Hoosier State home. Emphasizing our commitment to local talent, we've dedicated two distinct categories exclusively for Indiana Filmmakers along with a special screening of their winning films at the historic Artcraft Theatre. This allows us to not only celebrate the diversity of indie filmmaking worldwide but also shine a light on the unique stories and perspectives emerging right here in our own state.

Enter your feature-length or short film today!

Awards & Prizes

💰🎬CASH PRIZES courtesy of the Creative Council of Franklin! 🎥💰

Categories
• Feature-Length Film - $300 prize
• Short Film (under 30 mins) - $100 prize
• Indiana Feature-Length Film * - $300 prize
• Indiana Short Film (under 30 mins) * - $100 prize

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Official Selections will receive:
• Digital laurel to add to your production
• Posted on social media pages & website

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Winners in all categories will receive:
• CASH PRIZES! (Courtesy of the Creative Council of Franklin)
• Digital laurel to add to your production
• Posted on social media pages & website
• Printed certificate for your wall
• Award for your shelf

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Indiana Winners Only!
• Film shown at The Historic Artcraft Theatre

Rules & Terms

Submissions will only be accepted using FilmFreeway. At this time we are only accepting digital screeners - no DVD/Blu-Ray , etc.

All films must be in English or have English subtitles in order to be considered.

All Films must be original works and you agree that you own the rights to your submitted project

You give full permission to the festival to use still, titles, and/or other information from your film for promotional purposes online via social media.

All films will be considered regardless of budget. Judging is based on creativity and passion for filmmaking.

Submission fees are not refundable.

By submitting the material, the applicant hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the festival & its employees from any liability, claims, and damages in connection with the submission and from any fees and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees, that any of them may incur in connection therewith.

I/We agree to hold Torchfire Film Festival and Brenton Creative harmless from and defend them against all claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with any and all claims of third parties, whether or not groundless, based on any film submitted to the Festival.

I/We understand that failure to adhere to the competition rules and regulations will result in disqualification and forfeiture of entry fee.

To qualify for INDIANA category: Filmmaker must be currently living in Indiana and over 50% of principal photography days must have been filmed in Indiana.