Twin Falls SANDWICHES Film Festival

We love films. And we love sandwiches.

Making films is a lot like making sandwiches. And when all the right ingredients come together, the result is delicious.

The Twin Falls SANDWICHES Film Festival was created by filmmakers to celebrate independent filmmaking and showcase unique films.

We have the support of fantastic sponsors that ensure we welcome our guests with open arms and open-face sandwiches. Generous sponsors include the Twin Falls Sandwich Company, Koto Brewing, Von Schmidt Brewery, Glanbia Nutritionals, CLIF bar, and Chobani.

The TFSFF has awarded over $6000 in cash and prizes to filmmakers and screenwriters.

The 2-day event is held at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Twin Falls nestled in the beautiful Magic Valley. Twin Falls is surrounded by majestic mountains, water falls, and the Snake River. Guests enjoyed the beautiful fall weather and took advantage of the outdoor activities available within a short drive.

Come join us for film, fellowship and sandwiches.

Ranked in the top 100 best reviewed festivals on FilmFreeway.

Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Actor
Best Screenplay (cash prize) The Ileen Fogarty Sullivan Award for Excellence
Best of Festival - Audience Award
Best of Festival - Home Grown Award for filmmaker from Idaho or residing in Idaho
The Ginny Award for Best Student Film ($200 cash prize)
The Ginny Award for Creative Spirit ($200 cash prize)
The Ginny Award for Innovation ($200 cash prize)

We are adding more prizes.

Thank you for submitting your film or screenplay (SUBMISSION) to the 5th Annual Twin Falls SANDWICHES Film Festival (TFSFF). We are excited to review your hard work.

By submitting your SUBMISSION to TFSFF you agree to the following:

(1) Submitting a SUBMISSION does not guarantee inclusion in the TFSFF, and the selection committee has sole discretion to determine which SUBMISSIONS are selected for participation in the TFSFF;

(2) If your SUBMISSION is selected for the TFSFF, you will allow TFSFF to use any part of the SUBMISSION for promotional purposes before, during and after the TFSS, and the right to present your SUBMISSION as part of the TFSFF;

(3) TFSFF does not compensate for any costs associated with the production of the SUBMISSION, or travel costs associated with attending the TFSFF;

(4) TFSFF reserves the right to schedule SUBMISSIONS and to make any changes at any time, and may withdraw any SUBMISSION from the TFSFF for any reason;

(5) All film SUBMISSIONS must be online screeners only. All screenplay SUBMISSIONS must be a format indicated in the submission section;

(6) All film SUBMISSIONS that are selected to screen at the TFSFF must be either digital (shorts) or Blu-Ray (features) AGAIN, ALL FEATURES MUST BE SUBMITTED ON BLU-RAY for presentation (no exceptions); and press screeners (DVD or digital) is required for all feature length films.

(7) Filmmakers and screenwriters are solely responsible to ensure all deadlines are adhered to, and shall hold TFSFF harmless for any delays or technical difficulties whatsoever;

(8) Filmmakers and screenwriters warrant that all work is original and that all rights have been secured;

(9) Filmmakers and screenwriters shall indemnify and hold harmless the Twin Falls SANDWICHES Film Festival and all its agents from any claims, liabilities, losses, damages incurred in any way due to any and all claims.

(10) Awards will be presented in categories identified by TFSFF and judging will be done by the judging committee; with the exception of awards for Best of Festival, which will be based on audience votes. TFSFF reserves the right to rescind any award for any reason.

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AlexAnonymously .

Was accepted in the 2019 Festival. Was a spontanious decision to fly out and attend but both the festival and the hotel that was house all of were great at working with me from a long distance. Flew down for a day and had a great time with all participants and the founder was great to talk to. Combines that small town hostipality feel, incorporating local businesses, made for a weekend that would defintitely go back for.

September 2020

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Kody Newton

This festival has got to be one of the best weekends of the year for us. Not only are there amazing people to connect with, but the hosts are hilarious and it is non-stop entertainment and film the whole time. Plus, the back drop of some of the most beautiful parts of Idaho don't hurt either. 10/10!

January 2020

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Michael Monteith

Thank you for selecting my screenplay, “Little Things Mean a Lot,” for Best Biography. I’m sorry I was unable to attend the festival as it certainly looks like a lot of fun.

November 2019

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Al Mertens

Glad my Official Selection feature screenplay, "Angel City," was a part of this!

November 2019

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Dave Orvis

I was honored to have one of my scripts selected as "finalist" for this festival.

November 2019

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Dates & Deadlines

December 13, 2019
Opening Date
January 10, 2020
First submissions pre-submit
February 10, 2020
Early discounted deadline
March 10, 2020
Last discounted deadline
April 10, 2020
Regular deadline
May 10, 2020
Final regular deadline
June 10, 2020
Final public deadline
July 10, 2020
Last look deadline
August 10, 2020
What were you waiting for?
September 10, 2020
Final submissions deadline
October 1, 2020
Last but not least deadline
October 26, 2020
Notification Date
November 6 – 7, 2020
Event Date

Categories & Fees

Feature Film
Running time of at least 30 minutes. All genres are eligible for selection as a Feature Film Official Selection. This includes comedy, drama, documentary, and animated. We value diversity. Films less than 120 minutes will be easier to program, and therefore may have an advantage in the selection process.
- First submissions pre-submit
- Standard: $15
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Early discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Last discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final public deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $27
- Last look deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- What were you waiting for?
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Final submissions deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $36
- Last but not least deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $45
Short Film
Shorts are under 30 minutes. We also will consider "short shorts" which run less than 5 minutes. All genres are eligible for selection as a Short Film Official Selection. This includes comedy, drama, documentary, animated, and music videos. We value diversity.
- First submissions pre-submit
- Standard: $15
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Early discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Last discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final public deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $27
- Last look deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- What were you waiting for?
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Final submissions deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $36
- Last but not least deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $45
Student Film
We encourage students to submit films of all genres. To qualify as a student film, a principal filmmaker (director, producer, screenwriter) must have been enrolled in any school at the time of production. All genres are welcome, as well as films by diverse filmmakers. Official Student Film Selections will be programmed as part of general programming.
- First submissions pre-submit
- Standard: $15
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Early discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Last discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final public deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $27
- Last look deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- What were you waiting for?
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Final submissions deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $36
- Last but not least deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $45
Documentary
Any length documentary is accepted for consideration. Official Documentary Selections will be programmed as part of the general programs.
- First submissions pre-submit
- Standard: $15
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Early discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Last discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final public deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $27
- Last look deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- What were you waiting for?
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Final submissions deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $36
- Last but not least deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $45
Screenplay
We love screenplays! Feature film screenplays, short film screenplays and pilots are all welcome. A staged reading of a short screenplay or excerpt from a screenplay will be performed by actors at the Festival.
- First submissions pre-submit
- Standard: $15
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Early discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Last discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final public deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $27
- Last look deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- What were you waiting for?
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Final submissions deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $36
- Last but not least deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $45
Webseries
Please submit a total of 10 minutes for consideration. Upon selection, you can submit different episodes if you wish (maximum is 10 minutes).
- First submissions pre-submit
- Standard: $15
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Early discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Last discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final public deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $27
- Last look deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- What were you waiting for?
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Final submissions deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $36
- Last but not least deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $35
- Gold Members: $45
Short-Short Film including music videos
Short-short films are under 5 minutes, and include music videos. We welcome all genres.
- First submissions pre-submit
- Standard: $15
- Student: $10
- Gold Members: $13.50
- Early discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Last discounted deadline
- Standard: $20
- Student: $15
- Gold Members: $18
- Regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final regular deadline
- Standard: $25
- Student: $20
- Gold Members: $22.50
- Final public deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $25
- Gold Members: $27
- Last look deadline
- Standard: $30
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $27
- What were you waiting for?
- Standard: $35
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $31.50
- Final submissions deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $36
- Last but not least deadline
- Standard: $40
- Student: $30
- Gold Members: $36

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