ANNOUNCEMENT: WINTERLAND HAS RESCHEDULED THE FESTIVAL DATE TO March 2-5 2023.
In March 2022, we were presented with two significant partnerships. To optimize the opportunities with those organizations, we collectively determined a longer runway to our launch was necessary. It is our belief that the festival will be more enjoyable and enriched for our filmmakers and panelists with this new date, and we look forward to seeing you there!
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENT - NOVEMBER 2021
Our team at Winterland has spent considerable time evaluating the uncertainties and potential risks associated with the surge of new Covid variants. Though this was a difficult decision to make in this late stage of our event, Omicron's aggressive transmissibility rate is proving to defy the odds of health and safety containment measures, even with the most ambitious safety protocols in place. Case numbers are expected to be peaking through March and there are possibilities of new variants to follow.
We will be announcing our official selections from this round of submissions on FEBRUARY 1.
Winterland is a new breed of festival showcasing a multi-dimensional mash-up of storytelling through film, music, tech innovation, climate and health. Our four-day festival launching September 22-25, 2022 will feature multiple blocks of independent film programming, moderated panels featuring thought leaders and professionals in Film, TV, Music. Climate,Technology and Health. Attendees can attend film and music production workshops, networking events and a number of curated experiences included live music, wellness events, VR experiences and more.
Whitefish, Montana is a ski town at the base of Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort and in the foothills of Glacier National Park.
FILM:
Awards will be presented for Best Director, Best Cinematographer, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Screenwriting, Best Editor, Best Film for every category of film accepted, and an Audience Choice Award.
SCREENWRITING:
Awards will be given to top three scripts in the following categories:
Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction.