The Eighteenth Annual Action On Film International Film Festival and Writer's Event/ MegaFest is truly the festival

Yea of the independent filmmaker and writer. Selected Finalists will receive ONLINE screenings during the 2022 event which runs 7.25.2022 to 7.30.22.

MegaFest is accepting submissions for feature Narrative and Documentary, short Narrative and Documentary, New Media, Music, Lyrics, Poetry, Prose, Unboxing Videos, Spoken Word, Photography and Poster Art. Selected Finalists will receive ONLINE screenings during the event which runs 7.25.2022 to 7.30.22. Shorts will play before a feature or in a shorts program unless other accommodations have been made. All genres are welcome. The festival programming staff will place your film in the appropriate category. We bridge the gap between the industry and the indie filmmaker with guests like Debra Kara Unger, Nick Mancuso, Harry Lennix, Eric Bana, Mark Ruffalo, John Savage, and many others in attendance every season.
With a 18 year history of recognizing filmmakers at every level in some of the most gorgeous cinemas in the world, we create screenings and opportunities that no other festival offers.

Action On Film means; 'The Action a director takes to make his or her vision come true and then the "re-action" to that effort by the audiences who watch it. Sure, we love action films but we get just as inspired by Comedy, Drama, Animation, Documentary and Experimental Projects.

Filmmakers like Karlos Alastruey, Tracey Birdsall, Stan Harrington, Anabelle Munro, and many others credit us with getting their starts. We have featured the work of hundreds of filmmakers and producers via our television programs; The AOF Channel from NBC and the Del Weston's Action On Film.

Please note: due to the high level of abuse and bad behavior by waived submitters in the past years, our festival will no longer offer fee waivers. Please do not ask.
Also note with the ever-changing COVID mandates and requirements, unforeseen changes and adaptations may be made in order to maintain safety and compliance.

Awards & Prizes

Selected Finalists will receive an online screening.
All Selected Finalist will receive a creator's badge giving them access to all screenings, seminars and parties (except Award Shows)
All winners will receive a :
Trophy or Certificate
Winner laurels

Top Winners- will receive Software/products/prizes from various sponsors.

Please note with the ever-changing COVID mandates and requirements, unforeseen changes and adaptations may be made in order to maintain safety and compliance.

Rules & Terms

MegaFest is accepting submissions for feature Narrative and Documentary, short Narrative and Documentary, New Media, Music, Lyrics, Poetry, Prose, Unboxing Videos, Spoken Word, Photography and Poster Art, and films done solely on IPhone/Ipads (or comparable). Selected Finalists will receive online screenings during the 2022 event. Shorts will play prior to a feature or in a shorts program unless other accommodations have been made. All genres are welcome. The festival programming staff will place your film in the appropriate category.

All entries will be judged on content, creativity, imagery, story, and skill of the filmmaker. Productions produced from 2011 to July 2022 may be submitted. Works in progress will be accepted (must be clearly stated as work in progress and final can not be longer than original submission). Only online screeners are accepted for submission and for consideration by the Selection Committee. We do not accept DVDs/Blue Rays for submission consideration or for exhibition.

Acceptance does NOT guarantee screening. Selected finalists will be notified if they have qualified for screening.

Selected Finalist Films, that are given a screening, must provide an MP4 or H264 film file no later than 7.8.22.
All Finalist that have been selected to screen must submit the film file as MP4 or H264 (REQUIRED) for Exhibition via electronic transfer or as a DCP on a thumbdrive (preferred). Please do not send DCP file electronically it will NOT be accepted.
We will NOT accept online Films for exhibition screening.
Screeners must be free of ghost images/logos or other images. We do not screen from FilmFreeway uploads. Please note, even if your film is downloadable from FF, you must still send a film file. Please do not assume we will download it from FF.

Our judging follows the same rounds as FilmFreeway:
Selection (does not guarantee screening)
Quarter-finals,
Semi-finals,
Finalist (eligible for screening-does not mean nominated)
Nominee,
and Winner.

PAL SYSTEM IS NOT ACCEPTED.
All Accepted Films must be submitted as MP4, or H264 Film Files (required)  for Exhibition. via electronic transfer. We will not accept thumb drives.

Films and Screenplays SELECTED for the Action on Film Festival will be announced no later than July 15, 2021 (exceptions may be made if deemed necessary by THE AOF).
Every Entry must include an Electronic Press Kit and Downloadable Trailer and trailer link. Screeners must be free of ghost images/logos or other images.

ALL ACCEPTED SUBMISSIONS MUST provide film file by 7.15.22
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Also note with the ever-changing COVID mandates and requirements, unforeseen changes and adaptations may be made in order to maintain safety and compliance.

PAL Format will not be accepted.

Screeners must be free of ghost images/logos or other images.