The Everybody Digital Film Festival is still riding high off our first year that went more successfully than we could have imagined! We were humbled and honored to have provided an atmosphere of a tight-knit family where we could not only share in each other's accomplishments but to also build a long-lasting community where friendships and business relationships continued well after the festival's end. Additionally, custom trophies were awarded for 8 categories and winners of Best Actor and Best Actress also won meetings with the Head of Development for NBC!

We are extremely excited for our 2nd year to build our community even more and give you the best possible experience as a filmmaker!

Mission:

Our goal is to shine a light on short filmmakers who are so often overlooked and under appreciated. We understand how much time, energy, money and passion goes into a short film and we want to recognize all of it and help share your work with as many people as possible. Through our events, we want to provide a community where you can learn, grow and flourish while connecting and celebrating your accomplishments with friends, family and other filmmakers.

Background:

The Everybody Digital Film Festival is an extension of the Everybody Digital app created by actor/writer/director Allen Maldonado ("The Last O.G.", "Black-ish", "Survivor's Remorse"). The app was created to help promote short form films and web series and to give filmmakers another organized platform to showcase all of the work they put into writing, shooting and completing their short films.

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Awards & Prizes

Custom trophies and additional TBD prizes will be awarded. Award categories as of March 1, 2019 include:

Best Short Film
Best Web Series
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Writing
Best Actor
Best Actress
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Rules & Terms

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

1. Entries must be 15 minutes or less and all forms and genres (including web series, digital series, documentaries, animation, etc.) that would be deemed with a G, PG, PG-13, R or NC-17 rating will be accepted. We do not accept films or web series of a pornographic nature.
2. Submissions in languages other than English must have subtitles.
3. Multiple entries are allowed from a filmmaker, but each must be submitted as its own separate entry.
4. Films or web series submitted must have been completed less than 3 years prior
to the festival weekend.
5. Films and web series must be submitted through FilmFreeway. DVD entries will not be accepted or returned.
6. Submission fees are non-refundable and will not be waived for any reason. If
a submission is not selected or disqualified, entrants will not receive a fee refund.

SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION

If your film or web series is selected, you will be notified via email and FilmFreeway by August 25, 2019. Once notified of your selection, you will need to provide a final downloadable screening copy by September 6, 2019. If a screening copy is not received by either of these dates, Everybody Digital Film Festival retains the right to disqualify the film and no refunds of the submission fee will be given.

Once selected, you will also be requested to submit a synopsis of the film as well as any marketing materials for promotional use both for online promotion as well as print, if available.  Cost of shipping printed promotional material to the festival is the responsibility of the entrant and you agree that the festival will not be held responsible for damage or loss of materials while in transit.

OTHER RULES, REGULATIONS & GUIDELINES:

1. Entrants confirm and warrant that they have the required legal authority to
submit the entry into the festival and to use all music, images, and content in the
entry.
2. No film may be withdrawn from the festival program after it has been selected.
Judging decisions are final.
3. We reserve the right to use portions of the film or any related screenshots for promotional and marketing purposes leading up to the event. We will not use any portion of the film whether visually or in text format that will give away the ending or spoil the film for viewers in any way.

***By submitting your film, you agree to the rules and guidelines stated above and if any of the guidelines are not followed completely and your film is deemed to be disqualified, you understand that no submission fees will be refunded in part or in full.

Further, the undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Everybody Digital Film Festival from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity and screening.
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  • Carolyn Pierre Outlar

    One of the best festivals I've ever attended. Trizanne, Allen, and the rest of the team made us feel like superstars! It was a weekend of comaraderie and support from fellow filmmakers that left me feeling inspired. Can't believe that it's only their 2nd year. I can't wait to see what the future has in store! Thank you, Everybody Digital Film Festival. I'll definitely be back!

    October 2019
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    Response from festival:

    So glad you felt like a superstar, Carolyn! Mission accomplished! Thanks so much for all of your support and energy that you brought to the festivities and we gladly welcome you back next year and beyond!

  • Jay Russell

    Had a great time at this new festival in its second year. Very warm welcome and particularly loved the open bar and free popcorn. The festival is extremely diverse and has a really terrific supportive energy. Highly recommended.

    October 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for joining us this year, Jay and we are glad to hear you enjoyed yourself! We appreciate your kind words and support and we hope to see you back on the circuit with a new project soon!

  • Maurice Whitfield

    This festival is AMAZING! A wonderful space for filmmakers to encourage and recognize one another! Looking forward to submitting again and again!

    October 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks so much for joining us all the way from LA, Maurice! Your attendance and support is very much appreciated and we also look forward to having you be a part of a future festival!

  • Michele Lyman

    Everybody Digital Film Festival was a great experience. The selection of films were quality, entertaining and thought-provoking, and I am very honored that they chose my film Acceptables, to screen amongst them.

    Everyone was friendly and welcoming and as a filmmaker I felt appreciated. The opening night party was at a lovely space in Brooklyn. They had coasters made up with all of out film titles printed on them - which was such a thoughtful touch.

    Allen Maldonado, even though he's a celebrity, does not act aloof or above it all. He interacted with us, took pictures with us and was at the opening night party and EVERY single film block. My film has screened at many festivals, and having experienced the founders of some larger festivals only caring about interacting with their celebrity friends in attendance and only going to the celebrity screenings - Allen was completely the opposite, and was a breath of fresh air. He was also a great host and conducted the Q&A after each block! What, you say? Yep, he sure did! He's very involved and you can tell he really cares about it. He's also funny as hell!

    There was a great panel on diversity. There was free popcorn, and you got a ticket for 2 free drinks on each screening day. The filmmaker's passes were quality and nicely done, and we were allowed 1 guest with our pass. Between each block there was a brief intermission while filmmakers gave interviews, so you had time to meet and chat with each other.

    Allen, Trizanne, Taylor, the entire squad . . . were friendly and made us feel welcome. I highly recommend this festival! You won't be sorry.

    October 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you SO much Michele for your incredibly kind and honest words! We were honored to host you and your film for the weekend and we appreciate your support to the fullest. And, thanks so much for the recommendation!

  • Steven St. Pierre

    I attended the first festival in Brooklyn and had the honor of being selected and attended the Black History Month edition in San Francisco.

    In my opinion ED Festival is going to be a staple and the premiere festival for short films and digi-series! Allen Maldonado and his team puts on a great event, curates great quality content, makes everyone feel welcomed like family and has great partnerships that enhances the experience. Very impressive for a new festival! Excellent communication throughout and great networking opportunities.

    Shout out to Alanna, Trizanne, Essentrick and the whole squad. Thank you for selecting my film "Corey".

    February 2019
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    Response from festival:

    Nothing but love for you and your support from Day 1, Steven! We are humbled to have you speak so highly of our festival and we hope to continue to give you and other filmmakers all the tools to flourish personally and professionally!