Motion For Pictures is a bi-monthly screening series designed entertain and inspire the local film community as well as the general public by curating a lineup of the best independent cinema from around the world.

Screenings take place on the first Wednesday of even-numbered months (February, April, June, August, October, December), at the state-of-the-art Cary Theater on downtown Cary, North Carolina and consist of one 60-90 minute block featuring a mix of different styles of film.

We accept films from every genre, including- but not limited to- drama, horror, comedy, sci-fi, documentary, music video, experimental, student film, etc. The only requirement is that it be GREAT!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING STATUS / NOTIFICATIONS:

1. ANY FILM WE RECEIVE IS ELIGIBLE FOR ANY SCREENING. We have several screenings per year. Ideally our submission period would be open indefinitely, but FilmFreeway requires us to set an end date. Therefore we've made each year a different season. To be clear, the films we receive in a given season (2019 for example), will be eligible for any event we have in 2019, 2020, 2021, etc. Your film is always in contention and does not need to be resubmitted in the next season.

2. THE STATUS OF ALL FILMS WILL BE CHANGED TO "SEMI-FINALIST." FilmFreeway does not allow us to leave the status of a film "undecided" indefinitely. Eventually the system will automatically change the status to "not selected." The only way to prevent this (as suggested to us by the FilmFreeway tech support staff) is to change the status of all the films to "semi-finalist."

TO SUMMARIZE: On the notification date your film's status will be changed to "semi-finalist" in Motion For Pictures. We ask that you PLEASE DISREGARD any notification you receive regarding this status change. It is not indicative of a decision being made about your film, it's a trick we have to play on the FilmFreeway system in order to make sure your film remains eligible for future screenings. As stated earlier, your film will always be in the running for all our future screenings, but you will receive an email from us if it's selected. If you haven't heard from us, your film has not yet been picked and it is still in contention.

Awards & Prizes

Each film screened will receive exclusive "Official Selection" laurels.

At each screening the audience will vote on their favorite film of the night. The winner will receive exclusive "Audience Choice" laurels.

Rules & Terms

Films must be submitted through our FilmFreeway page and conform to all rules and guidelines set out by FilmFreeway. Since the series is ongoing, you only need to submit your film once and it will remain in consideration for future screenings. Once a submission fee has been paid it will not be refunded.

The lineup for each screening will be publicly announced two weeks prior to the show. Notifications will be sent out to entrants one month prior to the screening.

A film may be withdrawn from consideration at any time for any reason until it has been selected for screening. No refunds will be given for withdrawals. Once a film has been selected for screening and the entrant notified of the selection, the film may not be withdrawn for any reason.

By submitting, the entrant agrees that all content in the film is their original work and/or they have obtained all necessary rights and permissions to screen the project as well as any copyrighted, trademarked, or proprietary material contained within. Entrants may be asked to show proof that they have permission to elements of the work that fall into question. Any work found to violate copyright laws will be immediately disqualified without refund. Entrant assumes any and all responsibility for any legal issues arising from the screening of the work they submit.
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  • Pezhmann Mokary

    I'm glad you liked our no-budget horror. :)

    February 2021
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  • barbara peikert

    I welcome you,

    Please stay healthy and stay in touch
    Thank you again for choosing AF_SO_MONT_NB.

    October 2020
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  • Javid Farahani

    Dear

    I’m honored to be announced that my short film “Under the Blade” got accepted in such a good festival.

    Thank you very much

    June 2020
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  • Cortez Mack

    Greetings Motion For Pictures,

    I am HUMBLED and HONORED that my short film, "Bobby" has been selected as a Semi-Finalist. I look forward to attending this GREAT film event. . . . BE SAFE!!!

    April 2020
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  • Ray Kermani

    Great festival organized by awesome people! It was an honor to have been screened at Motion For Pictures.

    March 2020
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