The 10th annual ME Film Festival will showcase filmmaking talents from more than 65 countries over five days. Located in the heart of central Georgia, the ME Film Festival sets itself apart by creating an intimate atmosphere between other filmmakers and industry professionals, fostering unique and worthwhile networking opportunities you’re unlikely to receive anywhere else.
The industry panels we offer are wide-ranging, providing experienced insight into craft building, crowdfunding, and social issues in the film industry. Past guests and panelists have included actors Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr, Scott Takeda (Gone Girl, Everything Must Go), April Billingsley (The Walking Dead, The Vampire Diaries), industry Executive John Heinsen (VP of New Media, Producers Guild of America), and writer Jesse Zwick (Parenthood, About Alex). Our keynote speakers have included Academy Award Nominated producers Cathleen Sutherland (Boyhood) and Rachel Winters (Dallas Buyers Club).
The ME Film Festival is open to seasoned veterans and first-time filmmakers alike, as we curate only the best stories from hundreds of submissions. Our categories include drama, comedy, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, documentary, with special emphasis in international programming. There is also a short and feature length screenwriting competition, with a live cast reading of the nominated scripts. Winners are honored at our red carpet award ceremony.
We pride ourselves on the southern hospitality we provide for our filmmakers, which is why so many filmmakers come back each year, while also achieving success at other festivals stateside and abroad. Activities in the past include filmmaker kayaking adventure, mansion tours, ax throwing, masquerade ball, bike tours, and epic afterparties, to name a few.
Submit your film, and come be a part of a fast-growing and friendly filmmaking community!
**Please note all dates are subject to change due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Micro Short Film
Best Drama Short
Best Comedy Short
Best Horror Film
Best Documentary Short
Best Animated Film
Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy Film
Best Student Film
Best Music Video
Best Georgia Film
Best International Film
Best Director
Best Lead Actor
Best Lead Actress
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Cinematography
Best Score
Best Screenplay
**Categories are subject to change**