CRITTER FEST is the newest program presented by the 28-year-old San Francisco IndieFest comprising four days of animal films presented as a hybrid festival with in-person screenings at the 4-Star Theater in San Francisco CA and simultaneously at Cinema Salem outside of Boston MA.

Critter Fest is interested in exploring the profound resonance and interaction between humans and the animal kingdom with an eye towards the animal-human relationship.

Awards & Prizes

Audience Awards and Jury Prizes available for Best Films in these categories:

Wildlife
Animal Rights
Animal Coexistence
Animal Behavior
Youth Film

Rules & Terms

Any film at least 18 months old is eligible for consideration. We have no premiere requirements.

LEGAL STUFF: Submitters understand that submission of their work authorizes the Festival to use the work for exhibition, education and/or publicity purposes related to the festival; that the Festival will handle the prints and drives with a maximum of care but cannot be held liable for any damage or loss during shipping, preview, or screening; and that the Festival is also not responsible for any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, or royalty infringement related to the work. Submitters may receive future correspondence from the Festival. The festival will never publish your film online without explicit permission.