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The Silicon Valley Science Fiction Short Film Festival, a part of the Boulder Creek Film Festival family, returns in 2023! We'll be putting together a slate of short films that will tour around the Bay Area and California from January through August, including several conventions and a screening at the Boulder Creek Rec Center in Boulder Creek, CA. . We'll be putting together a program featuring short animations, narrative films, experimental pieces, and even appropriately science fiction-themed documentaries. We're looking exclusively for science fiction, fantasy and light horror films,

Awards & Prizes

The Golden Marlin for Best Short Film

Rules & Terms

So, what are we looking for and what are the guidelines?

Glad you asked!

We're looking for all sorts of science fiction/fantasy/light horror films, regardless of budget or premiere status.

Short films - 1 frame to 40 minutes. One Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror program that will tour around Winter through Summer 2023Boulder. While any content or style is allowed, so long as it falls into science fiction/fantasy/light horror, extreme violence and/or hard core sex/nudity is unlikely to be programmed.

All awards will be determined by audience voting.

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  • Luca Deravignone

    Being selected from Boulder Creek Film Festival was great even if I didn't have the opportunity to attend, maybe next time! ;)

    October 2019
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  • Rumen Russev

    Great cinematic experience and amazing atmosphere

    September 2019
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  • Robert Blake

    I submitted to this film festival because it was $2 and was screening in the Bay Area. Got a message I was an official selection, sent them everything they asked for and then NEVER heard from them again.

    Never heard when the screenings would be. Never heard where they would be. I followed up, and still never received an answer.

    If you want to spend $2 for a Laurel, then maybe it's worth your money, but other than that I would not submit.

    September 2019
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  • Elaia Blades

    Awesome! Chris is a fantastic host, and the movie's selection was out of this world. I had a great time. Hope to be back next year.

    September 2018
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  • James William

    Fantastic Festival. Great communication. Definitely recommend!

    September 2018
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