Subtropic Film Fest is thrilled to announce its second annual festival taking place from October 20-22, 2023. This three-day event celebrates the art of cinema and focuses on curating the best in new independent films from South Florida and beyond.

Awards & Prizes

CASH PRIZES awarded to best films in all categories, with awards for:

Best "Made in PBC" Film (chosen from among all categories) - a cash competition for the jury-selected film whose story, setting, and actual filming location must have been based in Palm Beach County.

Best Narrative Short Film - a cash competition for the jury-selected narrative short film. This award is given to a narrative short film (30 min or less).

Best Experimental Film - Award is given to an experimental film (any length), as voted upon by the Festival audience.

Best Animated Short Film - Award is given to an animated short film (30 min or less), as voted upon by the Festival audience.

Best Music Video - Award is given to a music video, as voted upon by the Festival audience.

Special consideration is given to work by South Florida Filmmakers (Palm Beach County, Miami-Dade, Broward, and/or Monroe counties).

Rules & Terms

The goal of the Subculture Film Festival is to highlight the work of local artists and filmmakers in Palm Beach County and South Florida ( Miami-Dade, Broward, and/or Monroe counties) while showcasing the best in new films from around the world.

- Submission to the festival does not guarantee selection and screening.
- Student and local filmmakers can apply for a waiver or reduction of submission fees by sending an email to jose@subculturefilmfest.com and providing a valid form of ID.

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  • Sara Bahramjahan

    Thank you so much for amazing fedtival and your support, i ‘m so happy that the Childfree was a part of your festival 🍀🌹

    January 2024
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  • Raymond Knudsen

    Well run festival! I wasn't able to attend, but the communication was always consistent. Happy something like this exists in my hometown. Thank you for awarding PREP with Best Narrative Short!

    October 2023
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  • Saadin Dassum

    I had an EXCELLENT time at this film festival, and I was so happy to be selected. The attendants were great people, and the film selections were incredible!

    October 2023
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  • Joe Tufte

    Great festival!! Thank you for having me!

    October 2023
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  • Rebekah Louisa Smith

    A brilliant festival - well organised and great communication. Thank you for screening MANICURE

    October 2023
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