FILM STRIP FEST is a two day short-film and burlesque mini-fest that celebrates the art of storytelling and the love of movies!

CALL FOR SHORT FILMS
FILM SUBMISSIONS SHOULD SHOULD BE 15 MINUTES OR LESS
* Some films may be chosen to be paired with performers who will find inspiration for their routines/acts

CALL FOR SHORT FILM SCRIPTS
* Selected scripts will be read by a cast of Atlanta Performers

Storytelling includes the genres of: comedy, drama, horror, western, romcom, noir, experimental, campy, weird and real stories you've got!!

FILM STRIP FEST details:
11/4/2023 - 2 Shows, afternoon + evening. Each show will combine film presentation and burlesque/burlesque-adjacent performances
11/5/2023 - 1 show with Live Screenplay Readings, Short Film Presentation, burlesque performance (live), burlesque performance (via film)

EXPERIMENTAL & MUSIC VIDEOS WELCOME TO APPLY.

Priority goes to those filmmakers that are in marginalized communities (BIPOC, disabled, trans/non-binary, neurodivergent).

2023 FSF collaboration with Film Impact Georgia. We love the mission of Film Impact Georgia and all the support they shine on Georgia filmmakers.

PAST EVENTS (as Roxie Roz Burlesque) >>
• Middle Age Cabaret (2022) - In Person, Atlanta, GA
• Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media (2021) - Virtual Collaboration, Philadelphia, PA
• Bump'n'Grind Film Festival (2020) - Virtual Collaboration, Toronto, Ont, Canada

Awards & Prizes

$250.00 Jury Prize for Best Short Film
Each film screened will receive exclusive "Official Selection" laurels.
Each screenplay selected will receive exclusive "Official Selection" 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 one month prior to the show.

A film may be withdrawn from consideration at any time for any reason until it has been selected for screening.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 Once a film has been selected for screening and the entrant notified of the selection, the film may not be withdrawn for any reason.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.

Films in a language other than English must be subtitled.
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  • Eva Zurian

    Communication with the festival was really good, that festival is one of my favorite now. The organizers are very pleasant and responsible
    Thanks for choosing "YOU ARE NOT HERE" film, best wishes from film crew❤️️

    January 2022
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  • Madhu R

    Our film "Death Offers Life - last moments of Vincent Van Gogh" was Semi Finalist which is a great encouragement for us.

    January 2021
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  • Graziano Quaglini

    Thanks ! it's nice to see a Festival that takes care of every entry for the next future

    January 2021
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  • Jim Zounis

    It was a great honor to have our Short Film selected as a Semi-finalist and to be exhibited at the "Roxie Roz Burleque" event! Thank you all!

    January 2021
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  • Nora Geist

    Brilliant—thank you for including me!

    January 2021
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