The Quincy Film, Author & Photography Festival is officially collaborating with the Inklight Literary Conference to bring you an unforgettable creative experience!

This partnership unites filmmakers, authors, musicians, and literary enthusiasts under one roof offering dynamic workshops, live performances, film screenings, and endless networking opportunities.

The Quincy F.A.P. Festival is dedicated to uplifting and supporting creatives across multiple artistic genres. We welcome filmmakers, authors, and musicians, to showcase their work, connect, and be recognized for their talents.

Eligibility: Productions must be completed after January 1, 2011.

Authors, Music Videos & Photographers: Works must be copyrighted by the date of submission.
Films: Final productions must be completed by April 15, 2026.

Our mission is to shine a spotlight on independent artists, foster collaboration between creative genres, and give deserving creators the recognition they’ve earned.

Join us for three unforgettable days of art, storytelling, and inspiration!

Day One and Two will consist of workshops
Day Two Evening Social Mixer
Day Three will consist of watching the Official Selections (schedule will be listed April 2026)
Day Three evening Awards Dinner and Gala

All of our finalists are automatically in the running for our Awards and Prizes! Finalists also are placed in the official website catalog, where they will remain forever.

The Quincy F.A.P. Festival selections will be judged and decided on by award-winning artists working in the industry.

Quincy F.A.P. Festival will follow guidance and protocols in relation to the coronavirus. All Festival details (including dates, format and venues) are subject to change. Information about an online component of the Festival will be announced at a later date.

Submission fees are non-refundable

For all questions related to submissions, please see our Terms and Conditions or email our Director Danielle D. Smith at quincyfapfestival@gmail.com

We have a sister festival in Columbus, Ohio! You can enter into that festival as well. We have more categories as well!!!!! Go to www.filmfreeway.com/columbusfapfestival

Awards & Prizes

Best Feature
Best Short
Best Documentary
Champion for Change (Film can be any genre and any length. It must be a story that inspires change!)
Best Literary Work Ready for Film (the winner will receive a consultation to have their book adapted into a screenplay and receive a treatment)
Forever, Dion Lamarr (music video category)
Best College Student

Rules & Terms

Terms and Conditions

By submitting your film for consideration to the Quincy F.A.P. Festival in accordance with the procedures outlined below, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and voluntarily agreed to abide by these Filmmaker Terms and Conditions.

Secure Online Screeners (Vimeo or YouTube links) are the preferred submission method. If using a Vimeo or YouTube link, please include your link at the top of the cover letter section of your FilmFreeway submission.

• If accepted, filmmakers will need to provide the following:
- Name of film
- Director's name
- Run time
- Synopsis
- 2-3 high-res images from the film (not posters)
- Photo credit information (who you would like those photos to be credited to)
- film website (optional)

• Separate applications are required for each submission. (For multiple entries please email info@columbusfapfestival.com include Subject Line - Multiple entries and include categories and number of entries in body of email to receive code for multiple entries).

• Please let us know if your email address changes between the time of receipt of entry and notification of results. Otherwise, you will not be advised of or receive any award you may have won.

• All winners will receive customized laurels suitable for print and/or web usage. All winners will also receive awards in person or by mail. (If you cannot attend, please provide a mailing address, and we'll send the award to you.)

• Liability: Although every possible care will be taken with your entry materials while in our possession, we cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage. Do not send any original materials.

• Entries into the Student Section of the festival must provide proof of eligibility at the same time of entry (student ID). Must email copy of student id to info@columbusfapfestival.com. In Subject Line - Category/Student. In Body of email list category (ies) and Entrant Name.

• English Language: All entries must have audio essential to the message on an English language soundtrack or English subtitles. An English translation script is not an acceptable substitute with the exception of foreign student entries.

JUDGING CRITERIA

The following criteria are applied during the judging process:
- Target audience
- Credibility
- Purpose
- Organization and development
- Concept and creativity
- Technical proficiency

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The entrant has full rights to submit the entry and authorize its use.

Promotion Rights: Producers or distributors who enter the festival grant permission for their entries to be presented at any festival screening or event unless we are otherwise notified at the time of entry.

Publicity: Images, trailers, and reproducible still images may be used in festival programs and publicity materials, including for use by media.

Archives: We keep the winning entries for the festival's archives.

Entrant has read and agrees to abide by all festival rules.

Based on schedule not all selected films will be screened. Determination will be by highest scores.

All entries are non-refundable