The CK Film Festival (presented by CK Productions) is a new & true independent event for film enthusiasts from all around the globe. The purpose of this festival is to highlight unique stories told by unique creatives on a local scale with small, intimate screenings! From Shorts to Features to Music Videos, CK Film Festival hopes to bring indie film to a brand-new audience in Queens & on Long Island! Through our intimate screenings, we hope to increase the chances of efficient networking and direct feedback from local New York audiences and industry power players.

The CK Film Festival will be presented at CK Productions HQ, CK Studios (L.I.C, Queens). Produced by CK Productions, an award-winning, multimedia production company and their branch, CK Films.

The CK Film Festival is a Latin-founded & Woman-founded Film Festival!

Our Goals for this Festival:
1.) To highlight the uniqueness of independent film by featuring projects created by a diverse group of filmmakers.
2.) To bring independent film to local communities in Queens, NY & Long Island, NY!
3.) To bring global filmmakers, local creatives & indie film-lovers together for an intimate networking opportunity.

Awards & Prizes

-Best of Fest (all categories/genres)
-The Richie Applebaum Excellence in Acting Award (Awarded to up to 3 actors)
-The Matthew Lightsey Rising Star Award (Awarded to up to 4 actors, writers or directors)
-Best Director (all categories)
-Best Screenplay (all categories)
-Best Short Film (all genres)
-Best Feature Film (all genres)
-Best Animated Film (all categories/genres)
-Best Documentary (all categories)
-Honorable Mention Awards

Rules & Terms

1.) All films must be media that you own (may not submit other people's work).
2.) All films must fit the criteria of the category you are submitting to.
3.) We encourage you to screen your film! Therefore, we will not be requiring your film to premiere at our festival. We hope this is just one stop on your festival journey.
4.) Absolutely no refunds given after submitting.
5.) CK Film Festival has the right to promote your film on social media accounts associated with the film festival (including, but not limited to CK Productions Inc. owned accounts), on the internet & in filmed or recorded media.

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  • Peter-William Jamieson

    Great festival! Will definitely be submitting to this festival again in the future.

    November 2022
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