Qosm, formerly known as Vidi Space, was initially created for a niche group of paranormal, horror and documentary lovers. Since then, it has grown to be a proud supporter of independent filmmakers and artists in all genres.
Our second year of the film festival was originally planned to be held again in the DC Metro Area. For 2021, we have decided to move the festival online. It will be a weekend event of panels, screenings and awards just as though we were in person. However, this will be done through our streaming platform Qosm (https://www.q0sm.com). It is accessible worldwide and will allow our filmmakers from across the globe the ability to attend the festival.
We were fortunate to have a great lineup of Judges for the first VSFF held on February 22, 2020:
- Elizabeth Saint: President and CEO of VIDI SPACE.
- Nick Groff: Executive Producer for Paranormal Lockdown, Ghost Adventures, and Ghost Stalkers. Co-Founder of VIDI SPACE.
- Jeffrey Reddick: Screenwriter and film director, best known for creating the Final Destination franchise.
- Kevin Tenney: Screenwriter, producer and film director, best known for Witchboard and Night of the Demons.
- Chad Lindberg: Actor, best known for his film roles in The Fast and the Furious and October Sky, as well as television roles on Sons of Anarchy and Supernatural.
- John Fallon: Screenwriter, film director and actor. Arrow in the Head Founder.
- Jimmy O: Writer and contributor, reviewer and correspondent at JoBlo & Arrow in the Head.
Judges for the 2021 Season will be announced soon!
VIDI SPACE Awards categories for the contest are:
* SPACERS' CHOICE AWARD ($1,000 Cash Prize)
* SPACERS’ CHOICE AWARD
* BEST PICTURE
* BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
* BEST HORROR FEATURE
* BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
* BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE
* BEST SCI-FI FEATURE
* BEST CUP FEATURE
* BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
* BEST HORROR SHORT
* BEST COMEDY SHORT
* BEST ANIMATED SHORT
* BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT
* BEST SCI-FI SHORT
* BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT
* BEST STUDENT SHORT
* BEST CUP SHORT
* BEST WEB SERIES
* BEST MUSIC VIDEO
* BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
* BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS IN A HORROR
* BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
* BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
* BEST VOICE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS
* BEST PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD ACTOR/ACTRESS
* BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
* BEST DIRECTOR
* BEST DIRECTORIAL DEBUT
* BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
* BEST EDITING
* BEST SOUND EDITING
* BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
* BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
* BEST COSTUME DESIGN
* BEST SOUND
* BEST MUSIC ORIGINAL SCORE
* BEST MUSIC ORIGINAL SONG
* OFFICIAL SELECTION
As filmmakers ourselves, our mission is to promote independent filmmakers and provide a platform for a new audience to appreciate your work.
Winning entrants in each of the below categories will be awarded the following:
- Online access for your cast and crew to film festival
- Distribution Offer (see more details below)
- A Framed Winner Certificate
- Laurels
- One Year Free Subscription to the Qosm's online streaming platform
- $1,000 (Only to the Recipient of the Spacers' Choice Award)
- 3 Award Trophies will be given out for Best Picture, Spacers' Choice Award and Best CUP (Cryptid, Paranormal, UFO) Feature.
SPACER'S CHOICE AWARD: All winning entrants in every category will have the chance to win $1,000 which is voted on by Qosm Subscribers. All voting will be completed before the event and announced at the Film Festival.
FEATURE-LENGTH FILM, SHORT FILM and SERIES
Qosm Awards categories for the contest are:
* SPACERS' CHOICE AWARD ($1,000 Cash Prize)
* SPACERS’ CHOICE AWARD
* BEST PICTURE
* BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
* BEST HORROR FEATURE
* BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
* BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE
* BEST SCI-FI FEATURE
* BEST CUP FEATURE
* BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
* BEST HORROR SHORT
* BEST COMEDY SHORT
* BEST ANIMATED SHORT
* BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT
* BEST SCI-FI SHORT
* BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT
* BEST STUDENT SHORT
* BEST CUP SHORT
* BEST WEB SERIES
* BEST MUSIC VIDEO
* BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
* BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS IN A HORROR
* BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
* BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
* BEST VOICE PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ACTRESS
* BEST PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD ACTOR/ACTRESS
* BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
* BEST DIRECTOR
* BEST DIRECTORIAL DEBUT
* BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
* BEST EDITING
* BEST SOUND EDITING
* BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS
* BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
* BEST COSTUME DESIGN
* BEST SOUND
* BEST MUSIC ORIGINAL SCORE
* BEST MUSIC ORIGINAL SONG
* OFFICIAL SELECTION
Selected films will also be offered distribution via Qosm’s online platform. This includes streaming on the Qosm website, Amazon Prime and also across all of Qosm’s OTT applications (Apple tvOS, iOS, Android, Android TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV).