Evergreen Feature Film Festival (1)

Festival start: 01 May 2027      Festival end: 02 May 2027

The Evergreen Feature Film Festival celebrates big-screen storytelling across narrative, documentary, and experimental features, welcoming bold and original works from emerging and established creators in a state known for legendary storytellers.

Supported by partners like Big Vision, Mongo Media Solutions, Creative Handbook, the Digital Cinema Society, and Select Services Films Inc., the festival screens at the historic 1916 Alamo Theatre in Bucksport, Maine, equipped with digital projection and Dolby 7.1 sound.

The festival highlights innovative voices and fresh perspectives across all feature genres (45 minutes or longer), offering theatrical screenings with live audiences, post-screening Q&As, networking, and special recognition. Our evaluation panel, featuring industry partners and a Rolling Stone Culture Council writer, guides the selection process. For remote creators, digital spotlights and written interviews are also provided.

Rooted in vision, the festival serves as a collaborative space where new voices grow and cinematic impact endures.
All genres accepted.

The Evergreen Feature Film Festival honors outstanding achievement in filmmaking, celebrating bold voices, fresh perspectives, and cinematic impact.

All award winners receive a Digital Cinema Society membership, a Creative Handbook online Production Guide, and consideration for a distribution offer from several different vetted companies in business 15+ years.

Grand Prize

• One overall winner selected from all submissions, regardless of category, receives a meeting with a CEO from Big Vision, Mongo Media Solutions, Creative Handbook, or Select Services Films Inc.—whichever is best for your current goals.

Major Awards

• Best Feature Film
• Best Documentary Feature
• Best Screenplay

Supported by

Big Vision, Mongo Media Solutions, Creative Handbook, the Digital Cinema Society, and Select Services Films Inc.

Awards are valid for one year from the date of the festival.

All submissions must be the original work of the filmmaker. By submitting, you confirm that you own all rights to your film, including music, images, and any third‑party materials. You also confirm that your film does not violate any copyright, trademark, or privacy laws.

Filmmakers agree to maintain professional and respectful conduct toward festival staff, sponsors, fellow creators, and audiences. Any form of harassment, abuse, or disruptive behavior may result in disqualification.

Selected films grant the Evergreen Feature Film Festival permission to use excerpts, stills, and promotional materials for marketing and publicity purposes. Filmmakers retain full ownership of their work.

Submission fees are non‑refundable. The festival reserves the right to determine eligibility, programming decisions, and award selections at its sole discretion.

By submitting, you agree to all festival rules, terms, and conditions.

Feature Film - 45 minutes or longer
Screenplay
Free ONLY to Bucksport ME residents
Trailer