Prazo de envios
01 Ago 27
2.3$
For student films only - Graduate school, College, University, High school, Middle school, and Elementary school. 15-minute time limit.
01 Out 2026
Convocatória
01 Dez 2026
Prazo inicial
01 Fev 2027
Prazo padrão
01 Jun 2027
Prazo final
01 Ago 2027
Prazo estendido
8
mês
14 Nov 2027
Data de Notificação
13 Nov 2027
13 Nov 2027
Início do Festival: 13 Novembro 2027 Fim do Festival: 13 Novembro 2027
The Experimental Film Fest 2027
The Experimental Film Fest features Avant-Garde and Experimental films in any sub-genre. We want the unusual, the macabre, the offbeat, the beautiful, the ugly, and the truly experimental film. Explore the medium in ways that are not only unconventional but entertaining. Remember that you want an audience for your films, so be sensitive to the eyes, ears, and emotions of those who will experience your work.
Student films are judged with all other films for awards, but are also judged separately for Best Student Film. This award encourages young filmmakers to participate in film festivals and brings new talent to the screen for audiences.
***WE DO NOT OFFER FEE WAIVERS***
Be sure to listen to The Experimental Film Podcast and arrange to be a guest.
The awards carry the following prizes:
Festival Winner - $100
Critic's Choice - $75
Audience Favorite - $75
Best Student Film - $50
Best Animation - $50
2026 FESTIVAL DATE IS SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
Bank of the Arts 317 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560
Prêmios em dinheiro: 350$
The awards carry the following prizes:
Festival Winner - $100
Critic's Choice - $75
Audience Favorite - $75
Best Student Film - $50
Best Animation - $50
2026 FESTIVAL AWARDS
Festival Winner - TIny Red Dot - Krista Leigh Steinke - US
Critic's Choice - As I Burn - Ksenia Vyakina - UAE
Best Animation - Do Objects Dream of Angels? - Celina Liu - UK
Best Student Film - USER_4220 - Ganlin Yang - China
Audience Favorite - A Business Call! - Cara Griffin - US
Films must be downloadable via Festhome. If your film is password protected, please provide the password with your submission.
*** If your film is selected for screening at the festival, you must provide a short (1-2 minute) video that introduces you and your film to the audience. This introductory film is required for screening at the festival. ***
You may submit your film regardless of the creation date as long as it is your work.
This year, there is a 15-minute time limit for films.
***WE DO NOT OFFER FEE WAIVERS***
Prazo de envios
01 Ago 27
For student films only - Graduate school, College, University, High school, Middle school, and Elementary school. 15-minute time limit.
Prazo de envios
01 Ago 27
Films 15 minutes or less. Experimental, Avant-Garde, Exploratory, Abstract, Silent, and Art House are welcome.
Festhome holds accountable fees festivals by holding the payment of the fees of most newer festivals until they have viewed the submissions, held their festivals and other methods.