Date limite d’inscriptions
30 juil. 25
9.9$
Feature Film Category. This is open to any genre of film.
07 avril 2025
Appel à Inscriptions
22 mai 2025
Date limite précoce
16 juin 2025
Date limite standard
08 juil. 2025
Date limite retardée
30 juil. 2025
Festival fermé
06 août 2025
Date de notification
19 sept. 2025
21 sept. 2025
Début du Festival: 19 septembre 2025 Fin du Festival: 21 septembre 2025
SANTA BARBARA INDIE FILM FESTIVAL
A Festival to celebrate the art of Independent & Youth (18 and under) filmmakers.
Join us for our 3rd edition in sunny Santa Barbara, CA! We’ve expanded our categories to spotlight more short film genres and local area talent, while staying true to our mission: amplifying stories from Indie filmmakers of all ages.
WHY SUBMIT?
IMDb-Listed Festival → Winners can add their official selection/award to IMDb.
Dedicated Youth Category → Filmmakers 18 & under showing their work to the world!
Local Filmmaker Focus → New categories for Santa Barbara area filmmakers.
Great Networking → Connect with others at our filmmaker after-parties.
Scenic Screening Venues → Films showcased in Santa Barbara’s historic Alhecama theater. An intimate and hidden gem.
Frais de projection Court-métrages: 15$
Frais de projection Long-métrages: 15$
The "Best of" each category gets a trophy. Certificate of Excellence for 2nd place and Certificate of Achievement for 3rd place.
* The applicants (submitters) must accept the Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest rules, terms & conditions below.
* This film festival is open to all domestic and international filmmakers. Foreign language films must have subtitles to be considered. Submitted films should be completed in the last 2 years.
* Not all submissions are selected to be screened at the festival. The SB Indie Film Fest is a competitive showcase for domestic and international feature films and short films. The SB Indie Film Fest reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any project submitted. Our Judges are free to make their own choices and no answers will be given about not selected films. Priority will be given to films that will premiere at the Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival.
* Youth filmmakers must be in Highschool or 18 or under when movie was made or produced. The Director, Cinematographer / DP, Animator / Graphic Artist, Writer and Editor all must be 18 or under as well (no adults in principle positions).
*Local filmmakers should be residents of Santa Barbara County. If the submitter is not a resident of SB County, the film will be re-assigned to the appropriate short film category.
* In order to submit a film, you must own the rights of original art, music or otherwise have permission from the owner.
* All fees are non-refundable.
*The Festival relationship will exclusively be related to the film submitter and the festival.
* A DCP or other digital variation of the film is required if the filmmaker is an official selection to the festival.
* By submitting your movie, you authorize Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest to use, distribute and share the film poster, trailer, synopsis and movie stills in our social media and website.
Date limite d’inscriptions
30 juil. 25
Feature Film Category. This is open to any genre of film.
Date limite d’inscriptions
30 juil. 25
Documentary Feature Film Category. This is open to any genre of documentary film.
Date limite d’inscriptions
30 juil. 25
Dramatic Short Film Category.
Date limite d’inscriptions
30 juil. 25
Short Horror or Thriller Film Category.
Date limite d’inscriptions
30 juil. 25
Short Comedy Film Category.
Date limite d’inscriptions
30 juil. 25
Short Action or Adventure Film Category.
Date limite d’inscriptions
30 juil. 25
Short Sci-Fi or Fantasy Film Category.
Date limite d’inscriptions
30 juil. 25
Short Documentary Category. This is open to any genre of short documentary film.
Date limite d’inscriptions
30 juil. 25
Lets see your animated films! They can by 2d, 3d, cell animation, stop motion or whatever style you desire.
Date limite d’inscriptions
30 juil. 25
Short Narrative Film: Youth Filmmaker Category. This is open to any genre of film. Filmmaker must be 18 or under when film was made.
Date limite d’inscriptions
30 juil. 25
Short Documentary Film: Youth Filmmaker Category. This is open to any genre of documentary film. Filmmaker must be 18 or under when film was made.
Date limite d’inscriptions
30 juil. 25
Short Animated Film: Youth Filmmaker Category. Filmmaker must be 18 or under when film was made.
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