Крайний срок подачи заявок
30 июл 25
11.7$
Feature Film Category. This is open to any genre of film.
07 апр 2025
Позвоните для записей
22 май 2025
Ранний конечный срок
16 июн 2025
Стандартный конечный срок
08 июл 2025
Поздний крайний срок
30 июл 2025
Расширенный крайний срок
20
дни
06 авг 2025
дата извещения
19 сен 2025
21 сен 2025
Фестиваль начинается: 19 Сентябрь 2025 Фестиваль заканчивается: 21 Сентябрь 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.
Screening Fee Shorts: 15$
Screening Fee Features: 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.
Крайний срок подачи заявок
30 июл 25
Feature Film Category. This is open to any genre of film.
Крайний срок подачи заявок
30 июл 25
Documentary Feature Film Category. This is open to any genre of documentary film.
Крайний срок подачи заявок
30 июл 25
Dramatic Short Film Category.
Крайний срок подачи заявок
30 июл 25
Short Horror or Thriller Film Category.
Крайний срок подачи заявок
30 июл 25
Short Comedy Film Category.
Крайний срок подачи заявок
30 июл 25
Short Action or Adventure Film Category.
Крайний срок подачи заявок
30 июл 25
Short Sci-Fi or Fantasy Film Category.
Крайний срок подачи заявок
30 июл 25
Short Documentary Category. This is open to any genre of short documentary film.
Крайний срок подачи заявок
30 июл 25
Lets see your animated films! They can by 2d, 3d, cell animation, stop motion or whatever style you desire.
Крайний срок подачи заявок
30 июл 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.
Крайний срок подачи заявок
30 июл 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.
Крайний срок подачи заявок
30 июл 25
Short Animated Film: Youth Filmmaker Category. Filmmaker must be 18 or under when film was made.
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