Festival Start: 01 September 2027
Festival Ende: 30 September 2027
The American Motion Pictures Festival (AMPF) is a celebration of identity, movement, and memory, organized by a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization — showcasing films that reflect the experience through the eyes of diverse creators. The festival provides a platform for voices that explore heritage, belonging, transformation, and the intersections of cultures.
Held Monthly and Annually in Greater Atlanta, the festival features a curated selection of narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and experimental films from across the United States and around the world.
Why is this the best and most effective film festival?
First and foremost, it is run by a non-profit organization. All your fees is spend to promoting your film.
American Motion Pictures Festival offers filmmakers a launchpad in the fast-growing place where multicultural narratives thrive amid world-class production capabilities.
Now Accepting Submissions
We invite filmmakers, actors, producers, and storytellers from all backgrounds to submit their works. Whether you're an emerging voice or an established artist, this is your opportunity to share bold, meaningful, and underrepresented stories with engaged audiences and industry professionals. We welcome films in any language, with a strong emphasis on cross-cultural perspectives, hybrid identities, and unique storytelling.
Selected films will be featured in a vibrant program including:
⦿ Screenings
⦿ Filmmaker Q&As
⦿ Panel discussions
⦿ Industry networking events
⦿ Community outreach
American Motion Pictures Festival Awards
The American Motion Pictures Festival honors outstanding work in storytelling, filmmaking craft, and cultural resonance. The festival presents Monthly Awards through its year-round screening series and culminates in an Annual Festival where top films compete for Grand Jury honors.
Submission Window
Submissions are open every month from the first to the last day of the month. Films submitted during a calendar month are evaluated by our Closed Jury, and winners will be announced by the 15th of the following month.
Monthly Awards
Each month, our jury selects the WINNERS and OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS for each official category. Monthly winners automatically qualify for nomination in the Annual Grand Jury Award categories and are considered for inclusion in the flagship annual festival.
Winners Receive:
Prominent features on our website and social media
A custom festival laurel and specialized award certificate
Trophies can be obtained for a nominal fee.
Global Recognition.
At AMPF, we believe powerful stories should travel far. Our monthly winners receive year-round promotion and a pathway to be showcased globally through screenings, awards, and digital visibility.
Annual Grand Jury Prizes
Awarded to the most powerful and resonant all categories films across genres and geographies.
1. Eligibility: Films must have been completed within the last 5 years to be eligible for submission.
2. Language & Subtitles: Films in languages other than English must include hardcoded English subtitles. Films without required subtitles will be disqualified without refund.
3. International Submissions: AMPF proudly accepts entries from filmmakers worldwide, regardless of nationality or location.
4. Screening License (PPR): By submitting your film, you grant the American Motion Pictures Festival a non-exclusive license to screen the film publicly during both the monthly selection sessions and the annual Grand Finale event. This license applies to all films chosen as an "Official Selection," "Monthly Winner," or "Annual Finalist."
5. Annual Screening Qualification: Monthly winners and finalists of each category will automatically qualify for consideration for the Annual Screening Event (Grand Finale), where they will compete for top honors, including "Film of the Year."
6. Promotional Use & Trailers: By submitting, you grant AMPF the right to use still frames, posters, trailers, and clips (up to 60 seconds) from your film for promotional purposes across web, social media, monthly promotional trailers, and print. This includes the right to feature award-winning work in festival highlight reels.
7. Intellectual Property & Liability: The submitter warrants that they hold all necessary rights for the exhibition of the film (including music rights and third-party copyrighted material). The submitter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless AMPF, its affiliates, partners, and staff from any claims, liabilities, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of the screening of the film.
8. No Guarantees or Refunds: Submission does not guarantee acceptance or screening. All submission fees are non-refundable, regardless of selection status.
9. Trophies & Attendance: While winners are encouraged to attend the Grand Finale, AMPF is not responsible for travel or lodging expenses. Digital certificates and laurels are provided to monthly winners. Physical trophies awarded at the Grand Finale are free to recipients in attendance; trophies for absent winners may be shipped at the filmmaker’s expense.
10. Category Flexibility: AMPF reserves the right to introduce new award categories (e.g., Best Thriller, Best Sci-Fi, Best LGBT+, etc.) or eliminate categories that do not receive a minimum number of qualified entries in a given cycle.
11. Organizer Discretion: AMPF reserves the right to change, cancel, or re-schedule festival dates, venues, awards, or programming at its sole discretion, without prior notice.
12. Liability Disclaimer: AMPF and its partners assume no responsibility for travel or attendance-related losses or expenses incurred due to changes in the festival's scheduling, programming, or operations.
Narrative Shorts
Kurzfilme >5' 40'< (2022+)
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This category features short-form fiction films that deliver compelling stories in concise and creative ways. Whether dramatic, comedic, romantic, suspenseful, or surreal, these films showcase strong storytelling, memorable characters, and cinematic vision—often within just a few minutes. We welcome narrative shorts from all genres that demonstrate originality, emotional impact, and directorial excellence.
Narrative Features
Hauptfilme >40' 180'< (2022+)
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This category highlights full-length fiction films that bring stories to life through compelling characters, dynamic plots, and bold artistic vision. From intimate dramas to sweeping epics, grounded realism to genre-bending fiction, these films showcase the breadth and depth of narrative cinema today. We welcome submissions from filmmakers who push boundaries, challenge norms, and offer fresh perspectives—whether through language, structure, or theme.
Documentary Features
Kurz- und Hauptfilme >40' 180'< (2022+)
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This category showcases powerful, full-length nonfiction films that explore truth, uncover stories, and provoke thought. From deeply personal journeys to bold investigations, these documentaries reflect a wide spectrum of real-world subjects—culture, history, politics, identity, the arts, and beyond. We celebrate filmmakers who use the documentary form to inform, inspire, challenge, and connect audiences through vivid storytelling, cinematic craft, and authenticity.
Documentary Shorts
Kurzfilme >1' 40'< (2022+)
Standard-Gebühr25$ -8% 23$ PRO 23% 19.25$
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This category honors short-form nonfiction films that illuminate real stories, real people, and real perspectives. Spanning personal narratives, investigative reporting, cultural profiles, and social justice themes, these films reveal truth through powerful imagery, thoughtful editing, and authentic voice—all within a short format. Whether reflective or urgent, poetic or journalistic, these documentary shorts showcase the art of capturing reality with purpose and impact.
Experimental Films
Kurz- und Hauptfilme >3' 180'< (2022+)
Standard-Gebühr20$ -8% 18.4$ PRO 23% 15.4$
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Experimental programming highlights avant-garde films that are driven by a re-consideration of the elements of cinema itself. These films often reject traditional narrative structure, redefine filmmaking tools, and seek to convey meaning through unconventional and often abstract applications of the film medium. Experimental films, as we see it, do not have the linear, conventional story structure found in narrative or documentary shorts. If your film does not heavily employ formal experimentation and non-narrative tools, it may not belong in this category.
Compact Film (Under 10 minutes)
Kurzfilme >1' 10'< (2022+)
Standard-Gebühr15$ -8% 13.8$ PRO 23% 11.55$
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This category celebrates the power of storytelling in its most compact form. Open to all genres—narrative, documentary, experimental, or animation—these short films demonstrate creative impact, emotional resonance, and technical excellence in under 10 minutes. Whether it's a striking visual poem or a tightly woven plot, these films prove that big stories can come in small packages.
Best Actress
Kurz- und Hauptfilme (2022+)
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This award recognizes an outstanding performance by a lead female-identifying actor demonstrates exceptional emotional depth, authenticity, screen presence, and the ability to elevate the story through their craft in a short or feature-length film. Performances from all genres are considered, and nominations may include emerging talents as well as established professionals. The Best Actress winner is selected by our jury and honored as part of both monthly recognitions and the annual Grand Jury competition. ATTENTION: All submissions to this category require the name of the person you are registering to the category. You can send us the name with the cover letter.
Best Actor
Kurz- und Hauptfilme (2022+)
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This award recognizes an outstanding performance by a lead male-identifying actor demonstrates exceptional emotional depth, authenticity, screen presence, and the ability to elevate the story through their craft in a short or feature-length film. Performances from all genres are considered, and nominations may include emerging talents as well as established professionals. The Best Actor winner is selected by our jury and honored as part of both monthly recognitions and the annual Grand Jury competition. ATTENTION: All submissions to this category require the name of the person you are registering to the category. You can send us the name with the cover letter.
Best Director
Kurz- und Hauptfilme (2022+)
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This esteemed award celebrates the singular architect behind a compelling cinematic work. It honors the director who exhibits profound artistic integrity, an acute understanding of narrative, and the remarkable ability to translate a vision from script to screen with exceptional precision and emotional resonance. The recipient of this award masterfully guides performances, shapes visual language, and orchestrates every element to create an unforgettable and impactful filmic experience. The Best Director winner is selected by our jury and honored as part of both monthly recognitions and the annual Grand Jury competition.
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