Arizona International Student Film Festival (1)

Festival start: 16 February 2023      Festival end: 18 February 2023

The Mesa Film Festival is a laid back event for filmmakers from around the globe. to showcase their films and create unique opportunities to network and have a great time. This festival was created to highlight creativity from diverse voices. The Mesa International Student Film Festival is also very different from traditional festivals in that we don't hava premiere or age of film rules. We will show what we want, when we want. We just want everyone to have a good time and help people do what they love to do.

12 & Under
Best Animation Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Documentary Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Narrative Feature
Best Music Video
Best Comedy

13 -18 Year Olds
Best Animation Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Documentary Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Narrative Feature
Best Music Video
Best Comedy

18 & Up
Best Animation Short
Best Documentary Short
Best Documentary Feature
Best Narrative Short
Best Narrative Feature
Best Music Video
Best Comedy

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If this film is accepted into AISFF 2023, filmmakers grant AISFF the non-exclusive right to right to show, distribute and market their film in its entirety as AISFF sees fit, including but not limited to packaging and inclusion in sponsorship deals and other business activities related to AISFF. This also includes but is not limited to presenting films as part of the AISFF online festival promotions, Best of AISFF at other film festivals and other screenings, showcases or distribution with 3rd party partners. Exceptions and requests to opt out will be granted only by written request and must be made prior to acceptance into the festival or when the film obtains other distribution that would prohibit any aspect of this.

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