Data limite d'iscrizione
01 ago 26
2.3$
For student films only - Graduate school, College, University, High school, Middle school, and Elementary school. 15-minute time limit.
01 ott 2024
Inizio delle iscrizioni
01 dic 2025
Scadenza iniziale
01 feb 2026
Scadenza standard
01 giu 2026
Scadenza finale
01 ago 2026
Scadenza estesa
9
mese
15 ago 2026
Data della notifica
19 set 2026
19 set 2026
Inizio del Festival: 19 settembre 2026 Festival si chiude: 19 settembre 2026
The Experimental Film Fest 2026
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 is meant to encourage young filmmakers to participate in film festivals and to bring 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
2026 FESTIVAL AWARS TBA
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***
Data limite d'iscrizione
01 ago 26
For student films only - Graduate school, College, University, High school, Middle school, and Elementary school. 15-minute time limit.
Data limite d'iscrizione
01 ago 26
Films 15 minutes or less. Experimental, Avant-Garde, Exploratory, Abstract, Silent, and Art House are welcome.
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