Début du Festival: 07 août 2026
Fin du Festival: 09 août 2026
Every August, filmmakers from around the world meet up for The Indie Gathering International Film Festival. The Indie Gathering is more than just a film festival - it's a place where filmmakers can gather together with the audience for one great weekend!
We are the Alternative for Independent, Underground and Experimental Film and Video. The "Indie" Gathering Film Festival exists to showcase the independent filmmaker.
Our mission is to inspire and encourage film makers through a competitive showcase.
Filmmakers participate in their screenings and after the films speak with audience members who seek a closer look into the creative process.
With competitions for films, scripts, film scoring, special FX makeup, and acting/monologue, The Indie Gathering has a place for everyone! The weekend consists of three screening rooms, a convention/vendors room, film seminars/lectures, competitions, networking parties and more! If you are involved in, or interested in, any aspect of filmmaking, this festival is for you.
Previously voted one of the Top 25 Film Festivals by MovieMaker Magazine as the Best Fest for Networking!
Projects must receive a score of 90 or above to qualify for award placement. Awards to attending winners include trophies and plaques.
PLEASE READ ALL RULES BEFORE SUBMITTING!
When submitting your project, please e-mail us with your project information and genre selection at theindiegathering@gmail.com. This must be received by e-mail to ensure your submission goes into the proper judging category. Please include your project name and tracking number in the e-mail. Filmmakers, please also note if your film is a student project. Please note that we may, in our own discretion, move your project into a different genre if we feel it is a better fit for that genre. This does not happen often, but we want to ensure your project is in the right category. However, we still need your selected genre e-mailed to us. Please select only ONE.
Film Genres: Action / Animation / Comedy / Comedy-Romantic / Documentary / Drama / Drama-Comedy / Drama-Crime / Drama-Romantic / Experimental / Family / Fantasy / Horror / Horror-Comedy / Sci-Fi / Suspense-Thriller / Trailer / TV Pilot / Web episode / Western
Music Video Genres: Alternative / Blues / Country / Indie / Jazz / Metal / Other / Pop / Punk / R & B / Rap / Rock
Films in any language other than English MUST be subtitled.
There are NO restrictions as to when your film or script was completed or where it has been released. Anyone may enter the competition. All entries must receive an average score of 90 or above in the judging process to qualify for award placement.
Filmmakers - Please check both copies of your DVD or Blu-Ray before mailing to make sure they play. Each DVD or Blu-Ray should have your film title, total run time and FF tracking number. It is recommended that you check your discs on more than one DVD player (computers don't count) to ensure they play, as this is a common issue with submissions. We do NOT accept files, file discs, or any other format - NO EXCEPTIONS.
Hard copies are NOT returned, unless you clear this with the festival administration from the beginning. In order to have your disc(s) or script(s) returned to you (after the festival) you MUST send an SASE along with your disc(s) OR script(s) - not separately or after.
IF YOU SUBMIT VIA SECURE ONLINE SCREENER AND YOUR FILM IS SELECTED TO SCREEN, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SEND A HARD COPY (DVD / BLU-RAY) OF YOUR FILM FOR SCREENING. ANY SELECTED FILM NOT RECEIVED BY A GIVEN DEADLINE WILL BE REPLACED IN THE LINEUP - NO EXCEPTIONS.
We do not grant submission fee waivers under any circumstance. We do not pay screening fees.
Please note, if your project qualifies for an award, you or a direct representative from your project must be in attendance at the festival in order to receive any physical awards. Non-attending winners will be e-mailed award certificates after the event.
All submissions - whether accepted or not - come with ONE complimentary 4-day event pass to the festival. Any additional passes must be purchased in advance or at the door.
If you have a film in competition which can no longer be considered for screening, you may withdraw it from screening consideration but still leave it in competition for award placement. Please e-mail theindiegathering@gmail.com if you need to withdraw from consideration for screening.
You may withdraw your submission at any time, but there are no refunds on submissions.
The Indie Gathering is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless The Indie Gathering from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.
Micro Films
Court-métrages 5'<
Frais-8%
PRO 23%
Tôt20$18.4$
15.4$
03 déc. 25
Standard26$23.92$
20.02$
22 mai 26
Retard45$41.4$
34.65$
12 juin 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
12 juin 26
Économisez
4.6$
Inscrire
Films 5 min. or less in length. When submitting your project, please e-mail us with your project information and genre selection at theindiegathering@gmail.com. This must be received by e-mail to ensure your submission goes into the proper judging category. Please include your project name and tracking number in the e-mail. Filmmakers, please also note if your film is a student project. Film Genres: Action / Animation / Comedy / Comedy-Romantic / Documentary / Drama / Drama-Comedy / Drama-Crime / Drama-Romantic / Experimental / Family / Fantasy / Horror / Horror-Comedy / Sci-Fi / Suspense-Thriller / Western Any language other than English MUST be subtitled.
Short Films
Court-métrages >6' 55'<
Frais-8%
PRO 23%
Tôt20$18.4$
15.4$
03 déc. 25
Standard32$29.44$
24.64$
22 mai 26
Retard47$43.24$
36.19$
12 juin 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
12 juin 26
Économisez
4.6$
Inscrire
Films over 5 min. and under 55 min. in length. When submitting your project, please e-mail us with your project information and genre selection at theindiegathering@gmail.com. This must be received by e-mail to ensure your submission goes into the proper judging category. Please include your project name and tracking number in the e-mail. Filmmakers, please also note if your film is a student project. Film Genres: Action / Animation / Comedy / Comedy-Romantic / Documentary / Drama / Drama-Comedy / Drama-Crime / Drama-Romantic / Experimental / Family / Fantasy / Horror / Horror-Comedy / Sci-Fi / Suspense-Thriller / Western Any language other than English MUST be subtitled.
Feature Films
Court et Long-métrages >56'
Frais-8%
PRO 23%
Tôt35$32.2$
26.95$
03 déc. 25
Standard42$38.64$
32.34$
22 mai 26
Retard65$59.8$
50.05$
12 juin 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
12 juin 26
Économisez
8.05$
Inscrire
Films over 55min. in length. When submitting your project, please e-mail us with your project information and genre selection at theindiegathering@gmail.com. This must be received by e-mail to ensure your submission goes into the proper judging category. Please include your project name and tracking number in the e-mail. Filmmakers, please also note if your film is a student project. Film Genres: Action / Animation / Comedy / Comedy-Romantic / Documentary / Drama / Drama-Comedy / Drama-Crime / Drama-Romantic / Experimental / Family / Fantasy / Horror / Horror-Comedy / Sci-Fi / Suspense-Thriller / Western Any language other than English MUST be subtitled.
Music Videos
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 23%
Tôt15$13.8$
11.55$
03 déc. 25
Standard26$23.92$
20.02$
22 mai 26
Retard42$38.64$
32.34$
12 juin 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
12 juin 26
Économisez
3.45$
Inscrire
When submitting your project, please e-mail us with your project information and genre selection at theindiegathering@gmail.com. This must be received by e-mail to ensure your submission goes into the proper judging category. Please include your project name and tracking number in the e-mail. Music Video Genres: Alternative / Blues / Country / Indie / Jazz / Metal / Other / Pop / Punk / R & B / Rap / Rock
TV Pilot OR Web Episode
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 23%
Tôt26$23.92$
20.02$
03 déc. 25
Standard40$36.8$
30.8$
22 mai 26
Retard52$47.84$
40.04$
12 juin 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
12 juin 26
Économisez
5.98$
Inscrire
For finished projects classified as TV Pilot or Web Episode - please e-mail which of these two categories you are submitting under. This should be a SINGLE episode per submission. Any language other than English MUST be subtitled.
Trailer
Court-métrages 3'<
Frais-8%
PRO 23%
Tôt15$13.8$
11.55$
03 déc. 25
Standard20$18.4$
15.4$
22 mai 26
Retard30$27.6$
23.1$
12 juin 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
12 juin 26
Économisez
3.45$
Inscrire
Any genre teaser or promotional trailer. Any language other than English MUST be subtitled.
Short Script
Script / Pitch
Frais-8%
PRO 23%
Tôt20$18.4$
15.4$
03 déc. 25
Standard25$23$
19.25$
22 mai 26
Retard45$41.4$
34.65$
12 juin 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
12 juin 26
Économisez
4.6$
Inscrire
When submitting your project, please e-mail us with your project information and genre selection at theindiegathering@gmail.com. This must be received by e-mail to ensure your submission goes into the proper judging category. Please include your project name and tracking number in the e-mail. Script Genres: Action / Comedy / Comedy-Romantic / Drama / Drama-Comedy / Drama-Crime / Drama-Romantic / Family / Fantasy / Horror / Horror-Comedy / Sci-Fi / Suspense-Thriller / Western
Feature Script
Script / Pitch
Frais-8%
PRO 23%
Tôt30$27.6$
23.1$
03 déc. 25
Standard40$36.8$
30.8$
22 mai 26
Retard60$55.2$
46.2$
12 juin 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
12 juin 26
Économisez
6.9$
Inscrire
When submitting your project, please e-mail us with your project information and genre selection at theindiegathering@gmail.com. This must be received by e-mail to ensure your submission goes into the proper judging category. Please include your project name and tracking number in the e-mail. Script Genres: Action / Comedy / Comedy-Romantic / Drama / Drama-Comedy / Drama-Crime / Drama-Romantic / Family / Fantasy / Horror / Horror-Comedy / Sci-Fi / Suspense-Thriller / Western
TV Pilot - SCRIPT
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 23%
Tôt25$23$
19.25$
03 déc. 25
Standard40$36.8$
30.8$
22 mai 26
Retard55$50.6$
42.35$
12 juin 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
12 juin 26
Économisez
5.75$
Inscrire
For written projects classified as a TV Pilot or Web Episode script - please e-mail us at theindiegathering@gmail.com regarding which of these two categories you are submitting under. This should be a SINGLE episode per submission.
Animation - short
Court-métrages 55'<
Frais-8%
PRO 23%
Tôt15$13.8$
11.55$
03 déc. 25
Standard25$23$
19.25$
22 mai 26
Retard45$41.4$
34.65$
12 juin 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
12 juin 26
Économisez
3.45$
Inscrire
For fully animated films or films with more than 60% animation
Animation - features
Court et Long-métrages >56' 120'<
Frais-8%
PRO 23%
Tôt30$27.6$
23.1$
03 déc. 25
Standard45$41.4$
34.65$
22 mai 26
Retard62$57.04$
47.74$
12 juin 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
12 juin 26
Économisez
6.9$
Inscrire
feature length films that are at least 60% or fully animated
Webisodes
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 23%
Tôt20$18.4$
15.4$
03 déc. 25
Standard32$29.44$
24.64$
22 mai 26
Retard52$47.84$
40.04$
12 juin 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
12 juin 26
Économisez
4.6$
Inscrire
This category is for web-created content
AI Films/Trailers/Music Videos
Court et Long-métrages
Frais-8%
PRO 23%
Tôt20$18.4$
15.4$
03 déc. 25
Standard35$32.2$
26.95$
22 mai 26
Retard55$50.6$
42.35$
12 juin 26
Obtenez un Passe Annuel et obtenez la réduction maximum sur les frais de festival et d’inscription
Date limite d’inscriptions
12 juin 26
Économisez
4.6$
Inscrire
This category is for all AI generated content
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