We are now accepting submissions for the 2015 Julien Dubuque Film Festival! You can submit your film via Withoutabox, or contact us for more information.

OPEN CALL FOR ENTRIES • Submit in one of the Following Categories 
 

MISSION & OBJECTIVE 
The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival acknowledges emerging filmmakers from around the world, with a strong emphasis on discovering and encouraging new talent, supporting cause-related films and bringing together all elements of filmmaking. 



ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival (JDIFF) is a four-day celebration of independent film and special events, fostering connections and exposure and yielding substantial results for the independent filmmaker. 

With the majority of events located on Main Street downtown Dubuque; Filmmakers, Attendees and Special Guests are able to attend numerous screenings, special events and interact amongst each other.

As quoted in Filmmaker Magazine "The festival is smartly situated downtown, with an assortment of handsome venues all within walking distance" from the Festival Headquarters, located in the grand HOTEL JULIEN, the same hotel where Al Capone used to hide out from the Chicago Feds. 

Cash prizes are awarded to winning filmmakers; as well as a PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT for those that are Officially Selected into the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit films. 

The coveted JDIFF "Feather" award, as well as CASH PRIZES are given in the following categories:

Grand Jury ($10,000)
Best Feature ($2,000)
Best Documentary ($2,000)
Best Short ($1,000)
Best of Iowa ($500)

PARTIAL SUBMISSION FEE REIMBURSEMENT:
A total of no more than 40 films will be selected, either as Competitive or Non-Competitive, and deemed as "Official Selection" of the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. These films will receive a $30.00 reimbursement for their submission. ONLY FILMS THAT ARE SELECTED AS AN OFFICIAL SELECTION OF JDIFF WILL RECEIVE THE PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT. No other Reimbursement will be given if not officially selected.

JURY
Our Jury members are a mix of Film professionals, such as Directors, Producers, Critics, Music Supervisors, Director of Photography, ect and will be judging the key "in competition" categories.