SHORT FILM – ALL GENRES
We welcome films of any genre or film category, such as animation,
documentary, narrative fiction, etc. Submissions need to be 30 minutes
or shorter in length. An “Audience Award” winner and “John Kelley
Excellence in Cinematography Award” winner will be announced on the
final day of the festival.
MISSION & OBJECTIVE
The Fresno Film Festival is sponsored by Fresno Filmworks, a non-profit
group committed to bringing independent, experimental and foreign films
to Central California. Filmmakers and directors will be invited to
present their films and interact with our audience. Our goal is to
provide a film experience that is thought provoking and joyful for an
audience hungry for alternatives to the multiplex.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
We invite filmmakers to join us in our celebration of cinema at the
Fresno Film Festival at the historic 750-seat art deco Tower Theater,
which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Located mid-way between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Fresno is the
largest inland city in California, and home to several colleges and
universities. Fresno is both the center of the largest farm economy in
the U.S. and the gateway to Yosemite National Park and the spectacular
Sierra Nevada mountains. Fresno is home to one of the most ethnically
diverse populations in California, with large Latino and Asian
populations. Our festival encourages films that will appeal to diverse
and underrepresented audiences.
Fresno Filmworks is a community-based non-profit group committed to
showing independent, experimental and foreign films in Fresno. We are
supported through the Fresno Arts Council and have a large and committed
audience that attends our regular monthly film screenings.
GENERAL RULES
1) Screening materials should be sent on DVD or VHS, although accepted films can be projected from Beta SP, DVD, or 35 mm.
2) All films must be in English or have English subtitles.
3) A press kit is recommended but not required; however we do request
that you label your entry with title, director’s name, and running time.
4) The festival cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to materials submitted.
5) Screeners will not be returned, do not send originals.
6) More than one entry may be submitted. Each entry must be accompanied by a separate entry form and entry fee.
To submit an entry, please visit our festival page on withoutabox.com
by clicking the image below. The deadline is January 31st. The
extended deadline is February 5th, but submission fees will be slightly
higher. Thank you! Any further questions can be addressed to joy@fresnofilmworks.org.
