Albany FilmFest 2024

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Now ACCEPTING short film submissions in all genres!

Since 2011, Albany FilmFest has been a showcase for original, compelling, independent short films of all kinds – narrative, documentary, animation, and two youth categories. As in past years, one program will be dedicated to films on issues affecting the planet, and we will again present the Joseph Andre McCord Award for best short on the theme of social justice and racial equity.

Submit directly only on FilmFreeway.com

DEADLINES

Earlybird Deadline       March 25, 2024

Regular Deadline         April 25, 2024

Late Deadline                June 25, 2024

AWARDS & PRIZES

Best Narrative Short: $250
Best Documentary Short: $250
Best Animated Short: $250
Best Tiny Movie: $250
Best in Show: $350
Youth 6-12 = $150
Youth 13-17 = $150
Joseph Andre McCord Award: $250

Albany/El Cerrito Filmmakers Showcase! The essence of Albany FilmFest – a showcase for Albany’s homegrown talent of all ages. No awards, no submission fee, just glory. All ages welcome! Open to current and former Albany and El Cerrito residents only.

 Questions? Contact info@albanyfilmfest.org

Sundance. Cannes. Albany! . . . and now, El Cerrito!

Thanks so much to the filmmakers, film lovers, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners who made our 2023 event at the Rialto Cinemas® Cerrito among the most successful we’ve ever had It was so much fun to meet and work you all — we can’t wait to do it again in 2024!

AND THE Albany FilmFest 2023 WINNERS ARE . . .

Best in Show

Caleb Johnson, BELIEVE IN WONDER

Best Short Narrative

Emma Fridé, ENDLESS (LES SUSPENDUS)

Best Short Documentary

Sarah Howard, CLIMATE BLUEPRINT

Best Tiny Film

Laurel Eisenmann, 3 AM 

Best Short Film Youth 13-17

Finn Sparlowe, OUTLOOK

Best Short Film Youth 6-12

Quinn Robson, BUNNY FILMS

Joseph Andre McCord Award

John Richie, IRON SHARPENS IRON

Albany FilmFest is fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media, a 501(c)(3) corporation, Federal Tax ID# 94-3355076. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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