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.
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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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