Call for Submissions
Opens July 7th
Call for Submissions
Opens July 7th
Mammoth Lakes Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing new independent feature, documentary and short films. All films should have been completed within the year prior to the festival. Films completed prior to January 2026 will not be accepted. All submissions must go through FilmFreeway by clicking the icon above. All films of all genres are encouraged to submit to the festival. Cash awards and prizes for features narrative and documentary and all shorts categories will be awarded.
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CATEGORIES
Narrative Feature Film
40+ minutes. This includes all narrative genres,
including Foreign, Animation, and Experimental
Documentary Feature Film
40+ minutes; non-fiction
Narrative Short Film
Less than 40 minutes. This also includes all other Narrative genres, including Foreign and Experimental
Documentary Short Film
Less than 40 minutes; non-fiction
Animated Short Film
Less than 40 minutes.
Feature Length Screenplay
Screenplays of all genres. The top 10 screenplays will be offered passes, housing and travel stipends to attend the festival and network with attending press, industry, distributors and filmmakers. Every submission will receive 3-5 lines of feedback.
Episodic/Web Series
Episodic works between up to 40 minutes. This will be judged in the Short Film Category. Submissions must be the pilot or first episode.
Music Video
Less than 10 minutes.
RULES
DEADLINES
OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
JULY 7, 2026
EXTREMELY EARLY DEADLINE
AUG. 26, 2026
EARLY DEADLINE
Sept. 29, 2026
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
Oct. 28, 2026
REGULAR DEADLINE
DEC. 2, 2026
LATE DEADLINE
JAN. 5, 2027
EXTENDED DEADLINE
FEB. 3, 2027
FINAL DEADLINE
MAR.4, 2027
NOTIFICATION DATE
APRIL 7, 2027
EVENT DATE
MAY 26-30, 2027
Films must have been completed after Jan. 1, 2026
Films may have screened in other festivals but we do not accept films with past theatrical distribution or that have been broadcast (televised) anywhere in the U.S. before May 30, 2027.
Films may not be available to the public on Facebook, Vimeo, Youtube or any other streaming platform.
Films must be submitted via a secured online screener.
Do not send us masters.
No Fee Waivers are available. Entry fees are non refundable.
No commercials.
We do consider works in progress, but your film needs to be close to completion and if selected it must be completed before April 15, 2027.
Do not send a press kit until your film has been selected.
All Non-English language films must have legible English subtitles.
Multiple submissions must have separate forms and appropriate fees.
The selection committee's decisions are final.
If your film is selected, your screening print, MP4 file must arrive by May 1, 2027.
If your film is selected you must provide two high-resolution screen shots and a link to a private screener for press by April 20, 2027. You will also be asked to provide press materials and a trailer for the website, posters and flyers.
All filmmakers under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian submit for you.