American Film Institute Festival Submissions

admin | July 21, 2009

AFI FEST presents a survey of the year’s most significant films each autumn. Featuring international work from emerging filmmakers, global showcases of films from the great masters and red-carpet gala premieres, AFI FEST brings world cinema to the heart of Hollywood.

The 23rd edition of AFI FEST presented by Audi will run 30th October – 7th November, 2009.

The American Film Market (AFM), 4–11 November, 2009 is the market partner of AFI FEST. Since its formation in 2004, this strategic partnership has grown into the largest gathering of film professionals in North America. The association between the two events connects art and commerce, broadening the opportunities for all participants.

AFI FEST is the only film festival in the United States to hold the prestigious FIAPF accreditation (www.FIAPF.org), assuring a high standard of quality and reliability for the international film community. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Short Films category of the annual Academy® Awards.

The AFI FEST early film submission deadline is 19th June, 2009. The final deadline for shorts (under 30 minutes) is 25th July, 2009. The final deadline for features (over 30 minutes) is 31st July, 2009. Acceptance decisions will be announced no later than 1st October, 2009.

Submissions can be made at www.AFI.com/AFIFEST