Submission Form for Juried Short Films

Online Screening Access: August 1st thru December 2024
Physical screening of winners: Friday evening August 9th

Submission Deadline: Sunday June 30th, 2024
(Submissions are closed for 2024)
Notification date: Sunday July 7th, 2024

Thank you for submitting your films to the Overlea ArtsFest Film Festival! All information fields must be filled out completely. You may submit up to three short films between 1 minute and 15 minutes in length for consideration in any category.

NEW PROCEDURES THIS YEAR:

  • Filmmakers must be 18 years of age or older to enter; but they can be from anywhere in the United States.  
  • Film genre categories have changed – see below for new categories. 
  • There is a nominal fee of $20 to submit up to 3 total films in any category. This will apply to each category submitted. To avoid the fee, filmmakers have the option to provide 3 hours of volunteer service at ArtsFest. Please indicate your preference.
  • Virtual screening access to all accepted films will be available on our website from July 9th thru the end of 2024.
  • Winning films will be screened in person at Screen on the Green at Holt Park on Friday August 9th, on the opening night of Overlea ArtsFest.

Thank you for submitting your films to the 2024 Overlea ArtsFest Film Festival! If you have any issues with your submission, please contact contactus@OverleaArtsFest.org for assistance. Email notification date for acceptance in all categories is Friday June 30th, 2023.

Good Luck!

The Overlea ArtsFest Board