NEW EDITION OPENS NOVEMBER 2026
2026 SUMMER EDITION WINNERS
1st
place
"WITH THEIR BACKS TO THE SKY"
By ERIK NUDING
2nd
place
"EDIE ARNOLD IS A LOSER"
By Kade Atwood & Megan Rico
3rd
place
"Captain Jack and his Rocket Powered Go-Kart"
By Krystal Alexandria
PAST WINNERS
"AGAIN AND AGAIN THEN THE END"
By Benjamin Font
"A FAREWELL TO YOUTH"
By Adam Jack
"CANDID DREAMS"
By Elyes Baccar
"HOME(SICK): A JOURNEY WITHIN"
By RAÚL PEYRET
"SIDESLIP"
By Jeff McDonald
BE THE NEXT WINNER
If your film is about to wrap production or starting post and you're looking for the final push to cross the finish line, this is your chance.
We’re looking for bold, original, independent features (narrative and documentaries) that are nearly there and just need that last wave of support to get seen.
While only one project will take First Place, we expect to discover several standout submissions along the way, and any of them may be considered for co-production or distribution opportunities, regardless of final placement.
Submissions are open two times a year only. Don’t miss it!
PRIZES
just by submitting
10% Lifetime Discount on DCPs with DCP for ALL
FIRST PLACE
$5,000 worth of post-production services
$500 Cash Prize
Co-Production Proposal
Distribution Consideration
15% Discount on Deliverables
SECOND PLACE
$250 Cash Prize
Co-Production Proposal
15% Discount on Deliverables
THIRD PLACE
$100 Cash Prize
Co-Production Proposal
10% Discount on Deliverables
4th & 5th place
$50 Cash Prize
5% Discount on Deliverables