Festival Schedule
View upcoming festival editions and important dates
Autumn Festival
Submissions Open
Feb 01, 2026
Deadline
Mar 20, 2026
Festival Start
Mar 28, 2026
Festival End
Mar 29, 2026
Showcasing innovative filmmaking during the winter season
Winter Festival
Submissions Open
Apr 01, 2026
Deadline
May 15, 2026
Festival Start
Jun 01, 2026
Festival End
Jun 14, 2026
Showcasing innovative filmmaking during the winter season
Spring Festival
Submissions Open
Jul 01, 2026
Deadline
Aug 15, 2026
Festival Start
Sep 01, 2026
Festival End
Sep 14, 2026
A fresh showcase of emerging talent and established voices
Summer Festival
Submissions Open
Oct 01, 2026
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Festival Start
Dec 01, 2026
Festival End
Dec 14, 2026
Capping off the year with the best in independent cinema
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