Maryland, United States
Physical film festival in Maryland, United States with submission categories including Registration fees and Short and Feature Films.
Short films, either animation or live action, in the science fiction, fantasy or horror categories are desired. Currently we plan on a live event from May 30-31, 2027 in downtown Baltimore, much like the events we have had for the past 50+ years.
All films will be screened once during the festival. If there are more than 20 worthwhile submittals, we will prejudge the top 20 for inclusion. In the past we have received between 250 and 1010 films. (3) Most films are under 15 minutes in length, but we will accept films up to 20 minutes. (4) Films should be submitted through the website. Upon acceptance, a projection mp4 version of the film needs to be available to the Balticon committee for evaluation. Lower resolution films are acceptable for initial evaluations. All copies of submitted films will be deleted by April 15, 2027 following the end of Balticon
(5) Films do not need audio in English, but if not, then subtitles in English are required. (6) All submittals will be pre-evaluated by the Balicon committee.
If more than 4 hours of films are deemed acceptable, then the top 240 minutes of films (4 hours - usually 20-24 films) will be accepted for screening. (7) All films must be submitted by February 25, 2027.
Decisions will be announced around April 30, 2027.
The film festival takes place May 30, 2027 and decisions will be announced by May 31,2027. (8) Awards are decided by the voting of attendees to the festival and will be counted shortly after the festival ends. (9) Questions should be sent to the film festival director at Further d
