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Mammoth Lakes Film Festival

Festival overview

About Mammoth Lakes Film Festival

Physical film festival with submission categories including Narrative Short and ANIMATION SHORTS (up to 40 min) - DOCUMENTARY FEATURE (+40 min) - DOCUMENTARY SHORT (up to 40 min) - FICTION FEATURE (.

We are the West Coast’s premier festival dedicated to showcasing fresh and innovative filmmaking, screening everything from festival favorites like Damsel (starring Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska), to world premieres like Netflix favorite Abducted in Plain Sight. Out of a commitment to our filmmakers, we made the decision to hold our 2021 and 2022 festivals live and in person, using best practices for COVID safety at all indoor events and screenings.

Both festivals were highly successful. We are committed to discovering and supporting emerging filmmakers.

And now we are one of the "Top 25 Coolest Festivals in the World" named by MovieMaker Magazine — a true testament to the experience you will have with us. We always secure top-level press to attend the festival in order to get exposure for our filmmakers.

Attending press and industry professionals have included Variety, The Wrap, Indiewire, MovieMaker Magazine, Hollywood Reporter and more. The 10th annual Mammoth Lakes Film Festival takes place on the five days leading up to Memorial Day, May 22-26, 2024.

MLFF captures the imagination of audiences and contributes to the vitality of film culture by providing emerging filmmakers with an opportunity to show their latest work in a vibrant and nurturing atmosphere. Visitors are drawn to the area to experience exciting new films by both new and established independent artists, and for the opportunity to mingle with them at fun and friendly daily events.

The festival is also a forum for filmmakers to have their work seen by industry professionals who have the potential to provide mentorship and propel their careers. We are committed to promoting film as an art form by focusing on personal, innovative, imaginative films by writers and directors with a unique style and point of view.

We present these films in the beautiful natural setting of Mammoth Lakes — a perfect backdrop for an independent film festival and a premier tourist destination in its own right. Our jury members are acclaimed artists and professionals from the world of independent film.

Schedule

Important Dates

Final Submission Deadline
Jan 5, 2024
Programming and eligibility

Accepted Projects & Requirements

Accepted film types
Fiction, Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Music Video
Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+

  1. Films must have been completed after Jan. 1, 2023. Films may have screened in other festivals but we do not accept films with past theatrical distribution or that have been broadcast (televised) anywhere in the

  2. S., this also includes yourtube before May 26th, 2024.

  3. No Fee Waivers are available.

  4. Entry fees are non refundable.

  5. No commercials.

  6. We do consider works in progress but your film needs to be close to completion and if selected it must be completed before April 15, 2024.

  7. All non-English language films must have legible English subtitles.

  8. All multiple submissions must have separate forms and appropriate fees.

  9. The selection committee's decisions are final.

  10. If your film is selected, your screening print and one backup must arrive by May 1, 2024.

  11. If your film is selected, you must provide two high-resolution screen shots, a secure online link for press by April 20, 2024.

  12. You will also be asked to provide press materials and a trailer for the website.

  13. All filmmakers under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian submit on their behalf.

  14. Filmmakers must be authorized to submit their films to the 2023 Mammoth Lakes Film Festival (MLFF) and are responsible for the accuracy of all in

Current Categories, Deadlines & Fees

Category

Narrative Short

Narrative Short currently lists a maximum runtime of 40 minutes. Listed deadline stages include early-bird deadline Sep 28, 2026, late deadline Feb 2, 2027, and final deadline Mar 1, 2027.

Current Fee—
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 40 minutes
Category

ANIMATION SHORTS (up to 40 min) - DOCUMENTARY FEATURE (+40 min) - DOCUMENTARY SHORT (up to 40 min) - FICTION FEATURE (

Current Fee—
Category

Documentary Short

Documentary Short currently lists a maximum runtime of 40 minutes. Listed deadline stages include early-bird deadline Sep 28, 2026, late deadline Feb 2, 2027, and final deadline Mar 1, 2027.

Current Fee—
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 40 minutes
Category

Animation Short

Animation Short currently lists a maximum runtime of 40 minutes. Listed deadline stages include early-bird deadline Sep 28, 2026, late deadline Feb 2, 2027, and final deadline Mar 1, 2027.

Current Fee—
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 40 minutes
Category

Experimental Short

Experimental Short currently lists a maximum runtime of 40 minutes. Listed deadline stages include early-bird deadline Sep 28, 2026, late deadline Feb 2, 2027, and final deadline Mar 1, 2027.

Current Fee—
RuntimeMaximum runtime: 40 minutes