The Chico Independent Film Festival

Festival overview

About The Chico Independent Film Festival

Physical film festival in CA, United States with submission categories including Independent Film.

The Chico, Independent Film Festival excepts all original independent films, local to global without major corporate production and value, small production and localized Films.

Schedule

Important Dates

Call for Entries Opens: Feb 11, 2026
Final Submission Deadline: Oct 26, 2026
Notification Date: Nov 2, 2026
Festival Starts: Nov 19, 2026
Festival Ends: Nov 21, 2026

Recognition

Awards & Prizes

Cash Prizes: 500$Cash Prizes: 500$

Eligibility

Rules & Eligibility

General Rules+

Please submit your work and make sure you keep in touch with us, especially if you’re out of the country. Our submissions are free and our Festival is free this season if you would like to attend please Contactus.