AltFF Alternative Film Festival

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America

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Short

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AltFF Alternative Film Festival

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America

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4th

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Toronto, Ontario Canada

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About the festival

***PLEASE READ TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE DECIDING TO SUBMIT***

Winter Edition: December 28, 2020 - Live screening subject to local (Toronto) COVID gathering restrictions - if prohibited then we will have the online awards only.

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NEW RULES FOR QUARANTINE CATEGORY - WINTER 2020
-For the WINTER EDITION we are only looking for SCI-FI/FANTASY QUARANTINE FILMS!
-Must be made during quarantine / social distancing / self-isolation times (from March 1, 2020 onward)
-Length must be between 5 and 15 minutes
-FREE ENTRY

Please respect these rules and also your local social distancing rules as we strive to beat this pandemic together!

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See website https://www.altff.org for up-to-date info.

Feature Films (45 minutes and over)
Long Short Films (20 to 45 minutes)
Short Films (5 to 20 minutes)
Super Short Films (1 to 5 minutes)
Ultra Short Films (15 to 60 seconds) - *This category is NOT eligible for the Best Film of the Festival Award. However, submissions remain eligible for IMDb Awards*

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All previous nominees and winners are posted at http://www.altff.org

al·ter·na·tive
ôlˈtərnədiv/
adjective

1. (of one or more things) available as another possibility.

The Alternative Film Festival is a quarterly event that is committed to bringing filmmakers of all levels - even beginners - a chance at taking home a festival award. We are an IMDb eligible festival meaning filmmakers will be able to post their nominations and wins on their IMDb profiles.

WE NOW SCREEN THE 8 BEST FILM FINALISTS FOR EACH QUARTER AT OUR QUARTERLY EVENT, BEGINNING WITH THE FALL 2019 EDITION. All other Semi-Finalists (in many different categories) are in the running to win our IMDb-eligible awards.

******OUR PARTNER FESTIVALS******
Couch Film Festival (IMDb-eligible awards)
FilmFreeway.com/CouchFF

Minute Madness Toronto (60-seconds films only!)
FilmFreeway.com/MinuteMadnessTO

6ix Screams International Horror Film Festival (IMDb-eligible + horror films only!)
FilmFreeway.com/6ixScreams

300 Seconds Short Film Festival (IMDb-eligible and 5 minutes and under only!)
FilmFreeway.com/300SecSFF

For our 2020 Editions:

8 Best Film of the Festival Finalists will be chosen per edition. EACH OF THE 8 IS GUARANTEED TO WIN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IMDb-eligible AWARDS and ALTFF WAIVERS:

-Best Film of the Festival + 2 free entry waivers to future AltFF Editions
-Best Director of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions
-Best Writer of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions
-Best Actress of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions
-Best Actor of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions
-Best Cast of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions
-Best Cinematography of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions
-Best Editing of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions

One of the 8 will also win AUDIENCE CHOICE (+ 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions) as voted for by our event audience.

Examples of our IMDb-eligible awards for Semi-Finalists:

BEST DRAMA
BEST COMEDY
BEST ANIMATION
BEST EXPERIMENTAL
BEST DOCUMENTARY
BEST HORROR
BEST SCI-FI
BEST ACTOR
BEST ACTRESS
BEST CAST
BEST WRITER
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST MUSIC

BEST POSTER - photography contest

Printable PDF certificates as well as the winners' laurels will be emailed to award winners the day following our event.

About

***PLEASE READ TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE DECIDING TO SUBMIT***

Winter Edition: December 28, 2020 - Live screening subject to local (Toronto) COVID gathering restrictions - if prohibited then we will have the online awards only.

**********
NEW RULES FOR QUARANTINE CATEGORY - WINTER 2020
-For the WINTER EDITION we are only looking for SCI-FI/FANTASY QUARANTINE FILMS!
-Must be made during quarantine / social distancing / self-isolation times (from March 1, 2020 onward)
-Length must be between 5 and 15 minutes
-FREE ENTRY

Please respect these rules and also your local social distancing rules as we strive to beat this pandemic together!

------------

See website https://www.altff.org for up-to-date info.

Feature Films (45 minutes and over)
Long Short Films (20 to 45 minutes)
Short Films (5 to 20 minutes)
Super Short Films (1 to 5 minutes)
Ultra Short Films (15 to 60 seconds) - *This category is NOT eligible for the Best Film of the Festival Award. However, submissions remain eligible for IMDb Awards*

———————-
All previous nominees and winners are posted at http://www.altff.org

al·ter·na·tive
ôlˈtərnədiv/
adjective

1. (of one or more things) available as another possibility.

The Alternative Film Festival is a quarterly event that is committed to bringing filmmakers of all levels - even beginners - a chance at taking home a festival award. We are an IMDb eligible festival meaning filmmakers will be able to post their nominations and wins on their IMDb profiles.

WE NOW SCREEN THE 8 BEST FILM FINALISTS FOR EACH QUARTER AT OUR QUARTERLY EVENT, BEGINNING WITH THE FALL 2019 EDITION. All other Semi-Finalists (in many different categories) are in the running to win our IMDb-eligible awards.

******OUR PARTNER FESTIVALS******
Couch Film Festival (IMDb-eligible awards)
FilmFreeway.com/CouchFF

Minute Madness Toronto (60-seconds films only!)
FilmFreeway.com/MinuteMadnessTO

6ix Screams International Horror Film Festival (IMDb-eligible + horror films only!)
FilmFreeway.com/6ixScreams

300 Seconds Short Film Festival (IMDb-eligible and 5 minutes and under only!)
FilmFreeway.com/300SecSFF

For our 2020 Editions:

8 Best Film of the Festival Finalists will be chosen per edition. EACH OF THE 8 IS GUARANTEED TO WIN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IMDb-eligible AWARDS and ALTFF WAIVERS:

-Best Film of the Festival + 2 free entry waivers to future AltFF Editions
-Best Director of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions
-Best Writer of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions
-Best Actress of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions
-Best Actor of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions
-Best Cast of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions
-Best Cinematography of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions
-Best Editing of the Festival + 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions

One of the 8 will also win AUDIENCE CHOICE (+ 1 free entry waiver to future AltFF Editions) as voted for by our event audience.

Examples of our IMDb-eligible awards for Semi-Finalists:

BEST DRAMA
BEST COMEDY
BEST ANIMATION
BEST EXPERIMENTAL
BEST DOCUMENTARY
BEST HORROR
BEST SCI-FI
BEST ACTOR
BEST ACTRESS
BEST CAST
BEST WRITER
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST MUSIC

BEST POSTER - photography contest

Printable PDF certificates as well as the winners' laurels will be emailed to award winners the day following our event.

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

AltFF accepts narrative, documentary, animation and experimental films.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
All films must be in English or have English subtitles.
No limit on number of submissions or production date.
All films must have an online screener.
Filmmakers retain the rights to their films.
Filmmakers are responsible for acquiring copyrights, licenses and releases for media used in their films.
Judges' decisions are final.

Submission categories are as follows:

Feature Films (45 minutes and over)
Long Short Films (20 to 45 minutes)
Short Films (5 to 20 minutes)
Super Short Films (1 to 5 minutes)
Ultra Short Films (15 to 59 seconds) - *This category is NOT eligible for the Best Film of the Festival Award. However, submissions remains eligible for IMDb Awards*
Posters

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Posters
Early Bird (4th October, 2020) €1
Regular (24th October, 2020) €2
Late (21st November, 2020) €2

Submit your film posters here for consideration.

Ultra Short Films (15 seconds to 60 seconds)
Early Bird (4th October, 2020) €2
Regular (24th October, 2020) €3
Late (21st November, 2020) €4

Films MUST be 15 to 60 seconds to be included in this category. Winter Edition: December 28, 2020 - Live screening subject to local (Toronto) COVID gathering restrictions - if prohibited then we will have the online awards only.

Super Short Films (1 to 5 minutes)
Early Bird (4th October, 2020) €3
Regular (24th October, 2020) €5
Late (21st November, 2020) €7

Super Short Films (1 to 5 minutes) Winter Edition: December 28, 2020 - Live screening subject to local (Toronto) COVID gathering restrictions - if prohibited then we will have the online awards only.

Short Films (5 to 20 minutes)
Early Bird (4th October, 2020) €7
Regular (24th October, 2020) €9
Late (21st November, 2020) €11

Films MUST be between 5 and to 20 minutes to be in this category. Winter Edition: December 28, 2020 - Live screening subject to local (Toronto) COVID gathering restrictions - if prohibited then we will have the online awards only.

Long Short FIlms (20 to 45 minutes)
Early Bird (4th October, 2020) €9
Regular (24th October, 2020) €11
Late (21st November, 2020) €13

Films MUST be between 20 to 45 minutes to be in this category. Winter Edition: December 28, 2020 - Live screening subject to local (Toronto) COVID gathering restrictions - if prohibited then we will have the online awards only.

Feature Films (45 minutes and over)
Early Bird (4th October, 2020) €12
Regular (24th October, 2020) €14
Late (21st November, 2020) €18

Films MUST be 45 minutes and over to be in this category. Winter Edition: December 28, 2020 - Live screening subject to local (Toronto) COVID gathering restrictions - if prohibited then we will have the online awards only.

QUARANTINE CATEGORY **READ REQUIREMENTS**
Early Bird (4th October, 2020) €0
Regular (24th October, 2020) €0
Late (21st November, 2020) €0

NEW RULES FOR QUARANTINE CATEGORY - WINTER 2020 -For the WINTER EDITION we are only looking for SCI-FI/FANTASY QUARANTINE FILMS! -Must be made during quarantine / social distancing / self-isolation times (from March 1, 2020 onward) -Length must be between 5 and 15 minutes -FREE ENTRY *Entries submitted in this category that do not fit these requirements will be disqualified** Winter Edition: December 28, 2020 - Live screening subject to local (Toronto) COVID gathering restrictions - if prohibited then we will have the online awards only.

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