Eligibility
We are a shorts fest - Only films 30 minutes or shorter will be considered.
We are looking for films in the categories of:
Made in Mississippi Films
Films made by Filmmakers age 18 and under
Feel-Good Films
Films that Inspire Positive Change
Comedy Films
Cultural Heritage Films
Social Impact Films
Scientific Exploration Films
Student Category Qualifications (Age 18 and under)
To be considered for our student category, a film must have been produced entirely by filmmakers who are currently age 18 or under. Contributions (besides equipment, encouragement, food and shelter) by parents, teachers, or other adults should be minimal.
Notification/Exhibition of Official Selections
If your film is accepted, you’ll be notified by September 20, 2019 along with instructions for digitally submitting an exhibition copy. Please be prepared to submit an H.264-encoded .MOV or .MP4 via download link.
Questions
Executive Director: Isabella Kinder
isabellak@grenadaafterglow.com
All submissions should be suitable for a family audience (PG) and should contain minimal language, violence, drug use, and absolutely no nudity or sexual elements. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in immediate disqualification of submissions. No refunds will be given to submitters who do not follow these rules.