KaPow Intergalactic Film Festival experienced an amazing collective of filmmakers/screenwriters/podcasters, sharing unique projects during our fourth orbit in 2019, so we just had to come back for more magic in 2021! KaPow IFF bridges the most creative, and yet to be discovered, imaginations from all over the Multi-verses. But this “Intergalactic” festival isn’t just for science fiction. Intergalactic is the scale on which we showcase your craftwork! We value the KaPow IFF Community and the satisfying vibes we co-evolve together, where your Futureself connects with their current collaborators. Stay tuned to this page as it updates with participating sponsors, awards, vendors, and more!
We accept all long/short form projects from the following categories:
-Animation
-Documentary/ Mockumentary
-Music Videos
-TV pilots
-Web/new media
-Trailer/Teaser
-Experimental
-Public Service Announcements
-Podcasts
...and NEW this year....
-Social Media Videos: TikTok, IG, Snap, Facebook, Twitter, etc
We applaud creators whose imaginations are so far “outside the box”, that the box doesn’t even exist. If your project is inventive, dynamic, and cosmically inspired, KaPow Intergalactic Film Festival is the perfect venue to celebrate your creations and meet friendly new collaborators!
KaPow IFF is held January 29 – Feb 4, 2021, at Laemmle NoHo 7 in North Hollywood, California. Screenings are projected onto one silver screen.
Laemmle NoHo 7 (818-762-4600), is located in the heart of the NoHo Arts District, around the corner of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences! The NoHo Arts District features a mix of over 30 restaurants, bars, coffee shops, pizzerias, and other services, all within a short walking distance of the festival. It is also a block from the North Hollywood Redline Station (which is 1 subway stop away from Universal Studios and 2 stops away from the Famous Hollywood Blvd Chinese Theatre)!
Numerous lodging options are available within a few mile radius. Here's a link to some hotels/motels - http://bit.ly/2qYjVVh
Affordable rooms/houses in walking distance from Laemmle NoHo7 can be found at - http://airbnb.com (search: "North Hollywood, CA). Our crosstreets are Lankershim and Magnolia.
---PARKING--- 11144 Weddington St. (Next to the Art Institute). The parking structure/lot is also labeled "5250 Parking". With Laemmle validation parking is $2.00 for 3.5 hours + $1.25 every 15 min. thereafter.
Outdoor parking lot: 11231 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601. $0.50 per hour, $2.50 for 10 hours. There is also metered parking on Lankershim Blvd, in front of NoHo 7 and free parking on residential streets.
---PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION--- The North Hollywood Redline Station is a block walking distance from NoHo 7.
Projects entered in multiple categories are eligible to win several awards.
Official Selections - Filmmakers will be notified they are an Official Selection of the 2021 KaPow Intergalactic Film Festival. Laurels are sent via email by request.
Nominations - Filmmakers nominated for awards will be contacted after that. Laurels are sent via email by request.
KaPow Intergalactic Film Festival Winner Laurels are given to the winners of each of these categories:
Longform Project:
- Comedy/Musical
- Drama
- Horror
-Sci-Fi/Fantasy
-Foreign
Best Shorform Project:
- Comedy/Musical
- Drama
- Horror
-Sci-Fi/Fantasy
-Foreign
-Best Social Media Video: TikTok, IG, Snap, Facebook, Twitter, etc
Best Project Made in Los Angeles
Best Documentary/Mockumentary
Best Music Video
Best Animation
Best Original Screenplay
Best Song/Score
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Trailer
Best Experimental Film
Best TV Pilot
Best New Media
Best Ensemble Comedy/Musical
Best Ensemble Drama
Best Ensemble Horror
Best Ensemble Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Best Public Service Announcement
Best Podcast
-NEW this year-
Best IG, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, or TikTok Video
(Each Winner present at the KaPow IFF Award Ceremony also receives the one-of-a-kind And Highly Collectible "KaPowee" Award)