Micropolitan Film Festival
Submissions Open August 10 2020 through July 1 2020
Festival Weekend August 15, 2020
mi·cro·pol·i·tan: adjective/
relating to an sub/urban area with a population of at least 10,000 but less than 50,000
Welcome y'all!
We are produced by McDowell Arts Council (MACA) located in the beautiful Micropolis of Marion, NC. The mission of this festival is to showcase the work of Micropolitan folks in our region (and beyond) who are producing film projects that don't quite fit into any niche genre, category, or competition. We welcome submissions from both emerging and experienced filmmakers, emphasizing the artistic passion, vision, and independent spirit of original cinematic storytelling. Artists, we're here for you!
Films can be any genre and we encourage an original take on small-town life experiences or films made by those whose inspiration draws from their small town roots: comfortable, traumatizing, or downright strange (we're keeping this criteria open to YOUR interpretation). Whether your film is a documentary, sci-fi, comedy, animation, romance, art-film, silent, or horror: we want to experience stories through the eyes of both insiders and outsiders of the Micropolitan world. This is a 'Short Film' festival and films must have a running time of 15 minutes or less (including credits).
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Earlybird Deadline: March 1, 2020 | $20
Regular Deadline: April 1, 2020 | $25
Late Deadline: May 1, 2020 | $30
Extended Deadline: June 1, 2020 | $35 (you are laaaate, but not too late)
Notification Date: July 1, 2020
Screening Weekend: August 14th and 15th, 2020
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For more information, sponsorship, or media inquiries, please contact:
MACA | 828-652-8610 | mcdowellarts@gmail.com | Anna Branam
A W A R D S
Awarded an official selection laurel, screened at our Festival and listed under official selections on our site.
Artisan's Award in Directing
Artisan's Award in Cinematography
Artisan's Award in Cinematic Editing
Artisan's Award in Make Up Application / SFX
Storyteller's Award in Writing
Storyteller's Award in Unique Artistry
Storyteller's Award in Humor
Craftsman's Award in Production Quality
Craftsman's Award in Acting (in each category)
Machinist's Award in Special Effects
Machinist's Award in Sound Design
Machinist's Award in Musical Score
Melodist's Award in Original Song Writing
Melodist's Award in Composition
Melodist's Award in Musical Performance
Audience Favorite: Local Filmmakers
Audience Favorite: Regional Filmmakers
Millennial Award: For Best Film Shot on a Mobile Phone
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Films will be juried (by local industry professionals and educators) and selected for screening based on the following criteria:
-Storytelling
-Unique artistry and creativity
-Engagement and pace
-Technical quality