The 5th Annual San Diego Film Week is a celebration of film in America's Finest City. Over 100 local, national, and international films will be showcased along with workshops, parties, and panels. Showcasing a variety of local films as well as "Best-of" selections from San Diego's diverse film festivals. It is being held in 2021 with specific dates TBD.
The fifth annual San Diego Film Week will include special screenings from film communities around the pacific southwest including California, Arizona, and Nevada. Filmmakers from California (outside of San Diego), Nevada, and Arizona are invited to participate in San Diego Film Week 2021. Of special consideration are independent films made by independent filmmakers in those regions.
San Diego Film Week accepts short and feature narrative and documentary films, webisodes, music videos, and, commercials from student and professional/independent filmmakers.
The 2020 San Diego Film Week culminates with the Annual San Diego Film Awards.
San Diego Film Week highlights:
Screenings from local film festivals
Films produced in San Diego's Film Industry
Workshops and Panels
"Emerging Filmmakers Exhibition"
Preview Night and Opening Red Carpet Gala featuring A- List Acting Awards and Emerging Actors Awards.
San Diego Film Awards Highlights:
Academy Awards Style Awards Show
Red Carpet and Interviews
VIP Reception
Guest Stars and Presenters
27 Awards in 4 categories for Film Awards eligible films
Televised on local station
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
INDEPENDENT/PROFESSIONAL
Narrative Shorts (under 45 minutes)
Documentary Shorts (under 45 minutes)
Documentary Features (over 45 minutes)
Narrative Features (over 45 minutes)
Commercials (30 or 60 seconds)
PSA's (30 or 60 seconds)
Music Videos (under 5 minutes)
Art/Experimental Films (under 45 minutes)
Trailers (under 3 minutes)
Webisodes (any length)
TV Shows (under 60 minutes)
Animation (any length)
Binational films (films made entirely or partially in Tijuana Mexico)
*Reunion Films (any length)- an old film you made where you'd like to have a chance to watch it again on the big screen with your cast and crew. Films made prior to 2005 are encouraged.
STUDENT
Narrative Shorts (under 45 minutes)
Documentary Shorts (under 45 minutes)
Commercials (30 or 60 seconds)
PSA's (30 or 60 seconds)
Music Videos (under 5 minutes)
AWARDS:
We love recognizing and awarding talent! We have various opportunities to win awards and be recognized for your work.
SAN DIEGO FILM WEEK TENTATIVE AWARDS:
A-List Acting Awards
Emerging Actor's Awards
Best Short Documentary
Best Music Video
Best PSA/Commercial
Best Trailer
Audience Choice Awards
Best Sketch Comedy/Webisode
SAN DIEGO FILM AWARDS TENTATIVE AWARDS (local only)
Narrative Short Film
Best Narrative Short
Best Direction
Best Original Screenplay
Best Editing
Best Cinematography
Best Sound Design
Best Musical Score
Best Costume Design
Best Makeup and Hair
Best Visual Effects
Best Production Design
Best Stunt Choreography
Spirit of San Diego
Best Actor (in a leading role)
Best Actress (in a leading role)
Best Actor (in a supporting role)
Best Actress (in a supporting role)
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Narrative Student film
Feature Film
Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Feature
Genre Awards
Best Horror/ Sci-Fi/ Late Night Short
Best Drama Short
Best Comedy Short
Honorary Awards
Women in Film
Diversity in Film
Lifetime Achievement
Binational Award
Trailblazer Award
California Best Film
Nevada Best Film
Arizona Best Film
PLEASE NOTE: Each category must have a minimum of 3 submissions in order to remain as an award category. If a category is canceled the film will be eligible for the following year's awards. Films from canceled categories will not be refunded. We reserve the right to cancel any award category for any reason.
A-LIST ACTOR AWARDS
The A-List Actors Awards is for more established actors that are continuing to build their career with San Diego based productions.
ELIGIBILITY
A-List Acting Awards* for actors with at least 2 lead or supporting roles in films screened as part of San Diego Film Week AND who have previously been honored with an Acting Award through the Film Consortium. Actors must have at least 4 on-screen lines to qualify.
*Keep in mind that the films’ director submits the actors for the A-List Actor Award consideration. Actors are allowed to submit themselves.
EMERGING ACTOR
The Emerging Actors award is for up and coming actors that are starting their career or just starting to work more in San Diego based productions.
ELIGIBILITY
Emerging Actors Awards for actors with at least 2 lead or supporting roles in films screened as part of San Diego Film Week. Actors must have at least 4 on screen lines to qualify.
Note: The person who entered the film into San Diego Film Week will receive an email to submit the actors for the Emerging Actor Award consideration. Actors are allowed to submit themselves. Emerging Actors must not have won an Emerging Actor Award or an A-List Actor Award in any previous years.