Sands Film Festival

Jacksonville Beach, Florida, United States, North America

05 - 06 Sep, 2020

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Sands Film Festival

Jacksonville Beach, Florida, United States, North America

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General Information

edition

3rd

Contact details

106 N 6th St Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250 United States

32250

team@sandsff.com

786-265-9925

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About the festival

Some of us still remember it. That very first time of being filled with joy as we realized that there are so many good films being made that a lifetime of watching would not be enough, and at the same time, being broken by the fact that, well that there are so many good films out there that a lifetime of watching would not be enough. Holding the rented out VHS tapes with reverence as if they were the holiest of relics, we felt the possibility, the power of the medium to change lives and the future. Some of us modified our sleep routine, some skipped school or at times did not show up for work, yet we are nowhere close to enjoying all of the good stuff out there. With new technologies available that make filmmaking an increasingly affordable quest, talent is manifesting itself in every corner of the planet, and even though it is safe to say that one’s lifetime is certainly not enough to experience all of it, we say … let’s try.

Audience award for best feature film
Audience award for best short film
Audience award for best music video

About

Some of us still remember it. That very first time of being filled with joy as we realized that there are so many good films being made that a lifetime of watching would not be enough, and at the same time, being broken by the fact that, well that there are so many good films out there that a lifetime of watching would not be enough. Holding the rented out VHS tapes with reverence as if they were the holiest of relics, we felt the possibility, the power of the medium to change lives and the future. Some of us modified our sleep routine, some skipped school or at times did not show up for work, yet we are nowhere close to enjoying all of the good stuff out there. With new technologies available that make filmmaking an increasingly affordable quest, talent is manifesting itself in every corner of the planet, and even though it is safe to say that one’s lifetime is certainly not enough to experience all of it, we say … let’s try.

Audience award for best feature film
Audience award for best short film
Audience award for best music video

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

FEATURE ELIGIBILITY

Films must be 40 minutes or more (including credits, max 180 min).

Films must be submitted with a private link (self hosted, VIMEO, YouTube or a FilmFreeway screening file) other formats are currently not accepted.

Any submissions with non-English dialogue or text must be submitted with English subtitles.

Films that have already won or been nominated for an award through our festival cannot be entered again.

SHORT ELIGIBILITY

Films must be 40 minutes or less (including credits).

Films must be submitted with a private link (self hosted, VIMEO, YouTube or a FilmFreeway screening file) other formats are currently not accepted.

Any submissions with non-English dialogue or text must be submitted with English subtitles.

Films that have already won or been nominated for an award through our festival cannot be entered again.

MUSIC VIDEO ELIGIBILITY

Music videos must be 10 minutes or less (total runtime).

Films must be submitted with a private link (self hosted, VIMEO, YouTube or a FilmFreeway screening file.) other formats are currently not accepted.

Music videos that have already won or been nominated for an award through our festival cannot be entered again.

JUDGING STATUS DEADLINES

In order for us to properly judge each film, it may take some time for the submissions to be decided on. This means that the judgment status on your film usually won't be updated until two weeks after the final submission deadline closes. Although this may seem like a long wait, rest assured it's because we are taking our time and are carefully judging each and every eligible submission.

SCREENINGS & EVENTS

We are an annual festival, we hold live screenings in front of a live audience and these screenings aim to showcase some of the films submitted, as well as act as the voting process.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Live-Action Feature
Early Bird (26th August, 2020) $10
Regular (1st August, 2021) $15
Late (15th August, 2021) $10

Minimum runtime of 40 minutes.

Live-Action Short
Early Bird (26th August, 2020) $10
Regular (1st August, 2021) $15
Late (15th August, 2021) $10

Films must be 40 minutes or less.

Animated Feature
Early Bird (26th August, 2020) $10
Regular (1st August, 2021) $15
Late (15th August, 2021) $10

Minimum runtime of 40 minutes.

Animated Short
Early Bird (26th August, 2020) $10
Regular (1st August, 2021) $15
Late (15th August, 2021) $10

Films must be 40 minutes or less.

Documentary Feature
Early Bird (26th August, 2020) $10
Regular (1st August, 2021) $15
Late (15th August, 2021) $10

Minimum runtime of 40 minutes.

Documentary Short
Early Bird (26th August, 2020) $10
Regular (1st August, 2021) $15
Late (15th August, 2021) $10

Films must be 40 minutes or less.

Music Video or Experimental
Early Bird (26th August, 2020) $10
Regular (1st August, 2021) $10
Late (15th August, 2021) $10

Videos must be 40 minutes or less.

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