An imaginarium refers to a place devoted to the imagination. To stimulate and cultivate the imagination through cinematic vision. Join filmmakers from the US and around the world to experience film in a unique live presentation that will expand the senses and open up new realities in creative vision.
What better place to showcase your creative vision and storytelling than at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Four days of outstanding films from across the country and around the world and networking await the official selections. Meet and mingle with the festival guests, fellow filmmakers and writers.
Four days of excitement and entertainment including the Opening Night Reception, Independent Film Screenings, Social Events, Red Carpet Arrivals, photo opportunities and networking opportunities then concluding with the Closing Night Black Tie Awards Dinner and Gala.
Who's the VIP? You are, each official selection will receive two (2) VIP All Access Tickets that covers all events and screenings, it's like winning an exclusive backstage experience where your the star!
Select Sponsors will be presenting additional prizes and awards.
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
Special Presentation of The GAFI Lifetime Achievement Award
Best of Show
Best Feature - Narrative
Best Feature - Action
Best Feature - Comedy
Best Feature - Drama
Best Feature - Documentary
Best Feature - Animation
Best Feature - Horror
Best Feature - Science Fiction
Best Feature - Student
Best Short - Narrative
Best Short - Action
Best Short - Comedy
Best Short - Drama
Best Short - Documentary
Best Short - Animation
Best Short - Horror
Best Short - Science Fiction
Best Short - Student
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Actor/Actress Lead
Best Supporting Actor/Actress
Best Score or Music
Best Special Effects
Best Editing
Best Makeup
Best Set Design
Best Screenplay 1st Place
Best Screen Play 2nd Place
Best Screenplay 3rd Place