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Introduction to the film festival

The Seventeenth Annual Action On Film International Film Festival and Writer's Event/ MegaFest is truly the festival of the independent filmmaker and writer. The 2021 event will run LIVE 7.26.2021 to 8.1.2021. 2020/2021 Award winners will be honored at the live award show that is dedicated to them. Seminars, after-parties, events, screenings, and the film market will all be live. MegaFest is accepting submissions for feature Narrative and Documentary, short Narrative and Documentary, New Media, Music, Lyrics, Poetry, Prose, Unboxing Videos, Spoken Word, Photography and Poster Art. Shorts will play before a feature or in a shorts program unless other accommodations have been made. All genres are welcome. The festival programming staff will place your film in the appropriate category. We bridge the gap between the industry and the indie filmmaker with guests like Debra Kara Unger, Nick Mancuso, Harry Lennix, Eric Bana, Mark Ruffalo, John Savage, and many others in attendance every season. We also feature top distributors and buyers from companies like Siguste Entertainment, Multivisionnaire Distribution, Showcase Entertainment, Gorilla Pictures, Storyoptic Films, Relativity Media, The China Film Group, and more. With a Sixteen year history of recognizing filmmakers at every level in some of the most gorgeous cinemas in the world, we create screenings and opportunities that no other festival offers. Action On Film means; 'The Action a director takes to make his or her vision come true and then the "re-action" to that effort by the audiences who watch it. Sure, we love action films but we get just as inspired by Comedy, Drama, Animation, Documentary and Experimental Projects. Filmmakers like Karlos Alastruey, Tracey Birdsall, Stan Harrington, Anabelle Munro, and many others credit us with getting their starts. We have featured the work of hundreds of filmmakers and producers via our television programs; The AOF Channel from NBC and the currently running Del Weston's Action On Film which airs on Time Warner Cable, Champion Broadband, Peg Media and of course online. Our 11-day event caps off with a sold-out Writers' Award Show and Dinner and 4 star-studded Black Tie Dinners and Award Shows which have been selling out for fourteen years straight. Got a great project? Come be a part of the show! Sfilmmaker is our exclusive platform for cooperation in China, and we look forward to your good film.

Awards

With great sponsors like Ghost Hack, Boris FX, Soundly, Write Brothers, Sony, Avid, The Stella Adler Academy Theater Los Angeles, Quickfilm Budget, Pond 5, MovieMagic, and many others, the AOFMegaFest gave out over $250,000 in cash and prizes in 2019 alone. In addition, sponsors like Hollywood Rentals and others give out full equipment package rentals for up to two weeks to make a filmmaker's film production dreams come true. We also feature many of our filmmakers on the Del Weston's Action On Film weekly television program which airs in the Los Angeles Market and across the country. This exposure alone is worth thousands of dollars in promotion and advertising for your projects.

Rules

Genre ：Action Comedy War Science fiction Ethics Terror Thriller Violence Adventure Crime Family Music Love VR/3D Magic Fantasy Shootout Suspense Youth Inspirational Literary Biography Western Drama others
Subject ：Unlimited
Video Format ：MPEG4 DCP
MegaFest is accepting submissions for feature Narrative and Documentary, short Narrative and Documentary, New Media, Music, Lyrics, Poetry, Prose, Unboxing Videos, Spoken Word, Photography and Poster Art, and films done solely on IPhone/Ipads (or comparable). Shorts will play prior to a feature or in a shorts program unless other accommodations have been made. All genres are welcome. The festival programming staff will place your film in the appropriate category. All entries will be judged on content, creativity, imagery, story, and skill of the filmmaker. Productions produced from 2011 to July 2021 may be submitted. Works in progress will be accepted. Online screeners, DVDs (NTSC Region 1), Blue-Rays are accepted for submission and for consideration by the Selection Committee. Accepted films must be exhibited on an MPEG4 film file. Screeners must be free of ghost images/logos or other images. We do not screen from Sfilmmaker uploads. PAL SYSTEM IS NOT ACCEPTED. All Accepted Films must be submitted on MPEG4 for Exhibition. Screeners are not returned. We will NOT accept online Films for exhibition screening. PAL system is NOT accepted. Each entry must be submitted separately. MPEG4s and DCPs submitted will not be returned. If Submitting DCP, please note the theater charges the filmmaker a fee and a back-up MPEG4 is STILL REQUIRED. Screening times are dependent upon receipt of the screeners (MPEG4 or DCP) and support materials (stills, poster art and trailer if available). Please note Support materials (postcards, posters promo items) are not returned. Films and Screenplays SELECTED for the Action on Film Festival will be announced no later than July 10, 2021 (exceptions may be made if deemed necessary by THE AOF). Every Entry must include an Electronic Press Kit and Downloadable Trailer and trailer link. Screeners must be free of ghost images/logos or other images. All presentation materials (posters, postcards, goody bag promos) and screening discs, MPEG4s, DCPs for the Action on Film Festival must arrive at the AOF Offices no later than July 12, 2021. If screening files and screening discs are not received by this date the film will be pulled and disqualified. NO EXCEPTIONS. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure the AOF MegaFest has the REQUIRED screening materials. ALL ACCEPTED SUBMISSIONS MUST provide MPEG4 film File (due 7.10.2021). If sending DCP, Please Note that the Theater charges the filmmaker an Ingestion Fee. If sending a DCP we will still require an MPEG4 Film file. DCPS must be logged out, signed for, and picked up after your screening. WE DO NOT RETURN/SHIP screening materials or promo materials (posters, postcards, goody bag items). PAL Formatted discs will not be accepted. We will NOT accept online screeners for exhibition purposes. Screeners must be free of ghost images/logos or other images. Failure to provide screening materials will result in disqualification and the film being pulled from screening. Please note The AOF will NOT return or ship materials back to the submitter once the festival has commenced (this includes thumbdrives, DCPs, posters, postcards or promo materials). All accepted filmmakers, who have submitted/mailed in all necessary materials and Screeners, will be placed on the AOF Website before the event. Submitting filmmakers acknowledge they have the legal right to exhibit the film and the collateral/promo materials at the AOF MegaFest. Action On Film MegaFest is hereby granted the right to utilize footage and promotional materials supplied by the submitting agent from any film submitted and accepted film, video, or project for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. All accepted filmmakers agree that the AOF may use footage from their projects in order to promote the festival, their film, or the AOF Event via print, web, and broadcast television. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Action On Film International Film Festival, its vendors, sponsors, and supporters from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered. Written Word Submission Rules We are currently accepting written word submissions for features, shorts, short shorts, scenes, poetry, and prose. All genres are welcome. One copy of an original feature film screenplay uploaded as a PDF file will be accepted. (Do NOT include more than 1 version). We do not accept hardcopy scripts. The screenplay should be in standard industry format (12 point Courier). Only one copy, draft or version of any screenplay may be submitted by an entrant or entrants per submission. Under no circumstances will substitutions of either corrected pages or new drafts of an entry screenplay be allowed under the original submission. Corrected or edited screenplays must be resubmitted as a NEW entry and will require a separate submission fee. Multi-part scripts should be submitted as separate, stand-alone screenplays. Features that are over 120 pages must be submitted as 2 different entries. Entry fees will not be returned or adjusted. Submissions must have been written originally in English; translations will not be accepted. Submissions must be the original work of the entrant(s) and may not be based, in whole or in part, on any other fiction or nonfiction material, published or unpublished, produced or un-produced. Entries may, however, be adapted from the entrant’s (or entrants’) original work, which should be noted in the logline required on the application form. Entries lacking a logline on the application form will be disqualified. If the script is based on a true story, historical or contemporary, the "based on true story/events" should be noted in the logline. Collaborative work by two writers who share equally in its creation is eligible. The collaborator’s name must be added during the online application process. Writer's bio and headshot recommended. All entries must be received by or before the Extended Deadline of 7.1.2020 Nominees/Winners will be announced at the Writers Award Show and Dinner. We do not ship Awards. Entry fees will not be returned or adjusted.

Previous Shortlisted And Award-winning Films

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile
Theresa Coscarelli-Weston Director of MegaFest Festivals,Executive Producer of Siguste Entertainment LLC
Del Weston Award Winning Writer Producer Director and Creator of the AOF Megafest and 30 other film festivals around the globe.

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Duration (several sessions)

    17

Film Festival Features

  • Celebrity Guest
  • Filmscreen
  • Cash prize
  • Trophy
  • Prize

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2021-03-31
    Submission start time

  • 2021-05-31
    Next Deadline

  • 2021-07-06
    Final Deadline

  • 2021-07-06
    Submission end time

  • 2021-07-12
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2021-07-13
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2021-07-26
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2021-08-01
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • Film- Television Pilot, Web Series pilot, Cable pilot
    Video length ：00 - 60
    Television series pilot, web series pilot, cable pilot. We accept Pilots for New shows for television, web and cable. Any Rating. Must be submitted as individual episodes and may not exceed 60 minutes.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    Student： 75 Dollar

    Not available
  • Short Shorts / Animation / Experimental
    Video length ：00 - 10
    These projects in ALL GENRES under 10 Mins

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    Not available
  • Shorts in any genre or subject matter
    Video length ：10 - 44
    10 to 44 Mins in ALL GENRES from drama, comedy, animation, experimental, action, romance etc.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    Not available
  • Film Features in ANY GENRE
    Video length ：45 - 300
    Feature films, musicals, documentaries, animation, comedy, drama, action and experimental films 45 Mins plus

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    Student： 75 Dollar

    Not available
  • Documentary Film Short
    Video length ：00 - 44
    Films that are under 45 Minutes and are nonfictional intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    Student： 75 Dollar

    Not available
  • Documentary Feature
    Video length ：45 - 105
    Films that are 45 Minutes to 105 Minutes and are nonfictional intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education, or maintaining a historical record.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    Student： 75 Dollar

    Not available
  • True Stories- Short under 42 mins
    Video length ：00 - 41
    Films/Documentaries based on Real life/true events. Documentaries or Narrative films accepted.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    Not available
  • True/ Real Stories Feature Film 42 minutes to 105 minutes
    Video length ：42 - 105
    Documentary or Narrative Films based on real life/true events or people. 42 minutes and over.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 70 Dollar

    Not available
  • Music video
    Video length ：00 - 07
    Music Videos under 7 mins.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    Not available
  • Film Trailers or Proof of Concept (Film format)
    Video length ：00 - 04
    Do you have an awesome trailer or proof of concept for your project that you want to submit? Then this is the right category for you. Length must be under 4 minutes.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    Not available
  • Icons and Legendary Stunts Nominees
    Video length ：01 - 44
    Use this category if you would like a nominate a man or woman who you believe fits the category. Simply Upload a Video (1 min. to 44 mins. in length) highlighting your choice for Nomination and we will do the rest. Every year Action on Film and Hollywood Dreamz recognize the biggest ICONs and Legendary Stunt professionals from around the world. The Selection Committee includes Legendary Stunt Man, Actor and Martial artist Michael DePasquale Jr. and the Amazing Dr. Robert Goldman who heads the International Sports Hall of Fame (Inductees include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone) . Some of the 2017 AOF/ HDIFF honorees included the most amazing people such as: Stunt men JJ Perry and Charlie Picerni, Kim Kahana, wrestling Legend Rikishi, Health and Fitness Icon Elaine LaLanne, Actor/Director Bill Duke and many more.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    Not available
  • Unboxing or Instructional
    Video length ：01 - 05
    1- 5 minutes in length.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    Not available
  • New Media- New Tech 1 minute - 41 minutes
    Video length ：01 - 41
    Films must be shot/edited on Iphone or comparable device.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    Not available
  • New Media-New Tech Films 42-105 minutes
    Video length ：42 - 105
    Films must be shot/edited on Iphone or comparable device.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 70 Dollar

    Not available
  • COVID Related Music Video
    Video length ：00 - 07
    Music Videos that deal specifically with COVID/Coronavirus. Due to the reduced submission fee, Discounts can not be applied. Thank you.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    Not available
  • COVID Related Film or Documentary Film (any length up to 90 minutes)
    Video length ：60 - 90
    Any Film, or Any Documentary of any length that deals specifically with COVID/Coronavirus. Due to the reduced submission fee, Discounts can not be applied. Thank you.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    Not available
  • Written Word-Shorts
    Script ：20 - 40
    Written Word projects in any genre under 20-40 pages in length

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    Not available
  • Written Word/ Scripts Features
    Script ：40 - 120
    Feature Length Written Word Projects in any genre over 40 pages. If Over 120 pages script must be submitted as multiple entries (part 1 and part 2) or submit a single entry up to page 120.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    Student： 75 Dollar

    Not available
  • Written Word- Teleplays, Reality Television
    Script ：01 - 50
    Written Word Teleplays, Reality (all genres, up to 50 pages). if Over 50 pages submit in Written Word Feature category. If Over 120 pages must be submitted as multiple entries (part 1 and part 2).

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    Not available
  • Written Word: Poems, Poetry, Spoken Word,Short Prose
    Script ：01 - 05
    Any length from single stanza to 5 pages is accepted as long as it is NOT a compilation of Several works. Some works, once officially accepted, may be selected to be performed live.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    Not available
  • Musical Lyrics
    Script ：01 - 03
    Musical Lyrics all genres 3 pages or less. Must be original work written by the submitter.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    Student： 45 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    Not available

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