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Introduction to the film festival

The Hollywood Dreams Film Fest will run LIVE 7.26.2021 to 8.1.2021. 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. The Hollywood Dreams International Film Festival and Writers Event is dedicated to the movement, the language, and the power of Film, Video, and the Written Word. Film is a powerful tool that crosses all boundaries and languages and connects people universally. It is through film that cultures can be united and HDIFF is at the forefront of helping this happen. HDIFF is run by filmmakers and writers for filmmakers and writers. HDIFF believes that diversity is what makes a festival complete. We embrace and honor filmmakers and writers of ALL genres, budgets, backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and ages. In short, we want to celebrate it all. Drama, Documentary, Experimental, Comedy, Animation, Horror, and Family films will all have a home at Hollywood Dreams International Film Festival and Writers Event. HDIFF is the sister festival to the long-running Action on Film MegaFest Festival which has grown to be one of the largest and well-respected festivals. This is our 5th Annual event which will be filled with special events, seminars, symposiums celebrities, parties, and of course top-notch screenings and screenplays. It will be done with beauty, pageantry, and professionalism. And it is in Vegas Baby!!!! Award winners receive their awards at our gala black-tie Star-Studded and Industry Rich Award Show and Dinner and at our Writers Award show and Dinner. Cash prizes, production packages, software, and more will be given. Every accepted submitting filmmaker in attendance receives a Goodie Bag and Free Passes to all Film Events and Free Drink and Dinner Mixers, Symposiums, Interviews and lots more. Hollywood Dreams International Film Festival and Writers Event will be doing interviews of attending filmmakers and give them to you for free or post them on our site. These interviews are great promotional pieces for your film, video, short, script. Did we mention that HDIFF has a film market with some of the most reputable distributors in the business? The market will be open to all accepted filmmakers. The Hollywood Dreams International Film Festival and Writers Event is THE festival to submit to and grow with. Come join us to make your film making and writing dreams come true. See you in VEGAS BABY!!!!  Sfilmmaker is our exclusive platform for cooperation in China, and we look forward to your good film.

Awards

HDIFF Winners receive prize packages in every category that include Free HDIFF Ticket Packages, Cash or Sponsor Packages from companies like Write Bros, Pond5, Boris FX, Quick Film Budget, Stella Adler, Professional Training Scholarships and Equipment Rental Packages. In addition ALL HDIFF Division Winners Receive beautiful Awards at the Star and Industry Packed Black Tie Dinner and Award Show. Participation in the HDIFF Award Show is not necessary to win. Cash Award Value: 500 U.S. Dollar Value of Goods/Services: 2,500 U.S. Dollar This prize is shared with other categories.

Rules

Genre ：Action Comedy War Science fiction Ethics Terror Thriller Violence Adventure Crime Family Music Love Magic Fantasy Shootout Suspense Inspirational Literary Biography Western Drama others
Subject ：Unlimited
Video Format ：MPEG4 DCP
We are Accepting submissions for feature Narrative and Documentary, short Narrative and Documentary. Shorts will play prior to a feature or in a shorts program. 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 DVD or Blue-Ray and a MPEG4 film file is required as well. Screeners must be free of ghost images/logos or other images. If the required screening MPEG4 files and screening discs are not received by the deadline date of 7.5.2021 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 by the due date. PAL SYSTEM IS NOT ACCEPTED. All Accepted Films must be submitted on MPEG4 for Exhibition. We will NOT accept online Films for exhibition screening. Screeners must be free of ghost images/logos or other images. PAL system is NOT accepted. Each entry must be submitted separately. All entries must be sent to the HDIFF prepaid and, for your own protection, should be insured. MPEG4s, DCPs submitted will not be returned. If Submitting DCP, MPEG4 is still required. Screening times are dependent upon receipt of the screeners (MPEG4) Films and Screenplays SELECTED for the HDIFF will be announced no later than July 15, 2021 (exceptions may be made if deemed necessary by THE HDIFF). Every Entry must include an Electronic Press Kit and Downloadable Trailer and trailer link ( if available). All presentation materials (posters, post cards, goody bag promos) and screening MPEG4s, for the Hollywood Dreams Film Festival must arrive at the AOF Offices no later than July 5, 2021. If screening files are not received by this date the film will be pulled. ALL ACCEPTED SUBMISSIONS MUST provide MPEG4 film File (due 7.5.21) We do not screen uploads. If sending DCP, Please Note that the Theater charges the filmmaker an Ingestion Fee. If sending a DCP we will still require a back up MPEG4. DCPS must be logged out, signed for and picked up after your screening. WE DO NOT RETURN/SHIP screening materials (MPEG4s or DCPs) or promo materials (posters, postcards, goody bag items). PAL Format will not be accepted. We will NOT accept online screeners for exhibition purposes. Screeners must be free of ghost images/logos or other images. Please notify us by email of any address changes. Failure to provide screening materials will result in disqualification and the film being pulled from screening. Please note The HDIFF will NOT return or ship materials back to the submitter once the festival has commenced (this includesDCPs, MPEG4, posters, postcards or promo materials) Submitting filmmakers acknowledge they have the legal right to exhibit the film and the collateral/promo materials at the HDIFF and AOFMegaFest. The Hollywood Dreams International Film festival under the Action On Film MegaFest International Film Festivals 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 HDIFF a part of the AOFMegaFest Film Festival 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 HDIFF/Action On Film/MegaFest International Film Festivals, 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. No refunds will be given for submission fees. 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. Multi-part scripts should be submitted separately. Each part submitted as a separate, stand-alone screenplay. 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 log line required on the application form. Entries lacking a log line 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" button should 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. 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.

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile
Theresa Weston Festival Director of AOF MegaFests Hollywood Dreams No Risk Fee Fest
Del Weston Founder of AOF MegaFest

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Duration (several sessions)

    5

Film Festival Features

  • Red Carpet
  • Filmscreen
  • Trophy
  • Prize
  • Certificate

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2021-04-12
    Submission start time

  • 2021-05-31
    Next Deadline

  • 2021-07-06
    Final Deadline

  • 2021-07-06
    Submission end time

  • 2021-07-10
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2021-07-11
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2021-07-26
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2021-08-01
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • Feature
    Video length ：45 - 180
    Feature Films are considered any and all entries in any format that are 45 minutes or longer. We accept Film, Digital, Animation etc., however all preview, final submissions and Exhibition Screeners, should they be accepted into the festival, Must be on NTSC Region 1 DVD, Bluray, or DCP format NOT PAL. We will NOT accept online screeners for Exhibition.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    Student： 75 Dollar

    Not available
  • Shorts
    Video length ：10 - 44
    Shorts are any project in any format that range in length from 10 minutes to 44 minutes. We accept Film, Digital, Animation etc., however all preview and final submissions should they be accepted into the festival, must be on DVD, Blu Ray, or DCP formats. We will NOT accept PAL or Online Screeners for Festival Exhibition.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 70 Dollar

    Student： 70 Dollar

    Not available
  • Short Shorts
    Video length ：00 - 10
    Short Shorts are films of any genre with a running time of 10 minutes or less.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    Not available
  • Documentary Feature
    Video length ：61 - 180
    Documentary projects can be of any length but they must deal with a non-fiction subject matter.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    Student： 75 Dollar

    Not available
  • Music video
    Video length ：00 - 06
    Music Videos 6 minutes and under

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    Not available
  • Children's Films Short
    Video length ：00 - 60
    Children's Film is any project in any genre or format( live action or animation) that is dedicated to the entertainment or education of children. Any length submission is acceptable.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    Not available
  • Original Scores and Compositions
    Video length ：00 - 180
    For music submissions for projects in film, video and without film projects for stand alone music submissions. Great films, videos, shorts, industrials, and video games would surely not be as powerful and effective without the work of a great composer and original score. This competition will bring awareness, prizes and great awards to the best composers working. Please note, your project does not have to be a part of a film or video for this division. We are just looking for great music in all genres.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Student： 50 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 60 Dollar

    Student： 60 Dollar

    Not available
  • Webisodes/ new media/ pilots
    Video length ：00 - 60
    Film/video categories for TV pilots /episodes or Webisodes. Any Rating. Must be submitted as individual episodes and may not exceed 60 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
  • Digital Poster Artwork or Storyboards
    Script ：00 - 01
    Does your film have the most incredible poster Artwork or Design. Do your Storyboards stan out and truly tell your film's story. Do you want to give your Artist recognition and give them a chance to be honored? Then this is the category for you. Submit the electronic file (JPEG, PNG).

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    Not available
  • Music Lyrics
    Script ：01 - 03
    Lyrics must be original works and under 3 pages.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    Not available
  • Photography
    Script ：01 - 06
    Photography stills- either a single photo or multiple photos in the same series (up to 6). All subjects from beauty, nature, technical, social impact, behind the scenes, newsworthy, or just plain fun are accepted for submission. We want to see your story as you tell it through your camera lens.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Student： 35 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    Student： 40 Dollar

    Not available
  • Novel-Short
    Script ：01 - 99
    Novel submitted in electronic form as PDF- Fiction, NonFiction, Memoirs, Instructional- All genres.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    Not available
  • Novel-Feature
    Script ：01 - 300
    Novel submitted in electronic form as PDF- Fiction, Non-Fiction, Memoirs, Instructional- All genres. If over 300 pages must be submit as separate parts/entries

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    Student： 75 Dollar

    Not available
  • Scripts/Written Word related to COVID or done during COVID
    Script ：01 - 60
    Scripts/Written Word that is related to the COVID theme and/or response to it. Some examples are: How it has affected us as a people, how it has changed our lives, profiling and honoring the True Heroes, The science behind Coronavirus, etc.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    Not available
  • Poetry-or Music Lyrics Related to COVID Or done during COVID
    Script ：01 - 180
    Poetry that is related to the COVID theme and/or response to it. Some examples are: How it has affected us as a people, how it has changed our lives, profiling and honoring the True Heroes, The science behind Coronavirus, etc.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    Not available
  • Music Video- Related to COVID or done during COVID
    Video length ：01 - 06
    Music Video related to the COVID theme and/or response to it. Some examples are: How it has affected us as a people, how it has changed our lives, profiling and honoring the True Heroes, The science behind Coronavirus, etc.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    Not available
  • Music Composition related to COVID or done during COVID
    Video length ：00 - 40
    Music Composition related to the COVID theme and/or response to it. Submit MP3 file

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    Not available
  • Film Short -related to COVID or done during COVID
    Video length ：00 - 60
    Film related to the COVID theme and/or response to it. Some examples are: How it has affected us as a people, how it has changed our lives, profiling and honoring the True Heroes, The science behind Coronavirus, etc.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    Not available
  • Film Feature -related to COVID or done during COVID
    Video length ：61 - 180
    Film related to the COVID theme and/or response to it. Some examples are: How it has affected us as a people, how it has changed our lives, profiling and honoring the True Heroes, The science behind Coronavirus, etc.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    Not available
  • Scripts/Written Feature Word related to COVID or done during COVID
    Video length ：61 - 180
    Scripts/Written Word that is related to the COVID theme and/or response to it. Some examples are: How it has affected us as a people, how it has changed our lives, profiling and honoring the True Heroes, The science behind Coronavirus, etc.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Student： 25 Dollar

    Not available
  • Children's Films Feature
    Video length ：61 - 180
    Children's Film is any project in any genre or format( live action or animation) that is dedicated to the entertainment or education of children. Any length submission is acceptable.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 55 Dollar

    Student： 55 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Late Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    Not available
  • Documentary Short
    Video length ：0 - 60
    Documentary projects can be of any length but they must deal with a non-fiction subject matter.

    2021/05/31
    Next Deadline

    Standard: 65 Dollar

    Student： 65 Dollar

    2021/07/06
    Final Deadline

    Standard: 75 Dollar

    Student： 75 Dollar

    Not available

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