Introduction to the film festival
First Frame International Film Festival, has a mission to award filmmakers and screenwriters with more than just another laurel and fancy statue. As most know, showbiz is about who you know and how lucky you are, based on the amount of talent that goes undiscovered. We want to share our contacts and resources with our winning filmmakers and screenwriters to help them succeed in this highly competitive industry.First Frame International Film Festival will be held live in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA November 8, 2022 - November 10, 2022. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AT THIS YEAR'S FILM FESTIVAL:Networking Events、Q&A's of past and current winners/nominees、Seminars、Celebrity Appearances、Red Carpet Event、Screenings、Award Show. Sfilmmaker is our contract submission platform in China, and we look forward to your films.
Awards
FIRST FRAME INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AWARDS: There is only 1 winner per category for each award. Every winner will receive a Laurel and a certificate. Trophies will be given in the following categories: Best Feature, Best Short, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay. Winners that wish to purchase trophies or additional trophies may do so at the festival. Distribution Deals With Stonecutter Media: Will pay deliverables and distribution expenses. US & Canada release on many platforms (Prime, Redbox, Vudu,Itunes, among more) and have it ready for foreign sales. The winning filmmaker(s) will receive introductions to credible artists, and expert advice on getting the film sold and distributed for the following categories:
BEST FEATURE FILM - The winning filmmaker will receive a multi-platform distribution deal offer as well as the services provided by DevelopYourMovie, free of charge. BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM - The winning filmmaker will receive the services provided by DevelopYourMovie free of charge to HELP get your project distribution. BEST SHORT FILM - The winning filmmaker will receive a development deal offer as well as services provided by DevelopYourMovie, free of charge. BEST HORROR/SCI-FI FEATURE FILM - The winning writer will receive the services provided by DevelopYourMovie free of charge to HELP get your project produced and distributed. BEST HORROR/SCI-FI SHORT FILM - The winning writer will receive a development deal offer as well as the services provided by DevelopYourMovie, free of charge. BEST HALF HOUR TV PILOT - The winning filmmaker will receive the services provided by DevelopYourMovie free of charge to HELP get your project distribution. BEST ONE HOUR TV PILOT - The winning filmmaker will receive the services provided by DevelopYourMovie free of charge to HELP get your project distribution. BEST ANIMATED FEATURE - The winning filmmaker will receive the services provided by DevelopYourMovie free of charge to HELP get your project distribution. BEST ANIMATED SHORT - The winning filmmaker will receive a development deal offer as well as services provided by DevelopYourMovie, free of charge. BEST DIRECTOR - The winner will receive a job offer to direct a project for Different Duck Films in 2022-2023. BEST ACTOR - The winner will receive a job offer to co-star in a Different Duck Films project in 2022-2023. BEST ACTRESS - The winner will receive a job offer to co-star in a Different Duck Film project in 2022-2023.
Rules
Authorization type
Duration (several sessions)
Film Festival Features
Dates & Deadlines
2022-04-15
Submission start time
2022-04-29
Early registration deadline
2022-07-29
Regular registration deadline
2022-09-06
Delayed registration deadline
2022-09-06
Submission end time
2022-09-12
Finalist notification start time
2022-09-12
Finalist notification end time
2022-10-08
Award ceremony start time
2022-10-10
Award ceremony end time
Categories and fees
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 50 Dollar
Student: 35 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 60 Dollar
Student: 45 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 70 Dollar
Student: 50 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 40 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 45 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 50 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 45 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 60 Dollar
Student: 30 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 30 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 40 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 50 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 75 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 90 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 45 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 65 Dollar
Student: 30 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 50 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 75 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 90 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 45 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 65 Dollar
Student: 30 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 50 Dollar
Student: 40 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 75 Dollar
Student: 65 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 90 Dollar
Student: 75 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 45 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 65 Dollar
Student: 30 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 50 Dollar
Student: 40 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 75 Dollar
Student: 65 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 90 Dollar
Student: 75 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 40 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 65 Dollar
Student: 30 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 45 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 65 Dollar
Student: 30 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 45 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 65 Dollar
Student: 35 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 25 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 55 Dollar
Student: 30 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 25 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 30 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 45 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 30 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 40 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/04/29
Early registration deadline
Standard: 35 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/07/29
Regular registration deadline
Standard: 45 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
2022/09/06
Delayed registration deadline
Standard: 60 Dollar
Student: 25 Dollar
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