Dystopian stories are a type of speculative fiction that explore the darker aspects of human nature and the human mind. They often serve as a warning about what could happen to modern society if certain aspects grow out of control.
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This festival has a guaranteed 4-tier set up for each accepted script. (No matter what, all screenplays submitted receive FULL FEEDBACK on their work.) 1) Full Feedback on your script 2) Actors performance video reading of your script 3) Blog interview promotion. 4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show
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Very well done and generous in their offerings. HOME was well-represented within this Festival. Grateful.
Second time screening at Experimental, Dance & Music Film Festival and once again it’s been a great experience. The audience feedback videos are great promotional tools and they have several other offerings that are beneficial to filmmakers. Truly enjoy having my work considered and screened by them.
This festival is an exciting opportunity to have feedback on your film and to see it in screening amongst other films of a similar genre. It was great to be a part of! I am super thankful for the awesome feedback as well as the award for best dance film. It was an incredible experience after all the hard work of producing my first film. Thank you to the festival team.
Wow, I’ve really had a great experience with this festival, winning both Best Experimental Film and Best Story for my submission “Tainted”. This festival is a great platform for film makers and industry offering many platforms to get your film seen. The audience reviews are a good way to get some feedback on your film and share the positives with those involved. This festival really goes the ‘extra’ mile to make sure as many eyes are on your film as possible….. so definitely submit your film here!!!!
Thank you for awarding our film, Madame Donalda, Best Documentary and Best Editing!! We are delighted with this result and with your selection and judging process, and the overall experience in championing the work of experimental film.
SAVE $40 off the regular submission for full novel submissions. Garner FULL FEEDBACK on your novel by our committee of industry professionals. Get a transcript of your novel performed by professional actors at the Thriller/Suspense Festival.
This festival has a guaranteed 4-tier set up for each accepted script. (No matter what, all screenplays submitted receive FULL FEEDBACK on their work.) 1) Full Feedback on your script 2) Actors performance video reading of your script 3) Blog interview promotion. 4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show
Sauvetage, 5min., Australia Directed by Jackson Bentley, John Stokes When a special forces operative is held captive by a sadistic crime boss is interrogated, the only way to save him is through the element of surprise.
Copilot, 6min., USA Directed by Jeremiah Hammerling, Robert Devine A lost android stumbles upon an animated TV show he’s surprised to find himself starring in and remembers his true nature.
EXIMO, 20min., UK Directed by Mayed Al Qasimi Merald and Shaylyn, two skilled engineers, are part of a pioneering mission to the outer reaches of Earth’s solar system. When Shaylyn declines Merald’s invitation to dinner with his family, it seems like a trivial decision—until everything changes. A catastrophic failure in the Kepler drive triggers an emergency evacuation, and as chaos unfolds, Merald’s only thought is Shaylyn. Racing against time, he leads her back to his family, hoping to escape together—only to face unexpected betrayal. Forced to seek another way off the ship, they crash-land on a desolate moon, their fates entwined in a struggle for survival. With oxygen low and hope fading, Merald makes a choice that will define them both forever.
A Princess’s Plea, 8min., USA Directed by Brooke Thornton, Madison Hubler Princess Circe awaits in her tower when Vince Davenport, crown prince of a rich kingdom, comes to claim her as his wife. But with the beast left unslain and the princess left unimpressed, Vince’s quest takes a dark and unexpected turn.
Midnight Station, 3min., Brazil Directed by Rafael Beck In a dark subway station forgotten by time, a man awaits the last train of the night, unaware that he’s about to cross the threshold between reality and nightmare, in an inevitable confrontation with his own fears. Entirely created using artificial intelligence, Midnight Station immerses the viewer in a dreamlike and unsettling universe, questioning the boundaries between consciousness and the unknown.
LAB RATS, 18min., USA Directed by Stimson Snead A man finds himself in cage, like a lab rat. The most recent abductee of a prolonged alien invasion. There he joins a woman, a day-one abductee, long consigned to the mind altering drugs given to her by their alien overlords. Together, they must decide whether or not to succumb to being pets or face the absurd horror of their reality and find a way to escape the lab.
Intermission, 25min,. Spain Directed by Arnau Vilaro During a theater rehearsal, David receives a phone call that throws him off. He walks aimlessly through Barcelona, physically present but mentally elsewhere. His wandering helps him revisit spaces that take on the form of reveries in a noisy city that never stops transforming.
Getting Her, 30min, USA Directed by Chris Haifley A hipster lesbian Casanova takes her dorky best friend, a chauvinist and virgin under her wing to teach him how to romance ladies; the goal, lose his virginity before their 10 year high school reunion.
Law’s World: Lipstick Bandit, 13min., USA Directed by Law Artis “A sassy pansexual sex blogger prepares for a high-profile house tour, but his plans are derailed by his narcissistic bestie, determined to retrieve something she claims is irreplaceable.”
PEELING, 17min,. Japan Directed by Ryusei Emi The main character Shiori, who struggles with her own identity, one day visits a women’s sex club. She has a secret that she cannot tell anyone and is afraid of being rejected, so she has a hard time exposing herself. With the help of her therapist, Takeru, she peels away her insecurities and fears.
Horror Underground Film Festival goes above and beyond for indie filmmakers. From the hybrid screening and detailed audience feedback to the filmmaker interview and generous promotional tools, every step felt intentional and supportive. I’m truly honored to receive the Best Director award from the audience—thank you for creating such a dynamic and engaging platform for the storytellers!
HORROR Underground was an incredible experience and I highly suggest it to any film maker. They really care about speaking with the artist, getting to know their story and why they make films while also doing an incredible job helping uplift emerging artists. Their feedback videos are very helpful as well. Can’t wait to submit my next project!
Such a great festival! They were really supportive after my film won, providing me with audience feedback for my movie and resources to help spread the word about it and connect with other filmmakers. I highly recommend this festival!
This was a fun one! Great communication, networking opportunities, and I enjoyed the viewer reactions. I’ll be back!
Really nice festival that helps filmmakers promote themselves!
This festival has a guaranteed 4-tier set up for each accepted script. (No matter what, all screenplays submitted receive FULL FEEDBACK on their work.) 1) Full Feedback on your script 2) Actors performance video reading of your script 3) Blog interview promotion. 4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show
NON-FICTION – Can be about the origins, preparations, families, or nutritional values of food. Can be about different types of cuisine and/or about the history of certain foods or drink.
FICTION – In a novel food and drink can show the culture, history, and environment of a fictional world. For example, the spices used in a stew or the rites around a particular beverage can reveal a lot about the society that created them. It can also represent and symbolic theme in the novel about society, status, and norms.
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Bookshelves with books for children. Educational library with literature for preschoolers and kids. Reading and studying. Fairy Tales, Encyclopedias and Dictionary. Cartoon flat vector illustration
WALL UNIT, 10min., Poland Directed by Joanna Polak A ramshackle wall unit is a symbol of the monotonous life of a certain 40-year-old man living in a grey, dirty post-communist block of flats district. Right after his birthday, suffering from the midlife crisis, the man decides to change his dull and routine-based existence. Alas, his wife stands in the way.
Lagom Svensk (Swedish Just Right), 18min., Sweden Directed by Jamil Walli After experiencing xenophobia, a Syrian guy re-enacts a verbal attack on a Swede and gets caught in a fight over what it means to be Swedish.
ALIADAS, 27min., USA Directed by Juan Diego Ramirez Laura, a college professor, is contemplating participating in a Pro Palestinian demonstration during commencement as an act of solidarity. Her coworker’s approach her with concern what that might do to her job security. Laura, now must decided whether to follow her beliefs or keep her job.
LARIAT, 5min., India Directed by Komalankutty Methil Any companion becomes an unwelcome companion at times
BATTLE, 11min., Ukraine Directed by Olga Samolevska Poetic interpretation of the russian war against Ukraine. There are no actual fighting in the film. Three poems by Olga Samolevska. Song based on a poem by Vasyl Stus. The film is based on documentary footage of the results of the battle.
FEEDBACK Toronto Comedy Film and Screenplay Festival is a must for filmmakers because you get direct feedback that allows you to know if your film works. Do people get it? Does it engage conversation? All of these questions were answered and more. Thank you. And Thank you for recognizing the actors that put in a great performance. There is a lot of talent out there and to tip your hat to two of ours, makes us giddy.
Awesome festival. So happy to have had my work be apart of it!
A fantastic festival that gives you audience feedback through a video compilation – nothing I’ve ever experienced a festival do before! It was incredible hearing what people thought of our film and the depth the were able to get from it – it was even slightly emotional hearing what they had to say. A Brilliant festival!
Fantastic festival – the feedback was amazing in that it was detailed and intelligent. The reviewers really understood the bigger concepts and subtitles of the my film (Spot The Indifference). I was also delighted that it won Best Performances and I’m very proud for the actors involved. Thank you once again!!
Thanks, Toronto. You have been a rock in my quest to get my screenplays produced. Your input is intelligent and always helpful.
This festival has a guaranteed 4-tier set up for each accepted script. (No matter what, all screenplays submitted receive FULL FEEDBACK on their work.) 1) Full Feedback on your script 2) Actors performance video reading of your script 3) Blog interview promotion. 4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show
