Tier 2
AmDocs Film Festival
Palm Springs, United States
- Submission deadline
- 10 January 2027
- Entry fee
- from USD 25
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation, Experimental, Music videos
- Next edition
- 2027
Last verified 29 September 2026
Awards this festival can qualify you for
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Win Best Animated Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Win Best Documentary Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
AmDocs Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the AmDocs Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for AmDocs Film Festival is around 10 January 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to AmDocs Film Festival?
Submitting to AmDocs Film Festival costs from USD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does AmDocs Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. AmDocs Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Is AmDocs Film Festival an award qualifying festival?
Yes. AmDocs Film Festival can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.
Where is AmDocs Film Festival held?
AmDocs Film Festival takes place in Palm Springs, United States.
Is AmDocs Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
AmDocs Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
Is AmDocs Film Festival right for your film?
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