Tier 3

Catalina Film Festival

LOS ANGELES, United States

Submission deadline: 23 July 2026
Entry fee: from USD 20
Premiere: No premiere requirement
Formats accepted: Shorts, Features, Documentaries
Format: In-Person

Last verified 12 June 2026

About Catalina Film Festival

The charitable mission of the Catalina Film Institute is to champion IMAGINATION, EDUCATION and DESTINATION with year-round film workshops, industry panels and inspiring events! We are a California Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation comprised of industry professionals that love film, the creative process, and the story-tellers that create thought-provoking film and new media. Our goal is to help foster the growth of these creative story-tellers worldwide, but also celebrate, promote and educate on this art-form within film and the film-making process (utilizing all the stages of creation, its components, mediums and distribution channels).

Catalina Film Festival submission FAQ

When is the Catalina Film Festival submission deadline?

The main submission deadline for Catalina Film Festival is around 23 July 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

How much does it cost to submit to Catalina Film Festival?

Submitting to Catalina Film Festival costs from USD 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Does Catalina Film Festival require a premiere?

No premiere requirement. Catalina Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Where is Catalina Film Festival held?

Catalina Film Festival takes place in LOS ANGELES, United States.

Is Catalina Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?

Catalina 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. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Catalina Film Festival through FilmRun's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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