Tier 2
Florida Film Festival
Maitland, United States
- Submission deadline
- 9 December 2026
- Entry fee
- from USD 35
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation, Music videos
- Format
- In-Person
- Next edition
- 2027
Last verified 29 September 2026
About Florida Film Festival
The Florida Film Festival exists to entertain, inspire, educate, and connect the community though film. It is a window to a world of expanding respect, wisdom and creativity.
Awards this festival can qualify you for
Oscar Animated Short · Animated Short Film
Win Grand Jury Award: Best Animated Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
Oscar Documentary Short · Documentary Short Subject
Win Grand Jury Award: Best Documentary Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
Oscar Live Action Short · Live Action Short Film
Win Grand Jury Award: Best Narrative Short to qualify for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
Florida Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the Florida Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Florida Film Festival is around 9 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Florida Film Festival?
Submitting to Florida Film Festival costs from USD 35 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Florida Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Florida Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Is Florida Film Festival an award qualifying festival?
Yes. Florida 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 Florida Film Festival held?
Florida Film Festival takes place in Maitland, United States.
Is Florida Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Florida 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 Florida Film Festival right for your film?
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