AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi will take place in Hollywood, CA, from November 14–21, 2019. Entries are now being accepted and filmmakers are invited to submit feature, documentary, experimental, animated and short films at FEST.AFI.com or through FilmFreeway.

AFI FEST will have submission deadlines — early, official and final — for fiction shorts (under 30 minutes), nonfiction shorts (under 40 minutes) and feature films. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Live Action and Animated Short Film categories for the annual Academy Awards^®.

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Early Deadline – March 29
Official Deadline – May 3
Final Deadline – July 12

Audi will return as the exclusive
Presenting Sponsor of AFI FEST, enabling the festival to host the very best of
world cinema in Hollywood. Audi and their visionary support reflect a
continuing commitment to create opportunities for equality in film and
television. At AFI FEST 2018, Audi showcased a custom installation spotlighting
women filmmakers on the facade of The Hollywood Roosevelt. In 2017, Audi
created the Audi Fellowship for Women to support one female director and her
entire two-year AFI Conservatory enrollment.

Filmmakers can email [email protected] or call 866.AFI.FEST for more information about the submissions process.

AFI members receive special access to AFI FEST. Learn more about the benefits of membership on AFI.com.