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  • USA Film Festival

USA Film Festival

Dallas, Texas

Early Deadline: Dec 15, 2022
Regular Deadline: Jan 15, 2023
Late Deadline: Feb 15, 2023
Online Extended Deadline: Mar 03, 2023

One of the oldest and most respected festivals and film arts organizations in the U.S., the 53-year old USA Film Festival is a Dallas-based, 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in the film and video arts. Through its YEAR-ROUND "live cinema" programs and special events, the USA Film Festival provides an opportunity for the public to discover new films and sheds new light on familiar films by facilitating discussion and encounters with master, mid-career and emerging filmmakerse.

The 53rd Annual USA Film Festival will be held on April 19-23, 2023. The annual spring festival is a curated event featuring the best new feature & short films, U.S. and foreign films, Tributes to master artists, and an International Short Film & Video Competition with awards administered by national jury (including the Texas Award*).

*All short works shot in Texas or made by current residents of Texas are eligible for this additional award.

For more information, visit https://filmfreeway.com/USAFilmFestival.


Call for entry posted August 23, 2022

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