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The Annual Dragon*Con Independent Short Film Festival

Director: Matthew M. Foster

We focus each year on showcasing the finest independent films of the fantastic.  We welcome not only Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror films, but any film of the imagination that steps out of the slice-of-life category.  That includes short animated films of all types.

The Dragon*Con Independent Film Festival is a four day event of film screenings and panels, with directors, producers, writers, actors, SFX & makeup artists all sharing their expertise. The Festival competition is primarily for short films (under 60 minutes), but we do take a few independent features.

Please go to the Main Festival Page for more information on the Dragon*Con Film Festival and on Film Panels at Dragon*Con.

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Submitting Your Film

We're looking for the best films and our submission period is open. The deadline is May 7th, but there's no reason to wait. Dragon*Con has an attendance of 35,000+.  That's your potential audience. A great place to have your work screened, and mix with our many filmmakers and celebrities, the Dragon*Con Independent Film Festival is waiting for your film. 

For more information, click here.

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Entry & Fees

Our Entry Fee is: $35. However, you can receive a $5 discount by using an “upgraded project” on www.withoutabox.com. (see below)

• Each film must have a entry form filled out online (see below) and fee.
• Entries must be submitted on DVD (preferred) or VHS videotape (½" at SP 2-hr speed) in NTSC format. Foreign-language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English.
• You need not attend the convention to participate.
• Checks or money orders should be made out to “Dragon*Con, Inc.”, though you can use the online system and not worry about paper.

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Entry Form

The Dragon*Con Independent Short Film Festival prefers paperless entries submitted via The International Film Festival Submission System on the Web at: www.withoutabox.com.

Withoutabox provides cost-saving, online entry to major film festivals throughout the U.S. and in Europe with one master entry form, allowing you and us to enter your film more quickly and with greater accuracy. This method is free and easy.

More information on submitting your film is available here.

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Shipping

Cost of shipping is the responsibility of the entrant. Exhibition copies must be sent to the festival prepaid. The festival cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss of materials while in transit. Disks/tapes will NOT be returned. Please protect your disk with a plastic case, and label it with your name and address, your email address, and the film's title and running time.

Please use only plastic or bubble pack cases when shipping entries. Do not use fiber envelopes as they tend to break and release fibers that can damage our equipment.

All entries must be mailed to:

Dragon*Con Independent Short Film Festival
PO Box 16459
Atlanta, GA 30321-0459

Please be sure to include your contact information with your film.

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Awards

The Dragon Con Independent Short Film Festival presents Best of Fest awards to films selected as:

• Best Short
• Best Animated Short

Also, the jury will select a 1st place for Feature Films as well as in genre categories, which in the past have included:  Action & Suspense, Asian-Themed, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Horror Comedy, Magic Realism, Parody, Science Fiction, Short-Short, Animated Comedy, Animated Drama, Animated Fantasy & Science Fiction, and Animated Horror.

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Panels and Programming

With all our great films, you might forget our panels. Don't.  The directors, writers, and producers of our films will discuss their experiences, and tell you how they created their works.  Plus don't miss our seminars on the technical aspects of film production.  You want to make a film?  We'll show you how.

More information, check out our  will be available on the festival site in July.

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Volunteering

We're always looking for a few good volunteers.  If you are interested in being a part of the Film Festival, contact Matthew Foster.

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