Do you, or someone you know, like science fiction? Check out the Galactic Film Fest in Santa Ana, Calif. this summer! The two-day film festival will be Aug. 9-10 at the Frida Cinema.
Film submissions for the festival are now open. The Galactic Film Fest accepts submissions for features, shorts, super shorts, web series, and animations, in the following categories: space & aliens; scientific & paranormal; comedy; fantasy and creatures. Here are some of the general rules:
– All films submitted must have been completed on or after July 1, 2013.
– All films must be submitted in electronic format or version.
– All feature films must be over 45 and under 120 minutes.
– All short films & web series must be over 11 and under 44 minutes in length.
– All super shorts and trailers must be under 10 minutes.
– Filmmakers will be notified of their submission status by approximately July 18
On top of numerous different films, the festival will also include a costume contest that anyone can enter. Galactic Film Fest will also be hosting a sci-fi pageant called “Miss/Mr. Galactic”. In order to participate, contestants must be 21 or older, and is free to enter. The prizes and rules for the contest are as follows:
– Winner will reign for one year
– A sash, crown, and a new ROKU box
– $500 cash ($200 on the spot and $100 for each mandatory event appearance
– Contestants must submit your own 3 best photos (SCIFI and Cosplay) along with the entry form
– All finalists MUST attend one or both days of the festival
– Entries will be accepted through June 10
– Online voting will run from June 15 to July 15
– Finalists will be announced July 16
– Competition will conclude Aug. 10 before festival awards
The Frida Cinema is located at 305 East 4th Street Santa Ana, Ca 92701. Ticket prices are $30 for both days of the festival (presale).For further film/contest details visit http://www.galacticfilmfest.com. Live long and prosper, and may the force be with you.
