UPDATE:
Due to Covid-19, we all are living in uncertain times right now. And, while we don't know what the world will look like in September, one thing for certain is that your safety is top priority for us. Though we will miss seeing all of your shining faces up close and personal, we've decided to host CCFF 2020 as an online virtual festival this year to do our part to flatten the curve. We still have a lot in store for you, including workshops, awards, the return of the monologue competition, and so much more. So make sure you subscribe to the website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up-to-date!
We look forward to seeing you (online) in September.
In keeping the momentum from the past 2 years, we're back with fundamental workshops, amazing films, and influential mentors in the film/TV industries, as we bring, yet, another monumental experience to the city of Indianapolis!
Designed with indies in mind, the Circle City Film Festival has emerged as a platform designed to promote diversity through the art of independent film. Our goal is to encourage filmmakers, actors, and artists to share and express our artistic abilities; and to provide these creatives with the resources, tools, and network they need to succeed in the independent realm and beyond.
On our mission to encourage the development of creative arts in and around Indianapolis, and the Midwest, the Circle City Film Festival celebrates the art of filmmaking with film screenings, informative panels, workshops, awards, and amazing networking opportunities. Created on the foundation of inclusion, CCFF strongly encourages women and people of color to submit their work.
We welcome submissions in the following categories:
Narrative Short Film
Narrative Feature Film
Documentary
Animated Film
Music Video
Student Film
TV Pilot
Web Series
Screenplay - Short
Screenplay - Feature
The 2020 Circle City Film Festival Chelsey Awards will offer "Best" awards in all categories where submissions are made, in addition to:
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Musical Score
People's Choice Award
Rookie Award
ACTING SCHOLARSHIP:
The Circle City Film Festival will award (1) actor, the ChelseyRai Standberry Acting Scholarship in the amount of $500 to be used toward tuition for an acting class, school, or workshop of the recipient's choice. Applicants must submit an essay (500 words minimum) on why they have a passion for acting, and their overall goals as an actor. Please visit our website our to submit your essay.