Dreams Come True Film Festival

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States, North America

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Dreams Come True Film Festival

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States, North America

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General Information

edition

4th

Contact details

Terre Haute, Indiana 47802 United States

47802

filmfestival@dreamscometruefilms.com

812-917-2332

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About the festival

Dreams Come True Film Festival is the sister company to Dreams Come True Films LLC, which was established in June 2011. Based in Terre Haute, IN, Dreams Come True Films LLC is a faith based, family run independent production company that has produced five feature films and two short films.

Dreams Come True Film Festival's number one goal is to showcase the best of the best in filmmaking. We don't care what the budget is or who the star may be, we just want to watch amazing films by amazing filmmakers. Our goal is to stand out from all the rest.

Filmmakers are bombarded with thousands of choices when it comes to entering film festivals and we want to be the very first choice each year. Our festival is built on honesty and integrity, honoring filmmakers who give their all to make a great film. We'll have more categories than most, which equals more winners!

In addition to having many chances to win, our entry fees are lower than most festivals you will find anywhere! We know how making a film can break the bank, and we don't feel that the excitement of entering festivals should be dampened by seeing really high entry fees once you have found a festival you qualify for, so we make it as pleasant as possible.

The Season 4 event will return to a LIVE SCREENING festival and we're praying for a successful season.

In season 4 we will have some incredible & competent judges who are very eager and are now standing by to watch the films submitted in 2020. These judges are film loving fanatics who are truly excited to join our team.

Submit your film today! Questions? Send us an e-mail.

Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best family / faith based film
Best Web Series
Best Documentary
Best Music video

Best Lead Actor in a feature film
Best Lead Actress in a feature film
Best Lead Actor in a short film
Best Lead Actress in a short film

Best Supporting Actor in a feature
Best Supporting Actress in a feature
Best Supporting Actor in a short
Best Supporting Actress in a short film

Best teen actor or actress in a feature or short film (if nominated by judges)
Best younger actor or actress in a feature or short film (if nominated by judges)
Best Senior Citizen actor or actress in a feature of short film (if nominated by judges)

Best Directing
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Score
Best Writing

Most Inspiring Film
Most intriguing movie trailer
Best looking movie poster

All Semi-Finalists will receive a laurel wreath.
Winners will receive laurel wreath plus a printable certificate perfect for framing.
Best Overall (The WOW factor) This film will be the *BEST OF FEST* Trophy Winner!

The winner in each category will receive a printable award certificate. And then there will be one big winner "BEST OF FEST" and the winner of the Best of Fest will receive a DREAMS COME TRUE FILM FESTIVAL TROPHY!

About

Dreams Come True Film Festival is the sister company to Dreams Come True Films LLC, which was established in June 2011. Based in Terre Haute, IN, Dreams Come True Films LLC is a faith based, family run independent production company that has produced five feature films and two short films.

Dreams Come True Film Festival's number one goal is to showcase the best of the best in filmmaking. We don't care what the budget is or who the star may be, we just want to watch amazing films by amazing filmmakers. Our goal is to stand out from all the rest.

Filmmakers are bombarded with thousands of choices when it comes to entering film festivals and we want to be the very first choice each year. Our festival is built on honesty and integrity, honoring filmmakers who give their all to make a great film. We'll have more categories than most, which equals more winners!

In addition to having many chances to win, our entry fees are lower than most festivals you will find anywhere! We know how making a film can break the bank, and we don't feel that the excitement of entering festivals should be dampened by seeing really high entry fees once you have found a festival you qualify for, so we make it as pleasant as possible.

The Season 4 event will return to a LIVE SCREENING festival and we're praying for a successful season.

In season 4 we will have some incredible & competent judges who are very eager and are now standing by to watch the films submitted in 2020. These judges are film loving fanatics who are truly excited to join our team.

Submit your film today! Questions? Send us an e-mail.

Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best family / faith based film
Best Web Series
Best Documentary
Best Music video

Best Lead Actor in a feature film
Best Lead Actress in a feature film
Best Lead Actor in a short film
Best Lead Actress in a short film

Best Supporting Actor in a feature
Best Supporting Actress in a feature
Best Supporting Actor in a short
Best Supporting Actress in a short film

Best teen actor or actress in a feature or short film (if nominated by judges)
Best younger actor or actress in a feature or short film (if nominated by judges)
Best Senior Citizen actor or actress in a feature of short film (if nominated by judges)

Best Directing
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Score
Best Writing

Most Inspiring Film
Most intriguing movie trailer
Best looking movie poster

All Semi-Finalists will receive a laurel wreath.
Winners will receive laurel wreath plus a printable certificate perfect for framing.
Best Overall (The WOW factor) This film will be the *BEST OF FEST* Trophy Winner!

The winner in each category will receive a printable award certificate. And then there will be one big winner "BEST OF FEST" and the winner of the Best of Fest will receive a DREAMS COME TRUE FILM FESTIVAL TROPHY!

Awards & Winners

2019

Best Cinematography - Feature Film (Winner)

Best Cinematography - Feature Film (Nominated)

Terms and rules

1. We will accept films from any year and any size budget.
2. Filmmakers may submit more than one film. However, every submission requires it's own entry fee.
3. All submissions are final once entered. Our judges will begin reviewing the materials we receive immediately. No refunds. Please do not ask for waivers.
4. Short films must be 40 minutes or less including credits.
5. Feature films must be between 40-150 minutes including credits.
6. By submitting your film, you grant us permission to share your film with our judges and festival Director.
7. Absolutely no pornographic material. Absolutely no nudity will be accepted.
8. All submissions must be ONLINE only, as our judges all need to have access to the films via online / FilmFreeway. *THINK GREEN*
9. Submissions in languages other than English must be subtitled.
10. Once you have submitted a project, please be sure to LIKE and follow us on Facebook and we would appreciate you sharing our fan page.
11.) Films selected to screen live at the festival will be required to send us (at your own expense) TWO (2) hard copies of the film for screening. No exceptions.
DISCLAIMER:
We reserve the right to change your category if you happen to be the only project submitted in a particular category, to prevent there from only being one submission, and a winner by default. Any questions? Please ask.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Feature Films
Early Bird (31st December, 2019) $15
Late (31st May, 2020) $25

Short Films
Early Bird (31st December, 2019) $10
Late (31st May, 2020) $20

Documentary
Early Bird (31st December, 2019) $15
Late (31st May, 2020) $25

Web Series
Early Bird (31st December, 2019) $10
Late (31st May, 2020) $20

Music Video
Early Bird (31st December, 2019) $5
Late (31st May, 2020) $10

Most Intriguing Movie Trailer
Early Bird (31st December, 2019) $5
Late (31st May, 2020) $10

Best Looking Movie Poster
Early Bird (31st December, 2019) $5
Late (31st May, 2020) $10

Faith Based / Family Friendly
Early Bird (31st December, 2019) $15
Late (31st May, 2020) $25

To be very clear, this category should not contain any foul language or violence. Films in this category should be those that you can sit down and watch with the whole family; the kinds of films that would appeal to families who subscribe to PURE FLIX, etc. This category should leave the viewers feeling good, and hopeful, that there is still good in the world.

2nd Chance Opportunity
Early Bird (31st December, 2019) $15
Late (31st May, 2020) $25

This category is especially for those filmmakers who submitted to us in season one or two but was not chosen as an Official Selection. The reason we wanted a 2nd chance category is that many times, "time" is our number one enemy, meaning that when we were running a live screening festival in seasons one and two, time was a conflict, as we received many more submissions than we had time to screen in person in one weekend. So, now that we are an online festival, we feel giving those who did not make it the first time around, a second chance. Plus, we have 8 brand new judges in season 3. Get that project dusted off and in front of NEW EYES that may appreciate a film that the prior seasons' judges could not. You just never know what a second chance might bring.

Student Films
Early Bird (31st December, 2019) $10
Late (31st May, 2020) $10

Feedback Requested by Filmmaker
Early Bird (31st December, 2019) $15
Late (31st May, 2020) $20

If you feel the need to receive feedback, for a small fee, the Director of the festival will send you feedback from at least five judges. We will be incredibly honest, and provide solid, truthful feedback about your film, so that you will know what is working and what is not.

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