Slamdance serves as a showcase for the discovery of new and emerging independent artists and is dedicated to the nurturing and development of their vision. We accept films in every genre, on any topic, from every country around the world. The festival program is selected from 100% blind submissions and we do not disqualify any films based on premiere status or date of completion.
Born out of rejection, Slamdance showcases new and emerging independent artists, filmmakers and storytellers.
Started in 1995 by a group of writer/director/producers, Slamdance continues to be organized and programmed by active filmmakers. Now in its nineteenth year as a festival that runs simultaneously to the Sundance Film Festival, Slamdance has established a unique reputation for premiering independent films by first-time directors working with limited budgets.
As a year-round organization, Slamdance serves as a showcase for the discovery of new and emerging talent and is dedicated to the nurturing and development of new independent artists and their cinematic vision. For the 2014 Festival, Slamdance received a record number of over 5,000 submissions. Slamdance lives by its mantra: “By Filmmakers, For Filmmakers.” No other festival is fully programmed by filmmakers.
Categories: Features (Narrative, Documentary), Shorts (Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Experimental), Beyond Features (bold and daring films that exemplify the Slamdance spirit)
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: JULY 25, 2014
REGULAR DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
LATE DEADLINE: OCTOBER 9, 2014
WAB EXTENDED DEADLINE: OCTOBER 16, 2014
