Named for renowned director George Sidney, longtime supporter of the SLOIFF and indie filmmakers during his lifetime, this film competition is growing fast! Thanks to filmmakers from all over the world submitting exciting new films of all genres, lengths and subject matter, the SLOIFF is able to offer to its audiences a wide variety of contemporary, thought-provoking cinema and over 85% filmmaker attendance at their screenings. Great scenery, friendly, intelligent audiences, industry reps and wonderful hotels await you in beautiful San Luis Obispo. We hope to screen your film here in March 2014!
Entries will be accepted for consideration for the 2014 George Sidney Independent Film Competition beginning on July 1, 2013. Select filmmakers will be invited to present their films before a festival audience, March 5-9, 2014.
Films will compete in several categories:
- Best Full-length Narrative Film (45 min. +) – 1000 Cash Prize
- Best Full-length Documentary (45 min. +) – $1000 Cash Prize
- Best Short Film (under 45 min.) – $500 Cash Prize
- Best College Student Film (any length) – $500 Cash Prize
- More awards and prizes to be added soon!
Competition films will also be eligible for Audience Awards in three categories: Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Short Film and Best in Fest (any length).
Submissions in all categories must be received by November 30, 2013. The Withoutabox extended late submission deadline is December 15, 2013. Absolutely no late submissions will be considered after this date. All submissions must be received through Withoutabox.
For specific contest rules for The Filmmakers of Tomorrow competition for high school, middle and primary school students (not college students), please click here: Student Contest Rules. Submissions for this competition should be entered through Withoutabox and there is no entry fee.
Filmmakers with films that were produced, directed or written by residents in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara or Monterey counties are invited to submit their films through Withoutabox, for a discounted entry fee, for possible screening in the Central Coast Filmmakers Showcase. The same film cannot be entered in the George Sidney Independent Film Competition however. A separate set of jurists will choose a selection of films to be screened as “local” films. If the “local” film is entered in the George Sidney Independent Film Competition it will be judged by the SLOIFF Programming Committee along with all other entries from around the world.
| Deadlines | Student | Short | Feature |
| Earlybird: September 1, 2013 | GS*: $25.00 CCFS*: $15.00 |
GS: $30.00 CCFS: $20.00 |
GS: $40.00 CCFS: $25.00 |
| Regular: November 1, 2013 | GS: $30.00 CCFS: $20.00 |
GS: $35.00 CCFS: $25.00 |
GS: $45.00 CCFS: $30.00 |
| Late: November 30, 2013 | GS: $40.00 CCFS: $25.00 |
GS: $45.00 CCFS: $30.00 |
GS: $55.00 CCFS: $35.00 |
| WAB Extended: December 15, 2013 |
GS: $55.00 CCFS: $40.00 |
GS: $60.00 CCFS: $45.00 |
GS: $70.00 CCFS: $50.00 |
| *GS: George Sidney Independent Film Competition (open to all filmmakers worldwide) *CCFS: Central Coast Filmmakers Showcase (open to filmmakers in San Luis Obispo, Monterey and Santa Barbara Counties – see more information above) |
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PLEASE USE WITHOUTABOX TO SUBMIT YOUR FILM:
Please do not ask to have the entry fee waived! If you have any questions regarding film submissions, please email the Festival Director.
