11/03/2025
BUFFALO FILM ACADEMY ANNOUNCES
FALL FILM FESTIVAL
Fall Film Festival: 7 minute maximum run time including title and credits
Due: DECEMBER 5, 2025 via email (TBA)
Shown: December Meeting/Christmas Party
Winner(s): Announced and shown at December Meeting/Christmas Party
RULES:
1. Must have been filmed within the last 2 years.
2. Must be submitted by the Director. We recognize films are a collaboration of talents and skills, but ultimately the film is the product of the director.
3. Submission is free to current Members. Non-members may submit a film for a $20 fee, thereby becoming members.
4. AI and stock footage will be limited to less than 25% of the film but we recognize some genres may have more than others. Contact the Board to plead your case.
5. Special effects and stock photographs do not count against the stock footage limit.
6. Films may be G, PG, PG-13 or R rated. No EXPLICIT s*x, violence or drug use. If your film is "R" rated, place a warning prior to the start of the film. Decisions of appropriateness of the film will be made by the BOD. Decisions will be final.
7. Any film footage, special effects, sound effects, music, or photos not created by film maker and/or crew must either be owned by the submitter or licensed for use in that film. You will be asked for proof.
Prizes will be awarded for:
Audience Favorite (decided by present member audience voting at meeting)
Best Film
Best Script
Best Acting
Best SFX
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Audio.
Awards subject to change based on entry number.
