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SUBMIT YOUR FILM
Experience the pinnacle of independent filmmaking with The Online Box Office Film Festival's competitive series. From riveting feature-length narratives to groundbreaking international shorts, our festival celebrates the dynamic spectrum of cinematic artistry. Each quarter, we curate a diverse and enriching showcase that champions excellence and innovation in filmmaking, offering viewers an unparalleled cinematic journey.
The Online Box Office Film Festival receives more than 2,000 film submissions annually for competition series. To submit a film for consideration or to learn more, visit FilmFreeway.
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dates and deadlines
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Competition categories
Animated Shorts
With the power to captivate and inspire, these animated short films exemplify the breadth of the creative process — spanning from hand-drawn characters to stop-motion and digital rendering techniques — and demonstrate the art of storytelling in its most distinctive forms.
international Shorts
This anthology features impactful short films that offer diverse perspectives from around the world, addressing urgent challenges confronting our global society. From BIPOC narratives to homelessness, healthcare, and women's rights, these films courageously explore pressing issues affecting communities worldwide.
LGBTQ+ Shorts
Acknowledging the imperative for inclusive narratives, the Online Box Office Film Festival has forged a collaboration to establish an exclusive short film competition. This initiative provides a pivotal platform for emerging queer filmmakers, offering them an opportunity to showcase their stories, receive mentorship, and garner widespread exposure.
Narrative Features
Spanning from uproarious comedies to poignant dramas, the chosen narrative feature films embody a rich tapestry of storytelling diversity. They exemplify excellence in acting, directing, cinematography, and editing, showcasing a wide spectrum of cinematic artistry and emotional depth.
Shorts Spotlight
Breaking free from conventional filmmaking norms, these short films embark on a transformative journey. They evoke laughter, prompt reflection on the struggles of individuals, and challenge our perceptions of the world, leaving an indelible mark on our minds and hearts.
Documentary Features
Documentaries offer more than just subject matter; they deliver captivating narratives that enlighten and engage audiences, sparking reflection and discussion on relevant and timely topics.
Student Shorts
Within this compilation, student-crafted short films epitomize burgeoning creativity across a vast spectrum of genres and mediums. From live-action narratives to documentary explorations and animated marvels, these works showcase diverse artistic visions and innovative storytelling approaches.
rules
To see the rules and terms for submission, visit filmfreeway.com.
awards & prizes
The Online Box Office Film Festival honors the top films in competition categories and will award additional recognitions at the discretion of festival jurors.
judging
At the Online Box Office Film Festival, competition entries undergo rigorous evaluation by a distinguished panel of jurors comprising seasoned journalists, filmmakers, producers, and industry executives renowned for their discerning eye for cinematic excellence.
FESTIVAL
top 3 grand prize winners
​1st place: after the night with Valerie
2nd place: endgame
3rd place: my brother's keeper
category winners
best director: alex m. garnett
best screenplay: Endgame
best sound design: my brother's keeper
best international film: kaali maati
best cinematography: labyrinth
best ensemble: cake
best horror: voodoo in My Heart
best sci-fi: take me
best animation: behind the glass
TOP 3 GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
