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(this page is information for the 2024 Festival)

Youth short films will be shown
Saturday July 13th, 2024 during the Springfield Street Fest
FREE TO PUBLIC

All films presented at Springfield Cinemas 3, in Springfield Vermont

SUBMISSIONS

Submissions are open to everyone, but only one submission per person per category (feature and short film). We ask that filmmakers be present for the event, located in Springfield, VT.

If you have any additional questions you can email freshcutfilmfestival@gmail.com
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Additional specifications of video formatting will be released soon.

If you’d like to make a submission for the non-youth category, it costs a one-time fee of $25. If you are submitting a short film for our youth category (under 18) then your submission is free. There’s an option to add a gift sum to your submission to help other filmmakers enter their piece, and to help cover the costs of this Festival.

Submitting a piece to this Festival does not guarantee your film will be showcased in the Festival itself. Submissions will be reviewed on a first-come first-served basis. By submitting your film you are agreeing to let us put your film on our TV stations, making you eligible for awards. The deadline for the 2024 Festival submissions is July 1st, 2024.

If you are interested in a seated ticket to view all of the films, you can reserve your festival ticket now. It’s $20, and first-come first-served. Filmmakers will each have a reserved seat.

YOUTH SHORT FILMS

We will be showing all youth short films during the Springfield Street Fest. There is no fee to enter as a young filmmaker. You must be under 18, and can only submit one piece. Your short film can be no longer than five minutes in length, and follow the rules below.

FOR THE YOUTH SHORT FILMS ONLY

You must include:
– Something “Fresh Cut” in your film

As well as ONE of the following
– A shot of a waterfall
– Use the word “cosmopolitan”, written or spoken
– Potential for Innovation, such as an old building or new gadget
– Something historical

MIXER

After the established filmmakers have had their films featured, we’re inviting all filmmakers that have become a part of the Festival to enjoy a guest speaker and mixer to talk about their films and meet each other. This is a great way for young filmmakers to be inspired, and connect with other people in the field. Just as it is great for established filmmakers to make connections with their peers and potentially find some up and coming talent.

2024 Teaser Trailer

RESOURCES

Did you know SAPA TV has filming and editing equipment that is free to the public to sign out and use? If you’re having difficulty with the technical element, check out our pages detailing what equipment we have. We also host tech camps and workshops for youth to learn our equipment and programs to create their own content. Keep in touch by following us on FaceBook or checking our website for new events.