The Film Culture of Niagara
The Mighty Niagara Film Fest (MNFF) presents films made about or in Niagara, by filmmakers with connections to the region, as well as films that are considered of interest to Niagara audiences.
Films are screened at unique venues across Niagara.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the MNFF Application Rules and Guidelines?
The Mighty Niagara Film Fest (MNFF) is now accepting film submissions for the 2023 film program, to be presented at select venues in Niagara. Deadline 16 Apr 2023 11:59PM
The Mighty Niagara Film Fest accepts submissions of recent film and media works including feature and short length, live-action, documentary, animation, and experiments in moving image media. MNFF screens films made about or in Niagara, by filmmakers with connections to the region, as well as films of special interest to Niagara audiences.
The Mighty Niagara Film Fest is committed to:
- Supporting the filmmaking community of Niagara
- Showcasing contemporary film and media works including feature and short length, live action, documentary, animation, and experiments in moving image media
- Programming films that reflect Niagara’s diverse and changing community
- Providing a safe, accessible way to see intriguing films connected to Niagara
- Growing community partnerships and engaging local businesses
- Maintaining fees to filmmakers above industry standards
Submissions are reviewed by a programming committee assembled by the Niagara Artists Centre. The committee focuses on developing a program that shares what’s happening in contemporary Niagara filmmaking while also discovering intriguing titles from Niagara’s rich film history.
Eligibility
- Submitted film work must be made within the Niagara region and/or made by artists residing in the Niagara region, or relevant themes connected to the Niagara community.
- All genre formats are accepted, including; shorts, features, documentaries, fiction, and experimental films.
- All non-English language films will be required to provide content with English subtitles.
- Short films are considered under 50 minutes. Features must be over 50 minutes.
- All eligible submissions must have been completed after January 2021. A film may only be submitted once for the festival, revised versions will not be considered.
- Works in Progress are eligible, final delivery is to be confirmed closer to the festival date.
Terms and Conditions
- No entry fees to apply
- Collective or individual submissions accepted
- All languages accepted, non-English dialogue requires English subtitles
- Films can be available online and on other platforms and still enter the competition
- Artists are paid screening fees based on rates set by the Independent Media Arts Alliance www.imaa.ca in Canadian currency and receive two (2) complimentary tickets to attend their screening event.
For further inquiries contact: mightyniagaraff@gmail.com
How do I Submit My Film?
You can find our film entry form at MNFF Call For Submissions Deadline 15 July 2024 at 11:59PM