A sanctuary for narrative, experimental, and quirky cinema; a platform for independent competition, networking, and prestigious awards for bold artists and female filmmakers
Deadline: November 19, 2026.
Festival Name: Shawna Shea Film Festival
Location: Uxbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Festival Date: April 15-17, 2027
Edition: 15th Edition
About the Festival:The Shawna Shea Film Festival is an international independent festival with a distinct, non-mainstream approach. It celebrates narrative films just as much as it embraces quirky, unconventional, and experimental works.
Awards:Awards are presented in various categories, including the Shawna Spirit Award for artists who challenge artistic boundaries and norms and are truly independent, as well as the Women’s Scholarship Award for aspiring female filmmakers from around the world.
Accepted Genres:Experimental short/feature, narrative short/feature, horror short/feature, documentary short/feature, student short, animated short/feature, mobile short/feature, short/feature screenplays, and Italian short/feature films.
Runtime:Less than 20 minutes.
Production Year:Films produced within the last three years.
Language and Subtitles:All non-English films must have English subtitles.
Entry Fee: $35-40
Deadline:November 19, 2026
Additional Information:The festival includes an awards ceremony, parties, and networking opportunities. All feature-length scripts must be under 110 pages.
