Humboldt Film Festival

About

The Humboldt International Film Festival is the oldest student-run film festival in the world.
It has been bringing independent and alternative short films to Humboldt County for forty-five years. As the world’s oldest student-run film festival we have created a unique venue for traditional films and alternative digital media that enjoys an international reputation for supporting and celebrating independent filmmakers working in traditional, experimental and non-traditional modes.

Founded in 1967 by a group of film-loving Humboldt State University students the Humboldt Film Festival has expanded over the years to feature several days of public screenings, workshops and presentations by guest filmmakers each spring. The festival promotes the art of film, not only as a means of entertainment, but also as a vehicle for self-expression and a stimulus for dialogue about social, political and cultural issues.

Awards

FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS: 

• The Best of the Fest — $500
• Best Narrative — $250
• Best Documentary — $250
• Best Animation — $250
• Best Experimental — $250

SPECIAL AWARDS: 

• Best Experimental Technique — $250
• Best Film with the Immigration Theme — $250
• Best Film Celebrating Local or Environmental Sustainability — $250

LAUREL AWARDS: 

• Audience Choice in Best of Fest, Narrative, Documentary, Animation, and Experimental

Rules

• Entries must be 30 MINUTES OR LESS.
• Film must have been completed after January 2020.
• Submit via Filmfreeway.
• Finalists must submit .mov or .mp4 file).
• Must include English subtitles if film is in another language.
• Must include entry fee and a brief synopsis.
• Press Kits are not required right away.

Premiere Requirements

No premiere requirement

Jury and Organizers

• Susan Abbey — Festival faculty adviser
• Debra Ryerson — Budget
• Peter Blickensderfer — Student co-director
• Kat Lundahl — Student co-director
• Aurelio Torres-Garcia — Student co-director