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The Sundial Film Festival is an international film festival based in Redding, California, held annually at the historic Cascade Theatre. Now in its 18th year, the festival has become a cornerstone of arts and culture in the region, showcasing over 500 films created by talented filmmakers with connections to Northern California.
Dedicated to a filmmaker-first experience, the festival offers a full day of screenings, including both matinee and evening showings, and kicks off with an invitation-only pre-party gala the night before. Its lineup has featured early works from now-prominent creators such as Jeff Loveness, Eric Jacobus, and Will Lascelles, reinforcing the festival’s role as a launching pad for emerging talent.
Awards are given for “Best of” in each category, along with “Best of Festival,” and laurels for all official selections. The Sundial Film Festival continues to champion diverse storytelling, support local creators, and connect filmmakers with audiences who share a love for independent cinema.
All fiction genres, forms and subjects welcome. Runtime must be 30 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All non-fiction genres, forms and subjects welcome. Runtime must be 30 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All non-fiction within the outdoor and adventure genres welcome. Runtime must be 20 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All fiction or non-fiction within the comedy genre welcome. Runtime must be 20 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All fiction within the sci-fi and fantasy genres welcome. Runtime must be 20 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All fiction and non-fiction genres, forms and subjects welcome. Film must be an episode of a series produced for distribution on a social media platform or series specific website. Episode runtime must be 20 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All fiction and non-fiction genres, forms and subjects welcome. Film must be directed by a filmmaker making their directorial debut. Film runtime must be 20 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All fiction and non-fiction genres, forms and subjects welcome. Filmmaker must provide proof they are/were enrolled in school during production of the film. Film runtime must be 20 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All fiction and non-fiction genres, forms of children's related short film and subjects welcome. Film must be produced for young children. Runtime must be 10 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All music driven films welcome. Runtime must be 7 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All fiction and non-fiction genres, forms and subjects welcome. Film should push the boundaries of conventional filmmaking in some way. Runtime must be 20 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All fiction and non-fiction genres, forms and subjects welcome. Director or at least 50% of crew must reside in northern California (counties included: Shasta, Tehama, Trinity, Del Norte, Humboldt, Modoc, Lassen, Mendocino, Glenn, Butte, Plumas, Sierra, Nevada, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, & Lake counties). Film runtime must be 20 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All fiction and non-fiction genres, forms and subjects welcome. Over 50% of film must have been filmed in northern California (counties included: Shasta, Tehama, Trinity, Del Norte, Humboldt, Modoc, Lassen, Mendocino, Glenn, Butte, Plumas, Sierra, Nevada, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, & Lake counties). Film runtime must be 20 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All fiction and non-fiction genres, forms and subjects welcome. Film must be a commissioned commercial film that is designed to advertise or promote a business, non-profit or group. Film runtime must be 5 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All fiction and non-fiction genres, forms and subjects welcome. Film must have been produced for no more than $500.00 USD. Film runtime must be 20 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All fiction and non-fiction genres, forms and subjects related to indigenous peoples welcome. Runtime must be 20 minutes or less. No restrictions on premiere, online status or production year.
All fiction and non-fiction genres, forms and subjects welcome. Script must be no more than 20 pages in length. This category is not eligible for the film “Best of Show” and “People’s Choice” awards.
All fiction and non-fiction genres, forms and subjects welcome. Treatment must be no more than 10 pages in length. This category is not eligible for the film “Best Film of Show” and “People’s Choice” awards.
Tyler Faires
Festival Director