Best Short Film
OLYMPIC
Welcome to Colorado Avant-Garde
festival in the beautiful city of Denver, where we are going to discover future of
cinematography.
Awards
Short film
Documentary film
Feature film
Best Director
Best Animation Film
Best Original Music
Best Camera Operator
Best Avant-Garde Work
Best Abstract Work
About
Our festival totally welcome every filmmaker, and looking for those, who aren't
afraid of opening soul to the world and doing something, that no one has done
before, that's why key word of our name is Avant-Garde
Best works from our festival will be shown on our screening event on 16th of January in Green Spaces . We will be glad to see everyone there. That day our visitors will get to an amusing gathering of people with similar interests and strong love for cinema. This event will offer a good time, watching award-winning films from the festival, talking to other visitors and discovering something new about filmmakers and filmmaking.
Avant-Garde - is a mark of fearless expression of your ideas, a mark of inevitable future, that we are building. Our aim is to seek originality and avant-garde spirit in different works from all over the world. If your extraordinary cinematic vision is ready to become a future of filmmaking, we need you!
Submit now and be ready for future to come!
Best works from our festival will be shown on our screening event on 16th of January in Green Spaces . We will be glad to see everyone there. That day our visitors will get to an amusing gathering of people with similar interests and strong love for cinema. This event will offer a good time, watching award-winning films from the festival, talking to other visitors and discovering something new about filmmakers and filmmaking.
Avant-Garde - is a mark of fearless expression of your ideas, a mark of inevitable future, that we are building. Our aim is to seek originality and avant-garde spirit in different works from all over the world. If your extraordinary cinematic vision is ready to become a future of filmmaking, we need you!
Submit now and be ready for future to come!
Award winners
Best Feature Film
Santa Zeta
Best Documentary Work
The 3100
Best Experimental Work
ALGORITHMIA, A FATAL FILM POEM
Best Short Script
WOW – War of Wombs
Best Feature Script
Vacuus
Best Directing
Which way should my chimney face?
Best Actor
The Mountain
Best Actress
Figurine
Best Animation Film
Solar Neighbor
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Best Original Music
Dead, Not Dead (2025)
Best Camera Operator
FAITH IN LOVE
Best Avant-Garde Work
Hey Brown
Best AI Film
The Sentient Market: Your Emotions for Sale
Best Music Video
The Sanctity of Faith
Best Editing
TAPPED OUT
Best Cinematography
Opposable
Special Avant-Garde Jury Award
Isolated: A Short Film
Special Avant-Garde Jury Award
Axol: A Short Film
Rules
Eligibility Requirements
Film Specifications
• Runtime: No minimum or maximum length restrictions
• Format: Digital submissions only (MP4, MOV, or AVI preferred)
• Resolution: Minimum 1080p HD quality
• Language: Films in any language accepted (English subtitles required for non-English films)
• Completion Date: Films must be completed within 30 months of submission deadline
Filmmaker Eligibility
• Open to filmmakers worldwide, regardless of age or experience level
• Both individual filmmakers and production teams welcome
• Student and professional works equally considered
• No geographical restrictions
Submission Categories
Primary Categories
1. Experimental Narrative - Innovative storytelling approaches
2. Abstract/Visual Art - Non-narrative experimental works
3. Documentary Avant-Garde - Unconventional documentary techniques
4. Animation Innovation - Groundbreaking animated works
5. Mixed Media - Films incorporating multiple artistic mediums
Special Recognition Awards
• Breakthrough Vision Award - For first-time filmmakers
• Technical Innovation Award - For pioneering cinematographic techniques
• Social Impact Award - For films addressing contemporary issues through avant-garde lens
Submission Process
Required Materials
• Completed submission form with filmmaker biography
• High-quality digital copy of the film
• Still images from the film (minimum 3, maximum 10)
Selection Criteria
Artistic Merit
• Originality and innovative approach to filmmaking
• Technical execution and craftsmanship
• Emotional impact and artistic vision • Contribution to advancing cinematic art form
Avant-Garde Spirit
• Willingness to challenge conventional filmmaking norms
• Experimental techniques and unconventional narratives
• Risk-taking in artistic expression
• Potential to influence future filmmaking trends
Festival Screening Event
Event Details
• Date: 16th of January
• Location: Green Spaces, Denver
• Format: Curated screening program with filmmaker Q&As
• Audience: Open to public with ticketed admission
Filmmaker Benefits
• Winners receive complimentary event tickets
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• Certificate of Winners for all winning films
Rights and Permissions
Filmmaker Rights
• Filmmakers retain all rights to their work
• Festival receives limited screening rights for event and promotional purposes
• No exclusive distribution agreements required
Content Guidelines
• Films must be original work of the submitting filmmaker
• All music, images, and third-party content must be properly licensed
• Offensive or discriminatory content subject to review
• Festival decisions are final and not subject to appeal
Submit now and be ready for the future to come!
Film Specifications
• Runtime: No minimum or maximum length restrictions
• Format: Digital submissions only (MP4, MOV, or AVI preferred)
• Resolution: Minimum 1080p HD quality
• Language: Films in any language accepted (English subtitles required for non-English films)
• Completion Date: Films must be completed within 30 months of submission deadline
Filmmaker Eligibility
• Open to filmmakers worldwide, regardless of age or experience level
• Both individual filmmakers and production teams welcome
• Student and professional works equally considered
• No geographical restrictions
Submission Categories
Primary Categories
1. Experimental Narrative - Innovative storytelling approaches
2. Abstract/Visual Art - Non-narrative experimental works
3. Documentary Avant-Garde - Unconventional documentary techniques
4. Animation Innovation - Groundbreaking animated works
5. Mixed Media - Films incorporating multiple artistic mediums
Special Recognition Awards
• Breakthrough Vision Award - For first-time filmmakers
• Technical Innovation Award - For pioneering cinematographic techniques
• Social Impact Award - For films addressing contemporary issues through avant-garde lens
Submission Process
Required Materials
• Completed submission form with filmmaker biography
• High-quality digital copy of the film
• Still images from the film (minimum 3, maximum 10)
Selection Criteria
Artistic Merit
• Originality and innovative approach to filmmaking
• Technical execution and craftsmanship
• Emotional impact and artistic vision • Contribution to advancing cinematic art form
Avant-Garde Spirit
• Willingness to challenge conventional filmmaking norms
• Experimental techniques and unconventional narratives
• Risk-taking in artistic expression
• Potential to influence future filmmaking trends
Festival Screening Event
Event Details
• Date: 16th of January
• Location: Green Spaces, Denver
• Format: Curated screening program with filmmaker Q&As
• Audience: Open to public with ticketed admission
Filmmaker Benefits
• Winners receive complimentary event tickets
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• Certificate of Winners for all winning films
Rights and Permissions
Filmmaker Rights
• Filmmakers retain all rights to their work
• Festival receives limited screening rights for event and promotional purposes
• No exclusive distribution agreements required
Content Guidelines
• Films must be original work of the submitting filmmaker
• All music, images, and third-party content must be properly licensed
• Offensive or discriminatory content subject to review
• Festival decisions are final and not subject to appeal
Submit now and be ready for the future to come!
