The Blue Ridge Film Festival

8th Year

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Festival Description

The Blue Ridge Film Fest is presented by Barnstorm Media as an extension of their mission: the preservation of independent film through the nurturing of independent voices. 

Every screenplay submission receives feedback from the producers at Barnstorm Media.

We're looking to discover new voices. We're looking to create a community of the next generation of screenwriters.

The festival will take place over three days in the bucolic hamlet of Blue Ridge, GA, at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. With an ideal downtown district and an arts hungry community, Blue Ridge is the perfect home for the next generation of film festivals.

BRff is all about community. It’s about bringing independent film to a thriving art community and it’s about building a community of filmmakers who are invested in keeping independent film alive.

The events and workshops built around the festival were created to encourage screenwriter and filmmakers to connect, to build relationships, to fuel one another's artistic talents, and ultimately, to find ways to collaborate.

Deadlines

Discounted Official

05/31/2026

Official

06/30/2026

Discounted Extended

07/31/2026

Extended

08/31/2026

Discounted Late

09/30/2026

Late Deadline

10/31/2026

Last Minute

11/30/2026

Wait for Me!

12/31/2026

Short Description

We're looking to discover new voices. We're looking to create a community of the next generation of screenwriters.

info@blueridgefilmfestival.com

Official Website

http://blueridgefilmfestival.com

Rules+Terms

1. Screenplays must be the original work of the applicants. 
2. Once an entry payment has been received we cannot provide a refund.
3. Submitters may submit more than one entry in more than one category.
4. All judges’ decisions are final.

Terms & Conditions

I have read all of Blue Ridge Film Festival's rules and regulations. I understand and have complied with these rules.

I understand that failure to adhere to Blue Ridge Film Festival’s rules will result in disqualification.

I am the sole owner and author of the submitted material. I also contend that this work has never been distributed in any capacity.

Furthermore, I indemnify Barnstorm Media, its affiliates, sponsors and judges of and from any and all claims, loss or liability that may be asserted against you or incurred by you or any associates, at any time in connection with said material.

Awards + Benefits

Every screenplay submission receives feedback from the producers at Barnstorm Media.

The three finalist will receive VIP passes to the festival and will be invited to join all of the workshops, events, after parties and screenings.

The Grand Jury Prize winner will receive a full table reading at the festival!

Accepted Formats + Categories

Feature, Television, Short

Notification

Event Begins

01/22/2027

02/20/2027

Submission Fees

Discounted Official

Feature: $35
Television: $30
Short: $30

Official

Feature: $45
Television: $40
Short: $40

Discounted Extended

Feature: $50
Television: $45
Short: $45

Extended

Feature: $60
Television: $55
Short: $55

Discounted Late

Feature: $65
Television: $60
Short: $60

Late Deadline

Feature: $70
Television: $65
Short: $65

Last Minute

Feature: $80
Television: $80
Short: $80

Wait for Me!

Feature: $90
Television: $90
Short: $90

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The Blue Ridge Film Festival

8th Year

Deadlines

Discounted Official

05/31/2026

Official

06/30/2026

Discounted Extended

07/31/2026

Extended

08/31/2026

Discounted Late

09/30/2026

Late Deadline

10/31/2026

Last Minute

11/30/2026

Wait for Me!

12/31/2026

Notification

Event Begins

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01/22/2027

02/20/2027

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Submission Fees

Discounted Official

Feature: $35Television: $30Short: $30

Official

Feature: $45Television: $40Short: $40

Discounted Extended

Feature: $50Television: $45Short: $45

Extended

Feature: $60Television: $55Short: $55

Discounted Late

Feature: $65Television: $60Short: $60

Late Deadline

Feature: $70Television: $65Short: $65

Last Minute

Feature: $80Television: $80Short: $80

Wait for Me!

Feature: $90Television: $90Short: $90

MENTORS

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Submitted Screenplays

Screenplay name

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Feature: $35
Television: $30
Short: $30

Feature: $45
Television: $40
Short: $40

Feature: $50
Television: $45
Short: $45

Feature: $60
Television: $55
Short: $55

Feature: $65
Television: $60
Short: $60

Feature: $70
Television: $65
Short: $65

Feature: $80
Television: $80
Short: $80

Feature: $90
Television: $90
Short: $90