Submissions now open for Southwest Florida filmmakers
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (March, 11) — The 11th Annual Bonita Springs Short Film Fest is now accepting submissions from local filmmakers and community members of all ages. This year’s festival focuses on the theme of “community.” Celebrate creativity and storytelling on Thursday, April 16th at the Prado Stadium 12, 25251 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Bonita Springs, FL.
The evening will kick off with a gala at 6:30 p.m., with films starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and available for purchase at www.pradostadium12.com.
To submit a film, visit https://bonitaspringsfilmfestival.org/guidelines. Films should be no longer than 10 minutes in length and suitable for a PG-13 audience and will have a $10 submission fee.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Bonita Springs though the art of cinema for our 11th year,” said Antonio Correia, director of the Bonita Springs Film Festival. “Our goal is to bring the community together and highlight the unique spirit of Bonita Springs.”
Films selected for the short film festival will be eligible for the following awards: Best Overall, Best Depiction of Bonita Springs, Most Original, Best Under-18 Filmmaker and People’s Choice Award.
The festival is supported by local sponsors and is continually seeking new partners. Sponsorship packages are available, and more information can be found at https://bonitaspringsfilmfestival.org.
About Bonita Springs Short Film Festival
The Bonita Springs Short Film Festival began in 2013 from a grass roots movement by residents of Bonita Springs that wanted to support local filmmaking and raise awareness of the natural beauty of Bonita Springs. In 2014, a red-carpet gala was hosted at the Prado Stadium 12 Theater, a partnership that continues today. Over 200 audience members filled the theater that night and through the support of local community, The Bonita Springs Short Film Festival became an annual event.
