Submissions Now Open

2025 Festival Deadlines & Submission Fees:

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: AUGUST 15TH, 2024

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EARLYBIRD DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1ST, 2024

FEATURES: $35 FEE
SHORTS & MUSIC VIDEOS: $25 FEE

REGULAR DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15TH, 2024

FEATURES: $45 FEE
SHORTS & MUSIC VIDEOS: $30 FEE

LATE DEADLINE: JANUARY 15TH, 2025

FEATURES: $55 FEE
SHORTS & MUSIC VIDEOS: $35 FEE

EXTENDED DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15TH, 2025

FEATURES: $65 FEE
SHORTS & MUSIC VIDEOS: $50 FEE

LAST MINUTE DEADLINE: MARCH 20TH, 2025

FEATURES: $75 FEE
SHORTS & MUSIC VIDEOS: $60 FEE

Filmmakers who have submitted will have their films viewed and selected by our programming committee.

The selected films will screen in Manhattan’s Lower East Side at a variety of unique locations spring 2025, and will be viewed and adjudicated by our esteemed panel of Judges. (Stay tuned for 2025 Judge and venue announcements). Filmmakers are invited to attend all screenings, festival parties, award ceremonies, and to participate in the general hoopla of LESFF 2025.

Prizes will be given to the winners of the following categories:

  • Best Feature Film

  • Best Live Action Short Film

  • Best Animated Short Film

  • Best Documentary Short Film

  • Best Music Video

  • The LESFF Audience Award

  • The LESFF Neighborhood Award

  • Best of Fest – The L.E.S. Prix D’Or