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South Central Film Festival


Dear filmmakers, storytellers, and visionariesโ€”๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽฌ itโ€™s time to launch!

The Fourth Annual South Central Film Festival is officially accepting submissions!

Right now, community is more important than ever, and stories are what bring us back to what matters: truth, imagination, and connection.

Thatโ€™s why we are inviting you to submit your film for consideration and a chance to be screened at this yearโ€™s festival.

Visit FilmFreeway to submit your work now. ๐ŸŽž๏ธ Not on FilmFreeway? Send us a DM!

๐Ÿ—“ Submission Deadline February 8
๐ŸŽฌ Festival Dates March 27 to 28, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Location: @mercadolapaloma

๐Ÿ† Awards:
๐ŸŒŸ Youth Award
๐ŸŽ– Jury Award
๐Ÿ‘ Audience Award

Presented by Esperanza Community Housing and LA Grit Media, the South Central Film Festival celebrates emerging filmmakers and amplifies underrepresented voices in cinema.

Cultural Producers: @esperanzachc @lagritmedia @karla_legaspy

Creative Direction: @lagritmedia
Graphic Design: @misato.studio

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