Down East Flick Fest
About
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Down East Flick Fest (DEFF) is a festival for short and feature-length independent films. This juried event is for experienced and emerging filmmakers of all genres, with winners in each category. Drama, comedy, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, animation, experimental, and documentary are our usual categories. We include categories that represent trends in the industry and audience favorites such as Poetry Films, Child-friendly, Faith-based, and Unapologetic for films by and about marginalized individuals and populations. Be sure to read the descriptions for each category and submit accordingly. All filmmakers will receive notification of the status of their films.
Welcome to the DEFF Film Festival celebrating the creativity and artistry of independent filmmakers from around the world. Join us for an unforgettable experience that showcases the best of indie cinema.
"Film has the extraordinary ability to capture and manipulate time, creating a timeless art form. It allows us to pause, rewind, and relive moments, making it a truly unique medium of artistic expression."
– DEFF Film Festival
Celestine Davis, Founder
As we look back on a decade of unforgettable films, we also look forward with great excitement and anticipation to the future of DEFF. We remain committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community where filmmakers can thrive, share their voices, and continue to innovate. We are inspired by the diversity of perspectives and the courage of those who dare to tell stories in new and unconventional ways. We honor the remarkable individuals behind the camera—the visionaries, the dreamers, the storytellers—who pour their hearts into every frame.
This year, as we celebrate this milestone, we hope that DEFF continues to be a source of inspiration for those who create films and those who watch them. We are excited to award the most compelling and innovative films, recognizing the incredible talent that defines this festival. While many will be celebrated, only one will earn the title of Best of the Fest!
Thank you for your continued support as a part of the Down East Flick Fest community. Here’s to ten years of incredible films and many more years of storytelling that moves, challenges, and inspires us all.