Doghouse Film Festival
The Doghouse Film Festival celebrates student filmmaking at JMU, showcasing a diverse selection of short films across genres like drama, comedy, and horror. Taking place in March, the festival will feature a curated lineup of films, an awards ceremony with categories such as Best Picture and Best Director, and complimentary snacks. It’s an exciting evening for film lovers, aspiring filmmakers, and those seeking inspiration. Join the local film community to support JMU’s emerging talent and experience the power of student storytelling. Follow Doghouse Productions on Instagram for updates and sneak peeks. Don’t miss out!
Doghouse Film Festival - 2nd Annual Celebration of Student Filmmaking
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, creativity, and cinematic artistry at the Doghouse Film Festival, hosted by JMU's very own Doghouse Productions! Join us as we celebrate the best of student filmmaking, showcasing a diverse array of short films created, directed, and produced by JMU students.
Taking place in March, this year's festival promises to be bigger and better, featuring:
🎬 A curated selection of compelling short films across various genres, from drama and comedy to experimental and documentary.
🏆 Awards Ceremony recognizing outstanding achievements in categories like Best Picture, Best Director, Cinematography, and Audience Choice.
🍿 Complimentary snacks and refreshments to keep you energized as you enjoy the show.
Whether you're a film enthusiast, an aspiring filmmaker, or simply looking for a night of entertainment and inspiration, the Doghouse Film Festival is the perfect event to connect with the local film community and support emerging talent.
Don't miss this chance to experience the power of storytelling through the lens of JMU's brightest filmmakers. Come and be part of Doghouse, watch learn and always create!
Follow Doghouse Productions on Instagram for updates and sneak peeks of this year's lineup. See you at the festival!
Awards
Best Picture
Best Director
Best First-Time Director
Best Actor/Actress
Best Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Production Design
Best Editing
Best Sound/Music
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Casting
Audience Choice
Rules & Terms
1) Films must have been filmed, wrapped, edited, and completed between the months of March 2024 and March 2025 by DOGHOUSE PRODUCTIONS MEMBERS.
2) Films must have been directed, written, and edited by JMU students only. Films made by graduated seniors during the 2023-2024 academic year are eligible.
3) Films must be under 25 minutes in length
4) Submissions accepted via FilmFreeway. Films should be the highest HD quality you can provide. If a lesser quality file is submitted and you are selected, we will require you to send a higher quality version prior to the festival.
5) Only ONE submission per director/writer.
6) Must be submitted by February 14th, 2025 to meet the regular deadline. Our late deadline is Feb 28th, 2024, but we highly encourage you to submit before the regular deadline to give your film the best chance at being selected.