Filmmakers Kick Ass LATE Registration

Sign up today to compete in the most epic film festival in southern Colorado, The 72-hour Kickass Film Fest! This festival is a truly immersive experience for all filmmakers fresh or seasoned! You can compete as a soloist or an unlimited number of teammates. We will set up multiple opportunities for you to network with Directors, Actors, Cinematographers, Editors, musicians, and so many more collaborators of film.

The competition is a timed festival meaning you will have exactly 72 hours to write, film, and edit your film. On the starting day, we will randomly select a genre for your film, and we will also assign you a line of dialogue that must be in your script, as well as a character and an object. This festival is sure to get your creative juices flowing!

Once  you have submitted your film it will be scored by a panel of judges from the film and entertainment industry to be nominated for 14 Awards including:

• Best Short Film (1,500)
• Audience Choice ($500)
• Best Director
• Best Cinematographer
• Best Actor
• Best Actress
• Best Screenplay
• Best Ensemble
• Best Editing
• Best Use of Character
• Best Use of Prop
• Best Use of Line
• Best Character Design (SFX/Costume/Makeup/Production Design)
• Best Score

We will Premier the nominated films in a state-of-the-art theatre amongst 250+ peers and spectators with a red carpet experience pre-party, Live entertainment, and award ceremony! This night will make you feel like the true Hollywood star you are!

Early Registration $50 - Ends November 1, 2023

Regular Registration $75 - Ends February 1, 2024

Late Registration $100 - Ends February 26, 2024

Registration Closes - February 26, 2024

Meet and Greet - February 3, 2024 (Networking Kickoff Event)

Filming Dates

March 1-4, 2024 | 10:00 am (MST)

You will have 72 hours! On March 1, 2024, at 9:00 am we will invite all filmmakers to draw genres virtually or in person at random, we will then state your Character, Prop, and Line of dialogue for your short film the 72 hour time clock will start at exactly at 10:00 am MST you have until exactly 10:00  am MST on March 4, 2024, to turn in your film and documentation, NO EXCEPTIONS!  

KICKASS Award Ceremony & Showcase - April 6, 2024

IMPORTANT: You will be emailed no less than 7 days before with important documentation please register with a email you will check and a phone number you use in case we need to send you important updates. For questions email kickassfilmfest@gmail.com or for quick response message us on Facebook or Instagram.