The Avalon Film Festival is a new annual event, bringing independent filmmakers and their films into the spotlight. We are looking for all types of film creators, from beginners to experienced, to take on our 52-hour challenge.
"Thank you so so so so so much for putting this together with all your team. This was an absolutely incredible weekend and an incredible experience. I've been working hard lately on skills, and while I'm far from where I want to be, this was the perfect opportunity to push those skills into overdrive!
This has been one unforgettable experience, and I pray that there are many many more to come!!"
- D.J. Schrader and Magnolian Pictures -
The Avalon Film Festival is a new annual event, bringing independent filmmakers and their films into the spotlight. Filmmakers and their teams were given 52-hours to write, film, and edit a 6-8 minute film. Team chose, at random, a specific genre and all films were required to include a specific prop [Buckeye], line ["If only camels could dance."], and character [Roberta or Raymond Hallohan].
Once the films were completed, a panel of experts in the film industry took time to judge the films following a specific rubric for the Avalon Film Festival.
Tonight we get to see the hard work of our teams on the BIG SCREEN at The Avalon Theatre, and award prizes in multiple categories.
Filmmakers and Teams include:
Andy Lindsey
Magnolian Pictures
Natures Eyes
Simon House Productions
Tickets: $2.00
Sponsored by Cool World Film
Avalon Film Festival
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Guidelines:
• All participants must attend the filmmaker meeting Friday, April 25, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00PM at The Avalon Theatre (121 S. Main Street, Marysville, OH 43040)
• All teams will have 52 hours to write, film, and edit a 6-8 minute film. [Friday, April 25 @ 7pm to Sunday, April 27 @ 10pm]
• All films must adhere to their chosen genre [chosen at Filmmaker Meeting]
• All films must include festival chosen prop, line, and character. [announced at Filmmaker Meeting]
•No Nudity
•Must have releases for all performers, background & locations. (General Release Template will soon be on The Avalon Theatre Film Series webpage)
•No copyrighted material may be used
•No car chases, no guns [When in doubt, remember that these will be screened for the public. Aim for 1992 PG-13, or major TV network before 8PM.]
•All films MUST be submitted by 10pm on Sunday, April 27, 2025 via provided Google drive link.
$20 registration fee per team [Only one member of each team needs to apply.​]
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Once submitted, your work will be judged by a panel of experts in the film industry, then shown on the big screen at The Avalon Theatre in Historic Uptown Marysville, on Friday, August 01, 2025 at 7pm.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top filmmakers.