OVER 80 SHORT FILMS
JURIED & AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
SCREENPLAY COMPETITION
TABLE READS
LAUNCH PARTY
SUNDAY BRUNCH AWARDS
violet crown I vinegar hill theatre I common house I vault virginia I the bradbury
PREPARE YOUR MIND & CREATIVE SOUL
march . 21-23 . 2025
more info to come
INDIE short FILM FESTIVAL
And the 2024 Winners Are
BEST ANIMATION
Matta & Matto
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Object 817
BEST NARRATIVE
The Masterpiece
BEST OF FEST
Essex Girls
BEST SCREENPLAY
Shiloh
HONORABLE MENTION
My Own Worst Enemy
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
Jess
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
PRESENTING SPONSOR - UVA HEALTH OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND ENGAGEMENT
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS
THE CHARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU - CBS19 - WOODARD PROPERTIES - VAULT VIRGINIA - COMMON HOUSE - VINEGAR HILL THEATRE - UVA Arts - LIFEVIEW MARKETING AND VISUALS - CVILLE WEEKLY - WTJU - HARVEST MOON CATERING - FRIENDS OF CVILLE DOWNTOWN - PAM & FRANK EDMONDS - GIG STRATEGIC - CRIOLLA DCP - BEACON A New Hill Project - Ting - VIRGINIA TOURISM CORPORATION / VIRGINIA FILM OFFICE - C&F Bank - QUIRK HOTEL - CHARLOTTESVILLE RADIO GROUP - YORK PROPERTIES
SHORT Can Be CONFUSING
Many people are not aware of what defines a short film , nor, do many people understand its purpose. Our good buddy Max did not know that James, the guy on the phone, was referencing short films during a serious phone conversation. He assumed that James was being offensive to little/small/short people, so Max sticks up for them because he is proudly one of them. Did Max go overboard? You be the judge and email us at danceandstep@gmail.com with your thoughts. We will share them on our site.
On & Off Screen Events
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ALL ACCESS PACKAGE
All Access Packages cover entry into every event of the festival including as follows: Sunday Brunch Awards, Table Read, All Screening Blocks, Panel Discussions, & Launch Party.
$159
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MOVIE BUFF PASS
The Movie Buff Pass grants entry to ALL screening blocks. Screening blocks are featured daily, March 21-23. The Movie Buff will have access to reserve screening blocks prior to the public.
$100
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LAUNCH PARTY
3.21-22, 2025 9:00PM-12:30AM
What’s a festival without a Launch Party? Not a festival at all. The ISFF Launch Party will feature live performances and a dj. Location: Common House — $25
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SUNDAY BRUNCH
3.23.25 11:30AM-1:30PM
We have to eat, so let’s have brunch and find out who won the awards at the same time? Space will be limited - $45 Buffet Style - Location: Bradbury
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SCREENINGS
3.21.25 - 3.23.25
All screenings will take place at Vinegar Hill Theatre and the Violet Crown Theater. Screening blocks featuring domestic and international films. Individual screening blocks are only $15.
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PANELS
3.22.25 10A - 4PM
Panel discussions will include pros to discuss various filmmaking crafts including but not limited to cinematography, acting, directing, producing, and women in film. Location: Common House
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TABLE READS
3.23.25 9:30AM-11:30AM
The festival will feature a screenwriting competitions with the top three scripts receiving the honor to be read by seasoned actors. Limted Seating. Location - Vault Virginia - FREE