Glendale International Film Festival

Glendale International Film Festival 🎥 : September 23-28, 2026 | Submit Films & Screenplays on ➡️ bit.ly/GIFF26Submit | Glendale, CA | Presented by

October 10-17, 2019 in Glendale, California. This is an exciting national and international film festival in the beautiful City of Glendale, California, all film makers are welcome.

06/05/2026

Getting close to “That’s a wrap!” on GIFF 2026 submissions! Have you sent us your film or screenplay yet?

The Glendale International Film Festival brings together filmmakers and screenwriters from around the world in the heart of Los Angeles’ creative community. GIFF is a place for:

✅ New and emerging voices to be discovered
✅ Connections to be made
✅ Great storytelling to take center stage

Experience all this and more at our 12th edition this September. Get yourself and your work to GIFF. Submit today!

When’s the next deadline?
📆 Late Deadline: Friday, June 5, 11:59pm PST

When’s the final deadline?
📆 Final Deadline: Friday, June 26, 11:59pm PST

When will I get word on my submission status?
📆 Notification Date: Monday, July 13

When does this year’s festival take place?
📆 GIFF 2026: September 23-28, 2026

How do I submit my film or screenplay?
➡️ Head over to FilmFreeway: bit.ly/GIFF26Submit

05/02/2026

📣 Attention undergrad students and recent grads in LA County: Join the GIFF team as our 2026 Program Intern this summer! 📣

✅ Gain hands-on experience supporting the planning and production of the Glendale International Film Festival - a fun-filled six-day celebration of local-to-global storytelling taking place September 23-28, 2026 in Glendale, CA.

✅ Build real-world skill sets across event production, programming, and arts administration managing the systems, schedules, and details that make a film festival run seamlessly with a paid role through the largest summer arts internship program in the country

➡️ Find out more and apply now at https://bit.ly/GIFF26ProgramIntern

Thank you to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture for making this opportunity possible!

04/16/2026

Brush up on some GIFF basics as we approach tomorrow’s Regular Deadline!

What is GIFF?
🎥 The Glendale International Film Festival (Glendale, CA) is a filmmaker-forward experience celebrating local-to-global storytelling across a dynamic six-day program. Expect thoughtfully curated film blocks, dozens of premieres, in-depth Q&As, insightful panels, a fun awards ceremony, a rooftop party, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow creatives both on and off the screen.

Why submit to GIFF?
🤝 Beyond screening your work, GIFF is built to foster real connection. We bring filmmakers, industry pros, and audiences together in an environment that promotes discovery, dialogue, and community.

When’s the next deadline?
📆 Regular Deadline: Friday, April 17, 11:59pm PST

When will I get word on my submission status?
📆 Notification Date: Monday, July 13

When does this year’s festival take place?
📆 GIFF 2026: September 23-28, 2026

How do I submit my film or screenplay?
➡️ Head over to FilmFreeway: bit.ly/GIFF26Submit

Join us and be part of something special at our 12th edition this year!

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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