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Space Coast International Film Fest
Space Coast International Film Fest is a hybrid awards and showcase event based on Florida’s Space Coast, recognizing traditional narrative cinema, AI-driven cinematic storytelling, and non-AI surf films.
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Space Coast International Film Fest was founded to recognize bold independent storytelling across traditional cinema, AI-driven cinematic work, and surf film.
Based on Florida’s Space Coast, the festival is built around strong stories, cinematic craft, emerging voices, and new creative tools.
The festival combines online judging with a planned Space Coast showcase for select winners or jury-selected films, subject to filmmaker permission, venue availability, and final programming needs.
No film will screen publicly without filmmaker permission.
Categories
Traditional Narrative Short
Non-AI narrative short films with clear story, characters, and cinematic intent.
Traditional Narrative Feature
Non-AI narrative feature films with strong story, structure, and audience impact.
AI Narrative Short
Story-first short films using AI-assisted or AI-driven production.
AI Narrative Feature
Feature-length AI-assisted or AI-driven cinematic stories.
Surf Film
Non-AI surf films focused on surfing, ocean culture, surf communities, or life on the water.
Awards & Recognition
Best Traditional Narrative Short
Best Traditional Narrative Feature
Best AI Narrative Short
Best AI Narrative Feature
Best Surf Film
The Launchpad Award
Best Horror Film
Best Science Fiction Film
Best Comedy Film
Best Drama Film
Best Thriller Film
Founder’s Choice Award
The Founder’s Choice Award includes a $250 USD cash prize.
Rules
- Complete films only.
- No trailers, sizzle reels, mood reels, random visual tests, or unfinished projects.
- Non-English dialogue or significant on-screen text must include English subtitles.
- Traditional Narrative categories are for non-AI films.
- AI Narrative categories are for story-first cinematic works using AI-assisted or AI-driven tools.
- Surf Film is for non-AI surf films.
- No public screening will occur without filmmaker permission.
- Refund requests are reviewed case by case.
- Submission fees do not guarantee selection, award placement, screening, or feedback.
- Founder or staff films, if any, are out of competition.
Submit Your Film
Submissions are handled through FilmFreeway. Please review the categories and rules before submitting.
Contact
Florida’s Space Coast
Satellite Beach, Florida
United States
Event TBD
Showcase Venue TBD
spacecoastfilmfest@proton.me
Festival Focus
Traditional Cinema
AI-Driven Story
Non-AI Surf Films
Honoring the craft of non-AI narrative films that prioritize human connection and visual mastery.
Recognizing story-first cinematic works that utilize AI-assisted or AI-driven production to push creative boundaries.
Spotlighting the raw energy and coastal spirit of surf-focused documentaries and narrative works.
The planned Space Coast Showcase may feature a curated selection of films, subject to filmmaker permission, venue availability, and final programming needs.