Not a competition.
In keeping with our mission to support and encourage a vibrant cinematic community in Southwest Michigan, we are pleased and proud to announce our third annual filmmaker showcase. Every film accepted will give filmmakers an opportunity to show their work with professional projections at a Kalamazoo Theater. After the showcase, filmmakers in attendance will be invited to the front of the auditorium for a Q&A, with prepared questions coming from the host of the evening, then opening up questions from the audience and other filmmakers.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline
February 1, 2026
Notification
February 15, 2026
Screening
March 19, 2026
Rules
Has to be produced by a Michigan resident or produced in Michigan.
Priority will be given to lower West Michigan residents
Productions produced after January 2020 are eligible.
Productions must have a runtime of no more than twenty (20) minutes including credits.
Must be over 18 years of age to submit.
Productions must be submitted on FilmFreeway.com
Entries must be entered by the deadline date.
Entrant confirms and warrants required legal authority to submit the entry into the Festival and to use all music, images and content in the entry.
Entrant will allow usage of clips from the entry and all related publicity material submitted for promotional use on television, radio, in print, web and at live Festival events.