Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival 2027 is now open for entries!
The Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival 2027 invites independent filmmakers worldwide to submit original genre films for screening during Comic-Con International in San Diego, California.
Short description
The Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival 2027 (CCI-IFF) is now accepting submissions from independent filmmakers for its upcoming edition, taking place from 22 to 25 July 2027 during Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center in California, USA.
The festival celebrates independent filmmaking across a diverse range of genres, providing a platform for creative storytelling, original ideas and cinematic talent within the worlds of comics, animation, fantasy, science fiction and popular culture.
Films are accepted in seven categories: Action/Adventure, Animation, Comics-Oriented, Documentary (Pop Culture–Related), Horror/Suspense, Humor and Science Fiction/Fantasy.
Submitted films will be evaluated by a jury of industry professionals, with selected productions presented to audiences during the four-day Comic-Con International event. Awards will be presented as part of the festival programme.
The festival offers independent filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their work within one of the world's best-known celebrations of comics, entertainment and popular arts.
Selected participants will be notified by early June 2027.
Submission requirements
➜ Submit a completed film of no more than 95 minutes, produced in 2025 or later.
➜ Films must be appropriate for audiences of all ages. Nudity, excessive violence and swearing are not permitted.
➜ Only one submission per filmmaker is allowed. Films previously submitted to the festival cannot be entered again.
➜ Films must be in their final edited form. Rough cuts, trailers, test footage, web series and fan films are not accepted.
➜ Films must not have an existing or pending distribution agreement. Participants must hold all necessary rights and permissions for the content used.
➜ Email a downloadable link to the film, a brief synopsis, a short filmmaker biography, one production still and the signed official entry form to iffsubmissions@comic-con.org.
➜ A Comic-Con Member ID is required on the entry form.
Eligibility
Open to independent filmmakers worldwide.
Benefits
➜ Selected films will be screened during the Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival 2027, held from 22 to 25 July at the San Diego Convention Center.
➜ Awards will be presented across seven film categories, recognizing outstanding independent filmmaking.
➜ Selected filmmakers will have the opportunity to present their work to Comic-Con audiences and gain exposure within the international film and popular arts community.
➜ Filmmakers invited to discuss their selected films may receive complimentary four-day professional Comic-Con memberships for up to three speakers, plus one adult guest membership per speaker.
Entry fees
The competition is free to enter.
