August 1, 2023 | Film Submissions Open
August 18, 2023 | Early Bird Deadline
September 22, 2023 | Regular Deadline
October 20, 2023 | Extended Deadline (extra fees)
November 17, 2023 | Notification Date for Finalists
January 26-27, 2023 | Film Festival
The festival is broken down into blocks with an hour break given between each block. This allows you to grab food, explore our fantastic building or poke around the lovely city of Newport. There will be food and drink for purchase, as well as t-shirt and sticker sales! (cash only).
Kick-off reception
This first showing includes films and a reception at Hatfield's Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building (GVMSB). Awards will be presented to the winning filmmakers.
On the second day of the festival, we will be showing films at GVMSB and at the Newport Performing Arts Center. Films will be shown in two-hour blocks, with a total of three blocks.
Newport Performing Arts Center