Where Authentic Voices Command The Screen
Established in 2010 to protect and empower filmmakers, and launched on the historic stages of the American Film Institute (AFI). ATHFF bridges exceptional international storytellers with Hollywood's most discerning distributors and executives.
A Platform Engineered For Filmmaker Protection & Discovery
ATHFF was built differently. We reject commercial pay-to-play schemes. Every selection is curated for maximum industry impact, paired with private pitch salons and in-person theatrical screenings in Beverly Hills and Hollywood.
“All Things Hollywood provided our short documentary with direct exposure to three major documentary sales agents. By closing night, we had international distribution options on the table.”
— Maya Lin, 10th Edition Grand Jury HonoreeThe 15-Year Legacy of All Things Hollywood
From an underground protective directory in 2010 to a premier red-carpet festival celebrating its 11th milestone edition in the entertainment capital of the world.
The Protection Directory Founded
Hollywood can be notoriously perilous for newcomers. In 2010, All Things Hollywood was formed as a verified registry specifically designed to shield actors, screenwriters, and independent producers from exploitative agencies, predatory workshops, and scam distribution rings. Word rapidly spread throughout Los Angeles, turning the directory into an essential seal of industry integrity.
Sold-Out Debut at the American Film Institute (AFI)
Recognizing the surging community of verified talent, the platform inaugurated the first annual All Things Hollywood Film Festival on the prestigious grounds of the American Film Institute (AFI). The inaugural event drew a sold-out crowd of over 400 creators, studio executives, cinematographers, and festival programmers, establishing ATHFF as a genuine beacon for independent visionaries.
Broadening International Footprint
ATHFF expanded its competitive slates, adding dedicated categories for Experimental Shorts and Non-Fiction features. The festival instituted private industry pitch breakfasts where selected directors were seated directly with accredited development heads and sales agents from Beverly Hills agencies.
Resilience & Global Theatrical Return
Navigating the shifting global film landscape, ATHFF pioneered encrypted virtual acquisition previews for international film markets while maintaining intimate, COVID-compliant physical screenings. Our alumni roster grew to over 300 films, with ATHFF official selections securing premiere deals on Hulu, Netflix, and theatrically across North America and Europe.
The 11th Anniversary Showcase
Now celebrating its 11th edition, ATHFF continues its steadfast ethos: unapologetic cinematic originality, rigorous jury scrutiny, and unprecedented access to the real machinery of Hollywood storytelling.
The Curators of the 11th Edition
Our international jury brings decades of collective mastery across narrative features, animation, documentary journalism, and major studio acquisitions.
Official Grand Jury Panel
Jury President
Elena Vance
With over 18 years in Hollywood financing, Elena has produced multiple Sundance-premiering features and served on the executive production boards of prominent Los Angeles production houses.
Narrative Lead
Marcus Sterling
Marcus is an acclaimed feature director whose dramatic thrillers have earned theatrical rollouts and international acclaim at Tribeca and London Film Festival.
Documentary Juror
Claire Moreau
Claire has helmed award-winning non-fiction cinema for PBS Frontline and European television networks, focusing on ecological crisis and modern socio-political portraits.
Animation & VFX
David Chen
David has contributed to major stop-motion and computer-animated features for top Burbank and Bay Area animation studios, mentoring student animators worldwide.
Executive Festival Committee
Festival Director
Victoria Ross
Guiding ATHFF since its inception, Victoria has championed filmmaker advocacy across Hollywood for 15 years, overseeing programming, red-carpet operations, and buyer mixers.
Programming
Aaron Sterling
Former programmer at Venice and Telluride, Aaron leads the ATHFF screening committee in reviewing hundreds of short and feature submissions every season.
Buyer Relations
Natasha Kouris
Natasha coordinates private acquisition screening links and facilitates one-on-one pitch sessions between selected filmmakers and accredited sales representatives.
Technical Director
Derek Vance
Ensures every official selection is mastered to DCI-compliant DCP specifications, calibrating color grading and Dolby Atmos acoustics across all screening halls.
Submission Deadlines & Rates
Official fee structure for the 11th Edition. Features add exactly +$3 across each deadline tier.
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Official Festival Categories
Explore our six core competition categories across short and feature lengths.
Fiction Short Film
Compelling live-action narratives under 40 minutes showcasing bold character studies, innovative staging, and razor-sharp directorial vision.
Experimental Short Film
Defying linear boundaries. Works of visual poetry, abstract cinematic structures, hybrid video art, and modern formal explorations.
Animation Short Film
Traditional hand-drawn, stop-motion, computer-animated, and experimental mixed-media animation from indie creators and student artists.
Documentary Short Film
Non-fiction essays, human interest investigations, cultural exposés, and real-world narratives under 40 minutes told with authentic emotional depth.
Fiction Feature Film
Full-length narrative features over 40 minutes. Screened for Hollywood acquisition executives, sales reps, and Grand Jury prizes.
Animation & Documentary Feature Film
Substantive animated feature projects and high-impact investigative non-fiction feature documentaries examining culture, humanity, and truth.
Technical & Eligibility Guidelines
DCP & Screening Formats
Official selections must deliver an unencrypted DCI-compliant DCP (SMPTE or Interop at 24fps) plus a backup ProRes 422 HQ file.
Subtitles Policy
All non-English language submissions must include burned-in or synchronized English subtitles formatted to standard theatrical specs.
Premiere Status
While World and North American premieres receive priority programming consideration, Los Angeles premieres are welcomed across all categories.
Student Verification
Filmmakers submitting under Student Discount tiers must provide valid proof of enrollment (Student ID or official registrar letter) via FilmFreeway.
Beverly Hills & AFI Venues
Honoring our heritage at the American Film Institute alongside premier screening venues across Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.
The Samuel Goldwyn Screening Theater
Boasting state-of-the-art Christie 4K laser projection and Dolby Atmos multidimensional sound. Host to our opening and closing night red-carpet galas, industry pitch roundtables, and public Q&A blocks.
The AFI Heritage Screening Hall
The historic ground where the festival launched its inaugural edition in 2011. Home to our retrospective screenings, masterclasses with jury members, and the annual Independent Filmmakers Reception.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about submissions, screening DCPs, student waivers, and jury decisions.
Take Your Place on the Red Carpet
The 11th Edition of the All Things Hollywood Film Festival is actively seeking unforgettable stories. Submit now via FilmFreeway before the Very Earlybird deadline.
Enter Your Film on FilmFreeway