Share your stories and inspire our audiences! The Macon Film Festival is now accepting fulldome film submissions for its 16th annual festival scheduled for August 19th – 22nd in Macon, Georgia. 

This filmmaker friendly festival prides itself on focusing on the filmmaker experience while showcasing quality independent films in both traditional and immersive formats. 

The Macon Film Festival partnership with Macon’s Museum of Arts & Sciences offers fulldome creators screening opportunities in the state of the art Mark Smith Planetarium which features the Konica Minolta Super MediaGlobe II – plus a 44-foot dome. This state-of-the-art digital system, the first installation in Georgia and only third in the U.S., incorporates a new standard in projection.

The festival provides filmmakers multiple networking opportunities with industry-focused workshops, special guest sessions, VIP hospitality suites and regional media opportunities. Fulldome festival selections are jurored and winners will be awarded cash prizes. 

Fulldome Category Awards & Prizes

– Best Immersive Experience: $1,000
– Best Long Form Film: $500
– Best Short Form Film: $500

Important Fulldome Dates

– Festival Dates: August 19th – 22nd
– Submissions Open: January 22nd
– Submissions Close: May 21st
– Notification Date: June 21st

Have questions? Contact us at maconfilmfestival.submissions@gmail.com

Surrounded by a rich musical and southern culture, the Macon Film Festival celebrates independent films while promoting filmmaking for entertainment, inspiration, education, and economic development.