​Everything Holiday Film Festival
Welcome to Everything Holiday Film Festival! We are a holiday film festival and screenplay contest. Our passion is showcasing the best stories of the season, whether you're a seasoned professional or a newbie. We want to hear from you – all mediums are welcome!
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Our festival takes place in Panama City Beach, which is renowned for its stunning beaches. We're excited that the Beach Front Hampton Inn is hosting the Everything Holiday Festival this season!!
In addition to film screenings and Q&As, we will host daily panels, live events and mixers that will provide you with a wealth of information and valuable networking opportunities.
From the scary to the sweet, faith-based, patriotic and even made-up holidays - we can't wait to hear from you!
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We believe in spreading joy, cheer and chills throughout the year, and we have created a unique festival that does just that. Our holiday film festival and screenplay contest bring together the best holiday-themed works of film, photography, music and comedy from around the world.
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To celebrate our event's location in Sunny Florida, you'll find we've included opportunities for projects about and/or filmed in Florida.
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Happy Creating! Happy Holidays!
Everything Holiday Film Festival
Award Winners
2024
Best Holiday Short
Lights
Best Twist
Not Your Day
Best Fight Scene
Heroes Are Forever
Best Thriller (Feature Film)
Happy Halloween
Best Holiday Feature Film
Saint Nick
Best Director (Feature Film)
Theodore Carl Flood – Sheriff Walter Johnson
Best Director Holiday (Short Film)
Melissa Goad – December to Remember
Best Ensemble
Taste it or Toss it Fruitcake
Best Music Video
These Hands
Best Documentary
Our Flag Was Still There
Best Documentary (Student)
Zongyi Li – Eleanor Sandy Torrey West
Best Original Song
Argyle Christmas
Best Thriller Shot on Film
The Drowning Pool
Best Horror Shot on Film
The Castle of Baron Finch
Voices of Change (Feature Film)
Finding Nicole
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Voices of Change (Short Film)
Paradiso
Best Mystery
Haunted
Best Actress (Holiday)
Lauren B. Leigh -The Holidaze of Noelle Snow
Best Comedic Actress
Penny LeLeux – Death by King Cake
Best Actress Thriller
Magda Porter – Consequence
Best Western Thriller
Touched
Best Actor (Holiday Feature)
George Meyers – Robo Hills
Best Actor (Holiday Short)
William Halass – Johnny Jr.
Best Cinematography
Anıl Yenisen – BIALO
Best Horror Short Film
Carving Season
Best VFX Editing
Ben McKinny – The Gift
Best Florida Made
Small Things
Best Holiday Screenplay
Strays, Gays & Holidays - Ashley Bower
Best Thriller Screenplay
Accidental Death & Dismemberment? - Jason Leal
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Best Adaptation Screenplay
Hallows Eve - Tim Evans