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!
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!
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.
To celebrate our event's location in Sunny Florida, you'll find we've included opportunities for projects about and/or filmed in Florida.
Happy Creating! Happy Holidays!
Schedule of Events
2026
Saturday, November 7
🎁 Stocking Stuffers - Block One
10:00 AM — Big Foot Christmas
10:02 AM — The Ex
10:07 AM — The Ultimate Gift
10:11 AM — To:Betsy From:Santa
10:16 AM — Checked Out
10:23 AM — The Tree Farm
10:32 AM — Ai and Aiko’s Christmas
10:46–10:56 AM — Filmmaker Q&A
10:56–11:05 AM — Break
🎄 Yuletide Tales - Block 2
11:05 AM — Faith and the Christmas Star
11:25 AM — The Carolers
11:45 AM — Eggnog
11:55 AM–12:05 PM — Filmmaker Q&A
12:05–12:50 PM — Lunch Break
🎬 Lights, Camera, Garland - Block 3
12:50 PM — House Fiction
1:06 PM — Classic Car Envy
1:30 PM — Jordey the Christmas Movie
2:02–2:12 PM — Filmmaker Q&A
🏖️ EHFF Beach Hang
2:15–3:15 PM — Beach Hang
3:30–4:00 PM — Return / Trivia/ Settle In
❄️ Frostbite Flick — Special Presentation
4:00 Mystery at the Magnolia (non-comp)
4:05PM — The Frogs (non-comp)
Screening of the 1970s thriller filmed near PCB!.
5:30–5:45 PM — Special Presentation Discussion
5:45–6:00 PM — Break
✨ The Jingle Cut — Saturday Feature
6:00 PM — A Snowy Day in NYC
6:05 PM — A Visual Poem
6:08 PM — The Family Recipe
7:50–8:00 PM — Filmmaker Q&A
Sunday, November 8
🧝 Elf Helpline
10:30 AM — January 6
11:08 AM — Two Lefts and a Trail of Bread Crumbs
11:15 AM — Queen of Hearts
11:24 AM — November 1
11:36–11:46 AM — Filmmaker Q&A
11:46 AM–12:00 PM — Break
🎅 Documentary Spotlight
12:00 PM — Behind the Beard: Making Santa Real
1:15–1:30 PM — Filmmaker Q&A
1:30–2:15 PM — Lunch Break
🌨️ Snow Way Out
2:15 PM — No Dial Tone
3:00 PM — Sherlock Holmes and the True Believer
3:28–3:38 PM — Filmmaker Q&A
3:38–3:50 PM — Break
🎀 Ribbon & Bows
3:50 PM — Unwrapping Fate
4:52–5:07 PM — Filmmaker Q&A
5:07–5:20 PM — Break
🎥 Lights, Camera, Garland —
5:20 PM — The Tap Dancing Christmas Trees
6:00–6:15 PM — Closing Film Q&A
🎄 Sunday Night Celebration
6:45–7:30 PM — Line Dancing
🏆 7:30 PM — Awards Ceremony
Wear your favorite holiday sweater!
After Party at McGuires!
