the8fest is off hiatus and festival submissions are now open!! The 2026 iteration of the fest will take place in September 2026 (Dates TBD).
Please follow this link to submit your small gauge film for consideration.
As a reminder all submitted films MUST have been shot on 8mm, Super8, or 9.5mm and MUST be available to be projected via analogue projector in-person at the festival later this year.