Columbus Film, Author and Photography Festival

The Columbus Film, Author, and Photography Festival (CFAP Festival) encourages and supports the growing number of people in the film, author and photography world. This festival aims to reward the accomplishments of like-minded artists who aim to create interesting content. This festival is for new and veteran artists. Call for Entries opens October 1, 2021 with a completed production date after January 1, 2019 (for authors and photographers - work must be submitted for copywrite by date of submission). Our main goal is to shed light onto creators that deserve it and to form connections between genres of art. We want independent artists to get recognition that they deserve. This is a three day event! Day One consists of a Masquerade Gala to network with fellow entrants. The Finalist in the Music Video category will perform at the Masquerade Gala. Performing Live also Award Winning Singer Quan Howell! Day Two Morning will consist of Workshops (the following topics): 1) How to get funding 2) How to shoot a film with a low budget 3) How to outline a novel 4) From Parent to Publisher Day Two Afternoon and Day Three will consist of watching the films, videos and photography. Day Three will consist of Awards Ceremony All of our finalists are automatically in the running for our Awards and Prizes! Finalists also are placed in the official website catalog, where they will remain forever. The CFAP Festival selections will be judged and decided on by award winning artists working in the industry. CFAP Festival will follow guidance and protocols in relation to the coronavirus. All Festival details (including dates, format and venues) are subject to change. Information about an online component of the Festival will be announced at a later date. Submission fees are non-refundable For all questions related to submissions, please see our Terms and Conditions or email our Director Danielle D. Smith at columbusfapfestival@gmail.com