Joedance Film Festival

Accepting Submissions for the 13th Annual Joedance Film Festival October 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022 Joedance Film Festival screens short films produced in one of the 50 United States or US Territories. Joedance raises funds for pediatric cancer research and clinical trials at Atrium Health Levine Children's. Joedance Film Festival is held annually, the first weekend of August, at the Charlotte Ballet’s Center for Dance in Uptown’s Historic Fourth Ward. This year Joedance will host in person and virtual events during the festival weekend August 4 - 6, 2022. The event honors the late Joe Restaino who passed away at the age of 20 from osteosarcoma. Joedance Film Festival is committed to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research and clinical trials at Charlotte’s Atrium Health Levine Children’s, by screening short films produced in one of the 50 United States or US territories. Joedance Film Festival is recognized as one of the Queen City's hidden gems, where filmmakers, community leaders, and arts supporters gather to view and discuss films in an inviting environment. All proceeds are donated to Atrium Health Levine Children's to support pediatric cancer research. Held annually in Uptown Charlotte, a beautiful and vibrant city offering cultural experiences as well as outdoor activities. Joedance Film Festival is committed to supporting directors, producers, writers and actors. All selected filmmakers will be invited to exclusive receptions, the Cultural Arts Evening, the Filmmakers' Dinner, and the Red Carpet Event, as well as receive support and recognition for their filmmaking progress following the 3-day Festival. Joedance accepts short films 1 - 30 minutes in length. Joedance Film Festival is scheduled for August 4 - 6, 2022. All selected filmmakers participate in a lively Q&A immediately following their film screenings and receive 2 VIP passes to the Festival and surrounding events. Selected filmmakers will enjoy the cozy atmosphere, attentive audiences, and drinks and food provided by local vendors. We will be offering a hybrid event of in person and virtual screenings. In the event of not being able to gather in person, all three days Joedance will switch to a 100% virtual festival. ALL FILMS MUST HAVE BEEN PRODUCED IN ONE OF THE 50 UNITED STATES OR US TERRITORIES. PLEASE READ THE ELIGIBILITY RULES BEFORE SUBMITTING. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CHIP WHITE AT chip@joedance.org. (No refund will be issued to a submission failing the eligibility rules.) The 2022 Joedance Film Festival will be a hybrid of a virtual and in person gatherings. All selected films will have a 24 hour viewing period that is not Geo-Blocked. JOEDANCE IS A FUNDRAISER FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH AT LEVINE CHILDREN’S. WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING ANY TRAVEL STIPENDS SO THAT WE MAY SUPPORT UNDERFUNDED PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH AT LEVINE CHILDREN'S.