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Echelon Studios Distribution Program
TV Sales & Distribution
Sell your Films & TV shows to major TV stations including free TV, cable, satellite and more. We target both domestic and international markets.
Video on Demand
Get your content on the most popular VOD/ OTT platforms including iTunes, Netflix, Amazon, Tubi, Roku, Plex and more… Echelon Studios has access to over 100 platforms.
Film Production
Echelon Studios looks to begin production again on its own films in the near future for theatrical release, as well as for television, DVD and VOD online streaming.
Echelon Studios International Film Festival
With over 20 years of experience in acquiring, promoting, and licensing films in both domestic and international markets, Echelon Studios has established itself as a leader in the movie industry. The Echelon Studios International Film Festival provides a platform for both emerging and established filmmakers, offering them the chance to showcase their work to global audiences.
Awards
Submitted films will compete in the following 6 categories:
- Best US Feature
- Best US Short
- Best International Feature
- Best International Short
- Best Documentary
- Best Series
Entry Fees
- Early Deadline (January 31, 2025): Shorts: $20 USD; Features: $45 USD
- Regular Deadline (March 31, 2025): Shorts: $23 USD; Features: $47 USD
- Late Deadline (May 31, 2025): Shorts: $25 USD; Features: $50 USD
Note: entry fees are in U.S. Dollars, per film and are non-refundable. The Festival reserves the right to disqualify a submission, without refund of any kind, if eligibility requirements are not met including if eligibility status changes post-submission.
Festival Screenings
The festival is a hybrid model consisting of both virtual and in-person screenings. The virtual component takes place on Eventive two weeks leading up to the in-person screenings. The winners of the six categories will be screened in-person in Los Angeles before the awards celebration at the South Park Center, supported by NewFilmmakers Los Angeles.
All official selections are invited to the in-person screening and ceremony. The trailers for the films will be screened on Mometu, one of our streaming partners. The trailer that receives the most views on the streaming platform will win the Mometu Award category.
Rules & Terms
- Films must have been completed in the past five years.
- We consider films regardless of their premiere status. Even if your film has already premiered at another festival, whether it screened at a physical venue or online, it’s still eligible for consideration.
- The applicant holds the sole responsibility for copyright clearance of any copyrighted material in the film.
- The festival has the right to use a trailer, stills, pictures, and posters for promotional purposes in various film magazines, social media, websites, etc.
- All films should be in the English language or subtitled in English.
- Shorts must be less than 50 minutes. All projects over 50 minutes should be submitted to the feature category.
- The festival will only communicate with the submitter of the film project.
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