About

The Broad St. Film Fest is a gathering of storytellers and audiences seeking new adventures, experiences, and perspectives. Nightmare on Broad St. is our sub film festival that is focused on horror, sci-fi, and out of the norm genres. Our program ranges from high school, college, and professional submissions. Awarding the hard work and dedication of our film community we will be awarding two monetary awards. One for best student film and one for best overall film by a non-professional. Broad Street Film Festival is a ticketed event and will contain a showing of all the nominated and selected films in each of the categories. The BSFF Team created this festival in efforts to help the City of Sugar Hill continue transforming into a hub for art, culture and entertainment.

Located at the Eagle Theatre

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Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 Festival!

2025 Nominations

Best Feature

  1. I Agree With You
  2. And Through The Portal We Go
  3. MONSTERS WITHIN

Best Director

  1. And Through The Portal We Go
  2. The Paternal Prism
  3. Something Is Rotten

Best GA Filmmaker

  1. Hope Haven: 65 Years of Possibilities
  2. In A Quiet Room
  3. The Path

Best Actress

  1. Double Or Nothing – Angelina Buzzelli
  2. In A Quiet Room – Karen Carlson
  3. MONSTERS WITHIN – Kendall Cavener
  4. Stay Here – Kayden Tokarski

Best Actor

  1. Mirrorgirl – Kaden Waters
  2. The Sessions – Al Julian
  3. Cowboy Boots – Evan Halbert

Best Micro

  1. Downsizing
  2. ORANGE BLUES 24
  3. Eleanor

Best Short

  1. Taste Buds
  2. Slideshow
  3. In A Quiet Room
  4. Cowboy Boots

Best Cinematography

  1. The Sessions
  2. Slideshow
  3. And Through The Portal We Go

Best Student

  1. Stay Here 
  2. Mirrorgirl
  3. Weatherford

Best Screenplay 

  1. LYNCH
  2. Red, White, and Bloody

2025 Selections

  1. Finding Eden
  2. Zoonotic
  3. Shot
  4. Room for None
  5. Falsehoods

Submission Categories

Micro

A micro-short film is a type of film that typically lasts no longer than a few minutes, usually less than 5 minutes with credits. It is a very short film that aims to tell a complete story or convey an idea in a very condensed format. Due to its brevity, micro-short films often require creative storytelling techniques to effectively convey their message.

Short

A short film is a type of film that is shorter in length than a typical feature film. Generally, a short film is considered to be a film with a runtime of less than 30 minutes. Short films can be made in various genres and styles, such as comedy, drama, documentary, experimental, and animation. Due to their length, short films often focus on a single idea or theme, and rely on strong visual storytelling to convey their message. 

Feature

A feature film is a full-length cinematic production that typically runs for more than 60 minutes, with the standard duration ranging from 90 to 180 minutes. However, there are cases, often in independent or experimental filmmaking, where feature films can be shorter. In this context, a feature film not exceeding 90 minutes, including credits, is considered a concise yet complete narrative that explores characters, themes, and plots within a more condensed timeframe. Despite its shorter duration, such films maintain the traditional structure of a feature, offering a complete and engaging storytelling experience within the confines of a more time-efficient format.

Documentary

A documentary is a non-fictional film or video production that provides a factual account or presentation of real events, people, or issues. Unlike fictional narratives, documentaries aim to capture the truth and reality of their subject matter, often employing interviews, archival footage, photographs, and observational techniques. Documentaries can cover a vast array of topics, ranging from historical events and social issues to nature, science, and biographical profiles. They serve to inform, educate, and provoke thought, offering viewers a deeper understanding of the world around them through authentic storytelling and often presenting diverse perspectives on a given subject.

Animation

An animation short film is a type of short film that uses various techniques to create the illusion of movement and bring characters and objects to life. These techniques can include traditional hand-drawn animation, computer-generated imagery (CGI), stop-motion, and others. Animation short films can be made in various styles, such as 2D, 3D, and mixed-media, and can cover a wide range of genres, from comedy to drama to fantasy. Due to their flexibility and limitless possibilities, animation short films are popular among filmmakers, and are often used to convey complex ideas and emotions in a visually stunning way.

Episode

An episode is a distinct and self-contained unit within a series, whether it be a television series, podcast, or web series. It serves as an individual installment of the larger narrative and often contributes to the overall story arc. In the context of television, an episode typically lasts around 20 to 60 minutes, containing a complete story or a significant development in an ongoing plot. Podcast episodes may vary in length but usually focus on a specific topic or theme.

Screenplay

A screenplay is a written document that serves as the foundation for a film or television show. It is a meticulously crafted narrative blueprint that outlines the story, characters, dialogue, and visual elements, providing a roadmap for filmmakers to bring the story to life on screen.

For an original story, a screenplay encapsulates the creative vision of the writer, presenting a unique and compelling narrative that hasn’t been previously adapted from other sources. The page count for a screenplay typically falls within the range of 5 to 110 pages, with each page roughly corresponding to one minute of screen time. This guideline ensures that the story is developed with sufficient depth and detail while remaining within the practical constraints of production and viewer engagement. The screenplay is a crucial tool in the filmmaking process, serving as a guide for directors, actors, and other members of the production team to translate the written words into a visual and auditory experience for the audience.

Click here for Submission Guidelines and how to submit!

Awards & Scholarships

  • Best Micro
  • Best Short
  • Best Animated
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Student
  • Best Director
  • Best Georgia Filmmaker
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Best Screenplay

We are excited to share that there will be two $1,000 awards given at this years’ film festival. One of the monetary awards will be a scholarship awarded to the best student film, and the other monetary award will go to the best overall film done by a non-professional from any of the categories.

Broad St. Film Festival is Located at the Eagle Theatre in Sugar Hill, GA.

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