Hollywood Access Film Festival
Step into the spotlight at the “Hollywood Access Film Festival,” where emerging talent meets Hollywood's gatekeepers! Our free, on-line festival is not just an event; it's a golden opportunity for aspiring filmmakers and writers to catapult their careers onto the grand stage of Hollywood.
What sets us apart? Our panel of judges comprises esteemed members from the Writers Guild of America (WGA), the Directors Guild of America (DGA), the Producers Guild of America (PGA), and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA), ensuring a comprehensive evaluation from industry leaders. We believe in breaking barriers so that talent (and only talent) takes center stage.
On May 3, 2025, the "Hollywood Access Film Festival" will echo the sounds of creativity and innovation as we showcase outstanding films and groundbreaking screenplays. But the excitement doesn't end there. All official selections (not just the winners) get more than applause; since industry members volunteer their time to evaluate submissions, those selected for inclusion in the festival will be reviewed by (and get direct access to) top talent and literary agencies, television networks, movie studios, and streaming platforms.
The “Hollywood Access Film Festival” will be live-streamed worldwide, bringing the magic of cinema directly to your home screens. So, join us on this global stage, whether you're a visionary director, a wordsmith weaving narratives, or a cinephile eager to discover the next big thing.
This is not just a festival; it's your ticket to the heart of the entertainment industry. Hollywood is listening, and your story deserves to be heard. This is your moment...don't miss it!
UPDATTE!!! The Hollywood Access Film Festival proudly congratulates the following 15 winners of our inaugural event. Please note that in three categories we had a tie, so two projects were awarded!
Feature Film
“Mazurkas” by Marty Krzywonos
Short Film (tie)
“Lang Syne” by Jordan Crowder
“Angie” by Angel G. Brophy
Documentary
“Everything’s Kosher” by Adam Fried
Student Film
“Soft Life” by Liisa Halloran
TV Pilot
“Quarter Life Crisis” by Raven Smith & John Caccamo
Webisode
“Insomnia Theater” by Mark Starks
Trailer/Sizzle
“On The Road” by Federico Manfredi
Pitch Deck (tie)
“The Tenth Door” by Michael Lies & Evgeniia Ektova
“Little Cowboy” by Maria Corso
Feature Screenplay (tie)
“Second Dance” by Dexter E. Williams
“The Fourth Night” by Mike Briock
Short Screenplay
“Not For Everyone” by Philip C. Sedgwick
TV Pilot Script (Comedy)
“One Size Fits Most” by Blaine Kneece & Trevor McMahon
TV Pilot Script (Drama)
“The Sub” by Aaron Braxton