2027 Screenings
January 21
February 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
August 19
September 16
October 21
November 18
Film of the Year Screening
December 16
Submissions are open monthly
Films are reviewed on a rolling basis
Programming space is limited each month
Films not selected may be considered for a future screening
Due to submission volume, we’re only able to contact selected filmmakers
All genres and formats are welcome
No AI-generated content
Most monthly selections are 15 minutes or under, though longer films may still be considered
$15 (Non-refundable)
First-time submitters may use waiver code GARDENA
Each screening includes an audience vote
The top-voted film receives the Audience Choice Award
Each monthly Audience Choice winner advances to our Film of the Year screening in December
Films must be delivered as a Scope DCP
DCP conversion is available through Gardena Cinema for $50, if needed
Projection and playback are handled by Gardena Cinema
Submission guidelines may be updated as needed