2026 Screenings
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
Film of the Year Screening
December 17
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