The spotlight is back, and so are you. The 4th Annual Normal Awards Show invites creators, storytellers, dreamers, and visionaries to bring their films to life on the big screen. AMC to be exact. This isn't just a night of cinema—this is a celebration of what drives us. The joy. The grit. The love for creating.
This festival is your platform to share the stories that make your heart race, your ideas take flight, and your voice impossible to ignore.
🎟️ Submit your film.
🌟 Stand among a community of bold creators.
🍿 Join us for a night of cinema and networking.
Whether it’s a laugh-out-loud short, a mind-bending experimental piece, or a heartfelt narrative—if it’s made with love, it belongs here.
We hope to see you there!
🏆 Awards, Accolades, and a Future Beyond the Screen 📺
This year, the stakes—and the spotlight—are bigger than ever. At the 4th Annual Normal Awards Show – Excellence won’t just be recognized—it will be rewarded, and you don't have to pay for your own trophy lol
🎖️ Best-of-Category Awards
From cinematography to storytelling, editing to originality—outstanding films in each category will receive an official Normie. These aren’t just trophies. They’re declarations of talent, commitment, and bold creative vision.
📡 Streaming Opportunity on Normal Network
Selected winning films will go beyond the festival night and find a home on our all-new streaming platform launching in Fall 2026. This is your chance to share your work with a wider audience, reach new fans, and build lasting creative impact.
Whether you're in it for the glory, the growth, or the love of the craft—this is your stage.
Create boldly. Submit proudly. Get seen globally.
📜 Submission Rules & Streaming Eligibility
We welcome all forms of cinematic expression at the Normal Awards Show, but to maintain the integrity of our upcoming streaming platform, please carefully review the following guidelines:
🎥 General Film Festival Submission Guidelines:
Films of any genre, format, or length are encouraged.
Films may have already premiered online, at other festivals, or on platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, or social media.
No exclusivity is required for general festival screenings.
🌐 Normal Network Streaming Platform Eligibility:
- For your film to be considered for distribution on NORMAL+ (launching Fall 2026), the following rules must be strictly met:
- No Prior Online Release
- Films must not be available on public video platforms (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, etc.) prior to the festival.
- Private screeners for festival submission or jury consideration are allowed.
- Ownership & Rights
The submitting party must be the original creator and legal rights holder of the film.
This includes full ownership or properly secured licenses for:
- All video and visual content
- All music and soundtracks
- Any third-party materials or footage used
Exclusive Consideration
Films selected for Normal Network must not be under any conflicting distribution agreements.
You may still submit to other festivals, but if chosen for streaming, exclusivity may be discussed.
🔁 Summary:
Festival-Only Films: Can be previously released or premiered online.
Streaming-Eligible Films: Must be original, unreleased online, and fully licensed.
By submitting your film, you confirm your understanding of and compliance with these guidelines. This helps us ensure the highest standard for both our live event and our future streaming home for filmmakers.
