Join us for the Haydenfilms 5.0 Online Film Festival Celebration Weekend
Haydenfilms is honored to celebrate the independent filmmakers who were part of our 5.0 Online Film Festival during our weekend celebration from October 25-27, 2024, in Reading, PA. We invite you to join us as we learn from industry professionals, network with like-minded creatives, and screen films from around the world, paving the way for future film legacy makers. Come share this inspiring weekend with us!
Welcome to the 20th Anniversary of the Haydenfilms 5.0 Online Film Festival
The Haydenfilms Online Film Festival is back and better than ever! With the fifth installment, we have world-class short films competing for the grand prize of $25,000.
The final four short films will be decided by the viewer ratings, and move on to the live screenings in Reading, Pennsylvania in 2024.
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Cash Prizes for Grand Winners
501(c)(3) Organization
4 Online Film Festivals & 1 Screenwriting Competition
HFI 5.0 In-Person Online Film Festival Schedule 
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FAQ
About Haydenfilms Institute
The Haydenfilms Institute is a growth-oriented 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Our mission is to empower, educate and fund independent and student filmmakers across the globe, which we execute through our film festivals, screenwriting competitions, and other impactful programs.
Can I submit a short or feature film?
We are currently accepting submissions for the best short film and the best feature film. Either category may be any genre, but short films must be between 1-50 minutes and feature films must be between 60-180 minutes.
How does the online festival work?
Our judges will individually review, rate, and deliberate the selection of the top 50 short films based on our internal criteria.
The top 50 short films are screened virtually across the globe for 60 days, where the streaming viewers will be able to access and rate each film. The top 4 short films will then proceed to the live, Reading, Pennsylvania event!
Who selects the grand prize winner?
The top 4 short films are indicated by the highest viewer rating. Note: Our system prohibits multiple ratings per user!
Each festival, the top 4 filmmakers typically partake in digital and social media marketing to increase viewership and their chances of winning. The filmmaker with the highest overall online rating will win $25,000.