Lights, Camera, Shamokin! New Film Festival Debuts This August

Got a story to tell? A short film you're proud of—or one you've been itching to make? The first-ever Shamokin Film Festival is happening this August, and now’s your chance to be part of something special from the very beginning.

🎬 When & Where:
August 15–16
Screenings at Illumination Station and Artisan Alley in downtown Shamokin

Created by local filmmaker Matt Spade, the Shamokin Film Festival is a brand-new showcase for bold, creative short films from emerging voices—both students and adults. Whether it’s drama, comedy, thriller, nonfiction, or something totally out-of-the-box, all genres are welcome.

Film submission is open NOW through July 5, and it’s completely online.

👉 Visit shamokinfilmfestival.com to learn more and submit your film!

Entries must be between 1 and 17 minutes long and created after 2022. Top submissions will be featured during the festival weekend and have the chance to win awards, including:

🏆 Best Film (plus a cash prize and the quirky Groucho Marx Award)
🎞️ Best in Genre: Cinematography, Comedy, Thriller/Horror, Nonfiction, Drama, and more

This is “year zero”—the beginning of what’s planned to become a multi-day celebration of independent film in Shamokin. So if you’ve got a vision, a camera, and a story, now’s the time to share it.

📽️ Let your work be seen. Get recognized. Help build something new.
Submit your film today at shamokinfilmfestival.com!