Cinemaclique Film Festival - Shot on Smartphone Edition
Sat, Mar 14
|Murphysboro
Time & Location
Mar 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – Mar 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
Murphysboro, 1333 Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966, USA
About the event
Join us for the Cinemaclique Film Festival - Shot on Smartphone Edition. We will be posting all official information soon, but here is some preliminary info to get started.
Film Submissions will be handled through Filmfreeway.com. Our FilmFreeway page will be live on November 1st.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1ST Some Basic Rules:
Short films must have a runtime of 15 minutes or less.
The content of the films should be "rated R" or less.
Absolutely no generative Al to be used at any phase.
Your movie MUST be shot on a smartphone camera.
The content and genre of your film is totally up to you.
Finished films must be turned in by Feb. 1st, 2026
MARCH 14TH, 2026
Film Screenings March 14th @ 11:00am: The Historic Liberty Theater in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Networking Dinner March 14th @ 7:00pm: 17th Street Barbecue in Murphysboro, Illinois.
After Party March 14th @ 9:00pm: Hanger 9 in Carbondale, Illinois.
MARCH 15TH, 2026
Feature Film Screenings @ 1:00p: The Historic Liberty Theater in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Award Ceremony @ 5:00p: The Historic Liberty Theater in Murphysboro, Illinois.