Celebrating its 9th edition, Cosmic Rays Film Festival is an annual celebration of non-commercial, experimental short films that extend the idea of film as art. We are accepting submissions August 24 - November 16, 2026 and the festival will be held in March 2027 at the Chelsea Theater and other venues in and around Chapel Hill, NC. Interested filmmakers can learn more about the festival and see past programs at our website: https://cosmicraysfilmfest.com
Fees or awards
$12 submission fee or discounted $10 submission fee for North Carolina filmmakers; Films selected to screen at festival will receive screening fee at end of festival