Submissions are open
The Hindsight Film Festival is looking for historical documentary films that interpret our shared past from fresh perspectives. Our second inaugural event will take place March 11th - 14th, 2027, at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center, located in the heart of historic downtown Savannah, Georgia. Visitors will experience idyllic springtime weather in the "Hostess City of the South".
Our call for submissions is open to features, series, and shorts from around the world on any historical topic. Every screening will be followed by a Q&A, led by experienced moderators and interviewers. A core part of our mission is to foster and encourage the next generation of historian filmmakers by prominently featuring films from students, alongside established filmmakers.
What qualifies as a "historical" documentary?
We're looking for non-fiction films that explore specific events, figures, or issues and how they have made an impact on the course of history. We are open to all stories from around the world, not just the United States. Films may include contemporary characters or non-historic topics (i.e. present day exploration, preservation efforts, etc), but the majority of the film (51% of screen time) should inform viewers about a topic that occurred at least 10 years in the past.
All styles of non-fiction filmmaking will be considered, including educational, observational, first-person exposition, autobiography, participatory, reflexive, poetic, performative, hybrid and even docudrama (but not mockumentary). Storytelling devices can include narration, interviews, archival footage, research, primary and secondary sources, reenactments, animation and more. We want traditional educational films as well as original formats that defy categorization.
*Promotional and sponsored films will NOT be considered.
For more details about eligibility and exhibition agreement visit https://filmfreeway.com/HindsightFilmFestival