Vidi Space announces first annual film festival for independent filmmakers!

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

Since launching in 2018, the VIDI SPACE streaming platform has supported independent filmmakers with a place to showcase their creations. And today we're happy to pass along word that is hosting its first annual VIDI SPACE Film Festival (VSFF) in the Washington, DC Metro Area on February 22, 2020. The VIDI SPACE FILM FESTIVAL will bring indie films to the big screen for a chance at the first-ever “Spacers Choice Award” and $1,000.

President and CEO of VIDI SPACE, Elizabeth Saint, says:

The winner of the Spacers’ Choice Award, voted on by the VIDI SPACE OTT community subscribers will receive a $1,000 that they can put towards their upcoming production. When establishing VSFF’s first year, we really wanted to offer a festival that not only showcased the submitted titles but supported the creation of future projects for these independent filmmakers. 

VIDI SPACE Co-Founder Nick Groff (Paranormal Lockdown, Ghost Adventures, Ghost Stalkers) adds:

At my core, I am a passionate filmmaker and there are so many talented artists creating that have not been discovered yet. That’s now changing with the most epic and hip film festival bringing life to their hard work! It’s been a dream to discover incredible films and screen them to a packed audience.

Along with Saint and Groff, the festival features a panel of celebrity judges such as Jeffrey Reddick (FINAL DESTINATION), Kevin Tenney (WITCHBOARD, NIGHT OF THE DEMONS), Chad Lindberg (THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, SUPERNATURAL), John Fallon (AITH founder), and Jimmy O (writer JoBlo & AITH). The festival will hold film screenings throughout the day, as well as several celebrity presentations.

Kevin Tenney adds:

Two of my favorite things in the word are 1) supporting independent films and filmmakers and 2) judging people. And now, thanks to the VIDI SPACE Film Festival, I get to do both!

Chad Lindberg:

I'm honored and humbled to be an upcoming judge for the VIDI SPACE Film Festival. I'm inspired by the talent that has been submitted before me. I commend all of the actors, filmmakers, and crews that worked very hard on their projects. Thank you for entrusting me to watch your work. Congratulations to all of the finalists.

James Oster:

By presenting an opportunity to new and exciting indie filmmakers, VIDI SPACE has given a voice to those that may not have had the chance before. As well, the film festival is offering fresh and original stories to audiences looking for the next big thing in genre and beyond. If you are ready for thrills, chills, laughs and passion, look no further than the VIDI SPACE Film Festival!

John Fallon:

Being a filmmaker myself, I know how hard it is to get a project off the ground and for it to be seen. I’ve been supporting filmmakers as much as I can via my site Arrowinthehead.com for 19 years now and I am elated to also have the opportunity to do so by way of being a Judge at the VIDI SPACE Film Festival! I can’t wait to see all of your films! Bring them on! Let's have some fun!

The VIDI SPACE Film Festival will award indie films in categories that include Best Picture, Best Short, Best Documentary Feature, Best Horror Feature, and more. VSFF will accept entries until December 13, 2019 (late entry deadline), and accepted films will be notified on January 1, 2020. Any films submitted to the festival will also receive VIDI SPACE distribution deal offers to continue the promotion of indie filmmaking beyond the festival. For a complete listing of categories and more info visit filmfreeway.com/VIDISPACE. The first annual VSFF takes place on February 22, 2020. 

For more information on VIDI SPACE, visit www.vidi.space. And follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.