SCCC festival accepting film submissions

Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the Alpha Arts Institute at Sussex County Community College (SCCC) is accepting submissions for the second annual Alpha Arts Film Festival.

The festival, scheduled Sept. 19-21, invites filmmakers worldwide to showcase their work in an atmosphere dedicated to celebrating cinematic creativity and innovation.

It aims to foster a dynamic environment for producing, discussing and screening films, catering to a diverse range of voices and visions.

The festival is open to all filmmakers, with a special section for New Jersey-based filmmakers. Categories are students, professionals and non-students, and New Jersey-based filmmakers.

Entries will be in two categories:

• Experimental films, which challenge narrative norms and explore alternative storytelling methods.

• Narrative short films, which showcase the art of storytelling in its most condensed and evocative form. Time limit: 40 minutes.

Filmmakers may submit their work online at filmfreeway.com/AlphaArtsFF

The submission period closes Aug. 1.

The entry fee is $20 per film submission. Student rate is $10.

Late submissions will be accepted for an additional two weeks for an additional fee of $10.