Our Mission

Forks Film Festival champions small-town stories, youthful imagination, and first-time filmmakers through education, community, and the shared experience of cinema — inviting creators big and small to grab a fork, dig in, and take a seat at the table where creativity can grow.

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What to expect

First Time Filmmaker

Youth Summer Camp

Event Weekend

This spring, we’re launching a free First-Time Filmmaker course on YouTube — plus a downloadable starter pack to help new filmmakers get started.

This summer, we are host youth filmmaking workshops, with completed films premiering at the festival alongside other filmmakers’ work.

The festival culminates in a three-day screening at the Historic Gem Theatre, with curated short films, and hands-on fun.

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Screenings

Submissions Open: March 6th, 2026

Early Deadline: April 10, 2026

Regular Deadline: June 5, 2026

Late Deadline: July 24, 2026

Submissions Close: August 14, 2026

Notification Date: August 24, 2026

Event Dates: September 25–27, 2026

September 25th - 27th 2026

Submission Timeline

September 25th

Documentary Films

September 26th

Youth Films

September 27th

Short Films

*Dates are subject to a change.

Event Weekend

The Historic Gem Theatre

Located in the heart of Grand Forks