As the independent film world continues to grow and diversify, filmmakers around the globe are constantly seeking that one opportunity to break through the noise — to be seen, to be heard, and to reach real audiences. That moment is here. That opportunity is CIFFA.
The Crossover International Festival of Film and Art (CIFFA) returns to Tracy, California on October 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2025, and this year’s call for submissions is officially entering its final phase.
If you’re holding on to a finished film, a work-in-progress, or a bold new concept in web series, animation, documentary, or experimental storytelling — this is your moment.
And you must submit now. https://owaf.org/submissions
What Makes CIFFA Stand Out?
CIFFA, co-presented by the City of Tracy and nonprofit OWAF (One World Arts Foundation), is more than a festival. It’s a platform built for today’s creators and tomorrow’s changemakers. This is a space designed to elevate unheard voices, new formats, and global perspectives.
But what truly makes CIFFA different is its distribution promise.
CIFFA guarantees theatrical and/or digital distribution opportunities for all accepted content — a rare, game-changing feature in a festival landscape often defined by limited visibility and exclusivity.
The Festival for All Formats, All Voices
CIFFA opens its doors to all styles and genres, including:
Full-length Narrative Films
Short Narrative Films
Full-length and Short Documentaries
Scripted and Reality-Based Web Series
Animated Films (short and feature)
AI-Generated Content
Experimental and Hybrid Formats
Whether you're a student, a veteran filmmaker, or a multidisciplinary artist working in a nontraditional space — if you have a story to tell, CIFFA has a stage for you.
The Setting: Grand Theatre Center for the Arts
Located in Tracy, California, the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts is a landmark venue that blends cultural history with modern production capabilities. From intimate screenings to large-scale presentations, it’s a home for meaningful connection — between creators and audiences, and between artists and industry professionals.
Festival Dates:
October 10, 11, and 12, 2025
Don’t miss this. Submission slots are filling rapidly.
Time Is Running Out
Too often, filmmakers miss their shot not because they lack talent or vision — but because they didn’t act in time. With submission deadlines closing fast, the window to enter your film into CIFFA 2025 is narrowing by the day.
Ask yourself:
Do you have a project you're passionate about?
Are you ready to see it in front of a global audience?
Are you seeking real distribution, not just a screening?
Then you can’t afford to miss this call.
From Submission to Spotlight
Unlike many festivals where even accepted films struggle to gain traction beyond a screening, CIFFA is designed to provide:
Exposure beyond the event
Pathways to streaming domestic and international platforms
Strategic industry partnerships
Networking with professionals, buyers, and fellow creators
It’s about taking you beyond the festival circuit — and into the mainstream and global markets.
Take Action Now
If you’re a filmmaker or content creator, this is not the time to second-guess or delay. CIFFA 2025 is happening. October is getting closer. And submission deadlines will close soon.
Start your submission now at https://owaf.org/submissions
This is not just a reminder. It’s a call — to those with something to say and the courage to share it. Don’t let your work sit in silence. Let it live, breathe, and connect.
Let it premiere at CIFFA.
Final Thoughts
Your work deserves more than a file on a hard drive.
Your story deserves more than a screening.
It deserves a platform. A future. A breakthrough.
Mark the dates: October 10, 11 & 12, 2025
Grand Theatre Center for the Arts, Tracy, CA
Submit now at https://owaf.org/submissions