Tier 3
Mammoth Lakes, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Devoted to unique, innovative and personal stories, MLFF fills screenings with audiences hungry for risky films, especially from overlooked filmmakers. Programmers from Slamdance, Sundance and Tribeca attended last year, and prizes top $40,000.
The main submission deadline for Mammoth Lakes Film Festival is around 4 March 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Mammoth Lakes Film Festival costs from USD 20 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Mammoth Lakes Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Mammoth Lakes Film Festival takes place in Mammoth Lakes, United States.
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