Dates & Deadlines
About festival
Open to all genres, with a mission to bridge the gap by championing Latinx voices, marginalized communities, women empowerment, and true diversity and inclusion. Located just south of Silicon Valley and north of Monterey County—spanning Morgan Hill, San Martin, Gilroy, Hollister, and San Juan Bautista—this region is surrounded by stunning mountains, award-winning wineries, and Michelin-starred chefs.
Festival Amenities
Filmmaker pass
Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
13 perks included
Accommodation
Hotel Hosting
Filmmaker accommodation
Hotel Discounts
Discounted hotel rates
Travel
Travel Stipends
Travel reimbursement
Shuttle Service
Transportation service
Airport Transport
Airport pickup/dropoff
Amenities
Filmmaker Lounge
Dedicated lounge space
VIP Restaurant Access
Exclusive dining
Swag Bags
Gift bags
Events
Filmmaker Events
Filmmakers networking events
Welcome Dinner
Opening night dinner
After Parties
Post-screening events
Industry Panels
Panel discussions
Q&A Sessions
Audience interaction
Accepted Content
Submission Categories
Short FilmCloses within 30 days
Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction, Documentary, & Creative Media: Animation
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Feature FilmCloses within 30 days
Fiction & Non Fiction
Deadline: November 1, 2026
LGBTQIA FeatureCloses within 30 days
Deadline: November 1, 2026
LGBTQIA ShortCloses within 30 days
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Woman DirectedCloses within 30 days
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Music VideoCloses within 30 days
Films in the Music Video category
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Web SeriesCloses within 30 days
Web Series are episodic content that is more than one episode. We will look at up to 3 episodes of your Web Series in this category and we accept all genres & lengths.
Deadline: November 1, 2026
XR (VR, MR, AR)Closes within 30 days
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival is establishing a cutting-edge program that presents XR experiences, a combination of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). We embrace emerging technologies, inclusion, and diversity. All genres and styles are welcome.
Deadline: November 1, 2026
College StudentCloses within 30 days
A film created by a College Student. Student ID required.
Deadline: November 1, 2026
YouthCloses within 30 days
Films created by kids 4 years old to 14 years old. Please submit only films that are appropriate for kids in this age range. Films should not be longer than 15 minutes.
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Local FilmmakerCloses within 30 days
Films made by filmmakers that live in California.
Deadline: November 1, 2026
High School - Short FilmCloses within 30 days
Short Film created by a High School Student. Student ID required.
Deadline: November 1, 2026
Festival Rules
Completed By Date:
The film should be completed by 2024-2026
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