CALL FOR ENTRIES 2025

Haymaker Film Festival is an inclusive event. Submissions from international and social/ethnic minority communities are encouraged.

We are seeking features, shorts, super shorts (think fight scenes and/or pre-vis), and stunt reels from Utah stunt performers. 

Submission Requirements:

• Films should be independent or DIY productions

• Action must be a central component of submissions, such as martial arts, weapon/prop fighting, physical/vehicle stunts, etc.

• Live action and animation films will be considered

• We will consider films regardless of their premiere status, but preference will be given to more recent productions

• Non-English language films must include subtitles

• Selected projects grant Haymaker Film Festival permission to use submitted content, and any supporting materials, for promotional, marketing, and merchandising purposes, including, but not limited to, footage, stills, and/or titles, as well as names and likeness of the cast and/or crew, etc.

Utah Stunt Performers Showcase:

Utah-based stunt performers are encouraged to submit their demo/stunt reels to be included as part of a showcase highlighting local talent. Submitters MUST be Utah residents! To include the maximum amount of performers, reels must be under 2 minutes in length.

This category is intended to highlight Utah-based stunt performers in an effort to energize local, independent action film production. As Utah is already home to a significant amount of film productions, both big and small, we believe there is an opportunity to bridge the gap between stunt performers, filmmakers, and audiences, and promote the creation of independent action cinema right here in the Salt Lake valley.