What Is JUMP Society?

JUMP Society is the Juneau Underground Motion Picture Society, a film organization based in Juneau, Alaska. Its main public activity is running free, non-competitive short film festivals at the Gold Town Nickelodeon (171 Shattuck Way, Juneau), showcasing local films that are under 10 minutes and have a connection to Juneau.

What JUMP Society does

The organization's core purpose is to give Juneau-area filmmakers a local screen and to give the community a free way to see that work. According to the festival listings on jumpsociety.org, the events follow a consistent format:

• Free admission. The site states plainly that "the festival is FREE" and that seating is first come, first pick of seats. For the 2023 festival, it adds that tickets and reservations are not required.
• Non-competitive. Entries are not judged against each other, so the point is screening and sharing rather than prizes.
• Short films only. Entries must be less than 10 minutes long.
• Local connection required. Each film must have a connection to Juneau.
• Venue. Screenings take place at the Gold Town Nickelodeon in Juneau.

Festival schedule pattern

The site lists multiple festivals, and the schedule format repeats across them. Each festival runs over several days with multiple showtimes:

The recurring shape is a Thursday evening opening, Friday evening shows at 7pm and 9pm, and a Sunday afternoon show at 4:30pm.

Submitting a film

If you are a filmmaker, the site gives a clear process and deadline for each festival:

1. Check the deadline. Submissions close before the festival — for example, before March 17 for the 2026 festival and before June 16 for the 2025 summer festival.
2. Confirm your film qualifies. It must be under 10 minutes and have a Juneau connection.
3. Read the submission guidelines. The site directs filmmakers to the submission guidelines for full details.
4. Include the submission form. The form is available online or as a PDF, and it must be submitted with your film.

Getting more information

For questions about festivals, submissions, or scheduling, the site lists two contact routes:

• Phone: (907) 586-3440
• Email: [email protected]

Who this is for

JUMP Society is relevant if you are a Juneau-connected filmmaker looking for a local, non-competitive outlet for a short film, or a Juneau resident looking for a free evening of local shorts. If your film is longer than 10 minutes or has no Juneau connection, it would not fit the festival's stated entry rules.