Is the JUMP Society Film Festival Competitive?

No. The JUMP Society Film Festival is explicitly non-competitive. The festival description states that it is "non-competitive," meaning there are no awards, rankings, or juried prizes for the films shown. Instead, it functions as a community screening event for local short films.

What "Non-Competitive" Means Here

The festival's purpose is to showcase short films with a connection to Juneau, not to judge them against each other. According to the festival listings:

• The festival is non-competitive — no prizes or winners are announced.
• Entries must be less than 10 minutes long.
• Each film must have a Juneau connection.
• The event is free to attend, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.

What the Festival Does Instead

Rather than competition, the emphasis is on community participation and local filmmaking. The festival screens short films at the Gold Town Nickelodeon in Juneau across multiple showtimes. Past and upcoming editions include:

For Filmmakers

If you're submitting, the non-competitive format means the goal is to have your work screened for a local audience, not to win. Submissions must be in before the listed deadline for each festival (for example, March 17 for the 2026 festival), and you must include a submission form (online or PDF) with your film. For details, contact [email protected] or call (907) 586-3440.