Moon Rocks Sci-Fi Short Film Competition (2026)
Schedule
Sat Jun 06 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, NV
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Your Mission—Should You Choose to Accept It…Ready to boldly go where your imagination has never gone before? Welcome to Moon Rocks 2026, Northern Nevada’s ultimate sci-fi filmmaking challenge—where time is short, stakes are high, and creativity is absolutely out of this world.
Whether you’re channeling your inner Star Wars rebel, bending reality like The Matrix, or crafting something eerier than Alien, this is your chance to create a cinematic universe… in just two weeks.
The Challenge
At high noon on Wednesday, May 13th, the countdown begins. You and your team will receive three mystery prompts:
A line of dialogue
A sound effect
A prop
From there? It’s warp speed ahead. You’ll have exactly 14 days to write, shoot, edit, and deliver a 5–9 minute sci-fi short film.
Films Due: Wednesday, May 27th at noon
(No time travel allowed—late entries risk falling into a black hole.)
The Premiere Event
Your film will debut on the big screen at the iconic Brewery Arts Center, where audiences and judges alike will witness your intergalactic masterpiece.
Screening & Awards Ceremony: Saturday, June 6th
Matinee Screening: 2:00 PM – $15
Evening Screening: 7:00 PM – $20
Double Feature Pass: $25
Will your film become the next cult classic? Or at least earn bragging rights across the galaxy? There’s only one way to find out.
Why Enter?
Because somewhere between “Houston, we have a problem” and “It’s alive!”, you might just create something unforgettable.
Challenge yourself to make a film in just two weeks
Stretch your creativity beyond the final frontier
Collaborate with fellow filmmakers, actors, and creatives
Compete for fabulous awards, audience love, and cosmic glory
Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or a scrappy space cadet with a camera and a dream, Moon Rocks is your launchpad.
Registration Details
Team Registration: $25
Each team receives 2 comp tickets to the screenings and a chance to showcase their work to a live audience!
Final Transmission
In the spirit of Back to the Future, your future hasn’t been written yet… but it could include your name in the Moon Rocks winner’s circle.
So gather your crew, charge your batteries, and prepare for liftoff—because in this competition…
The only limit is your imagination.
Register now and make your mark on the cosmos!
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Where is it happening?
Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St,Carson City, Nevada, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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