As old Hollywood evolves, we're entering a powerful era of creative rebirth, and we're excited to announce our second annual Higher Realm Film Festival, taking place on October 27th, 28th & 29th, 2026, at Burns Court Cinema in Sarasota, Florida. In partnership with FilmFreeway, our festival aims to connect with emerging filmmakers and showcase inspiring, impactful stories that uplift, raise awareness, and offer hope. Award-winning films will be honored with laurels and premieres on The Higher Realm TV Network, where they’ll continue reaching broader audiences. Our mission is to support conscious creators and share stories that truly matter.
ENTER
NOW
2026
DEADLINE DATES
To Enter, Submit through Film Freeway!!
THRTV
October 01, 2025
Opening Date
April 10, 2026
Earlybird Deadline
July 15, 2026
Regular Deadline
August 15, 2026
Late Deadline
September 4, 2026
Extended Deadline
September 27, 2026
Notification Date
October 27 – 29, 2026
Event Date
Categories to Enter
There's still time to enter.
Movies
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Short Film: 0-59 min
Full Length Feature Films 60-120 min
Children/Teens
Our network is expanding to children and teens and we invite any content for our youth demographic
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Short Films: 0-59 min
TV Pilot/Episodic: 0-70 min
Full Length Feature Films: 55-90 min
Spirit
Inspirational Talks
Channelings
Teachings
Guided Meditations
Animation
Animation Short Film: 0-59 min
Animation Feature Film: 60-120 min
Animation Pilot/Episodic: 5-70 min
Television/Web/New Media
Talk Show: 15-180 min
Podcast: 0-180 min
TV Series: 5-60 min per episode
Experimental
This section will include anything outside the boundaries of the boxes herein. We are open to all sorts of creativity and expression. If your content fits this then experimentation is your category.
Location
Burns Court Cinema
506 Burns Lane
Burns Court
Sarasota, Florida 34236
Parking
Recommendations for Hotels
Embassy Suites
202 N Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida
Art Ovation
1255 N Palm Ave
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The Westin
Our Mission
The Higher Realm Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing transformative storytelling that uplifts, inspires, and brings meaningful awareness to the world. We champion films that illuminate important issues, offer hope, and promote solutions, with the goal of empowering creators and helping audiences reconnect with purpose, compassion, and possibility. Through our platform, we strive to support conscious filmmakers and help others live their dreams through the power of impactful cinema.