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Movie Trailer Showcase
Discover upcoming major releases and independent storytelling. Watch official studio trailers below, then submit your own film for Hollywood Weekly Magazine Film Festival consideration.
Independent filmmakers—submit your trailer
The Hollywood Weekly Magazine Film Festival 2026 online showcase launches November 14. Submit through FilmFreeway for review; selected trailers may be showcased on Hollywood Weekly subject to editorial approval and rights clearance. Submission does not guarantee placement.
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Hollywood Weekly Magazine • Virtual Film Festival
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Hollywood Weekly Magazine Film Festival takes place Saturday, November 14, 2026, with a planned $25 one-time ticket for its virtual screening of selected independent films. Hollywood Weekly Cinema, the separate $9.99/month on-demand streaming membership, will be scheduled only after the festival has been successfully completed. Festival tickets are not yet on sale; the Cinema subscription launch date has not been set.
Your virtual Film Festival — and Hollywood Weekly Cinema after the event
Explore trailers for free and attend the planned Saturday, November 14 virtual festival with a $25 one-time ticket once sales open. Following a successfully completed festival, Hollywood Weekly will schedule the separate $9.99/month Cinema streaming membership, subject to filmmaker permissions, secure playback, and recurring payment setup.
Public access
Festival Lobby
Browse official movie trailers, discover filmmaker spotlights and follow festival announcements. No film-streaming membership required.
Explore Trailers →Planned virtual film festival • Saturday, November 14, 2026
Virtual Festival Ticket — $25
A one-time admission ticket for the scheduled virtual festival screening of selected independent films. This is a single-event ticket, not a recurring membership. Screening lineup and start time will be announced after filmmaker approval.
Ticket sales not yet open • No payment taken here
Get Ticket Launch Updates →Future service • To be scheduled after the November 14 festival
Hollywood Weekly Cinema — $9.99/month
Following successful completion of the November 14 film festival, Hollywood Weekly plans to schedule a separate $9.99/month streaming service featuring films specifically approved for ongoing members-only viewing. The subscription is distinct from the festival’s $25 one-time ticket. No launch date has been set and membership checkout is not yet active.
Get Launch Updates →2026 Festival submissions
Films under consideration
Two recently submitted projects are being considered for the online festival. Neither film is yet available to stream or announced as an Official Selection.
SUBMITTED • UNDER REVIEW
From Exchange to Action: The Ripple Effect
Vivienne Lim • 1 hr 12 min
SUBMITTED • UNDER REVIEW
At the Mercy of Faith
Samuel Taylor • 21 min
Hollywood Weekly’s festival submission rules permit limited event screenings of selected films. Paid on-demand membership availability is subject to a separate filmmaker authorization, approved viewing window and secure hosting.
Get November 14 Festival Updates
Follow Hollywood Weekly for the November 14 virtual festival lineup, screening time, and ticket-sale opening. After the festival is successfully completed, watch for a separate announcement of the Hollywood Weekly Cinema membership launch. Signing up for updates is not a ticket purchase or streaming subscription.
Are you a filmmaker?
Submit through our official FilmFreeway listing for a publicity-first festival opportunity. The festival rules provide for limited online-event screening of selected films; any ongoing on-demand viewing within the separate $9.99/month Hollywood Weekly Cinema subscription requires an additional written permission covering availability dates, territories, and compensation terms, if any. Filmmakers retain copyright ownership.
Submit on FilmFreeway ↗Important: Hollywood Weekly’s existing $3.99/month VIP membership currently covers its newsletter tier; it does not yet include access to film screenings. No film screening memberships are being sold through this page.
Where Great Stories Find a Global Audience
Since 2001, Hollywood Weekly Magazine has celebrated the people and productions that inspire audiences around the world. Building on that legacy, the Hollywood Weekly Magazine Film Festival provides filmmakers with an opportunity to showcase their work before an international audience while gaining recognition from one of entertainment’s most respected independent media brands.
Whether you’re an emerging filmmaker making your first short film or an established producer premiering a feature-length production, the Hollywood Weekly Magazine Film Festival is dedicated to discovering compelling storytelling, artistic excellence, and creative vision.
Unlike many festivals that simply screen films, Hollywood Weekly strives to promote filmmakers through editorial coverage, interviews, and worldwide exposure across its digital platforms and global readership.
Categories Include
- Feature Films
- Short Films
- Documentaries
- Student Films
- International Films
- Music Videos
- Animation
- Experimental Films
- Screenplays
- Trailers
- Web Series
- Television Pilots
Why Submit?
- International exposure
- Official award selections
- Recognition from Hollywood Weekly Magazine
- Opportunities for editorial features
- Promotion across Hollywood Weekly’s global media channels
- Networking with filmmakers and entertainment professionals
- Official laurels and certificates for selected projects
Our Mission
The Hollywood Weekly Magazine Film Festival celebrates creativity, diversity, and the power of storytelling. We believe every filmmaker deserves an opportunity to have their work discovered and appreciated by audiences around the world.
From independent productions to major cinematic achievements, we are committed to recognizing excellence in filmmaking while supporting the next generation of storytellers.
Submit Your Film Today
Ready to share your story with the world?
Visit our official FilmFreeway page to review categories, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and submit your project:
🎬 Official Submission Portal
https://www.filmfreeway.com/HollywoodWeeklyMagazineFilmFestival
We welcome submissions from filmmakers across the globe and look forward to celebrating your creativity at the Hollywood Weekly Magazine Film Festival.
Your story deserves to be seen. Let Hollywood Weekly help introduce it to the world.