WHAT IS SILVER CHANCE?

The Silver Chance Film Festival is an annual celebration of inspiring cinema, dedicated to stories of resilience, hope, and human transformation. The festival brings together filmmakers, students, and local audiences to experience films that explore mental health, adversity, identity, poverty, and second chances.

OUR MISSION:

To tell stories that matter and stay with you. Stories that open hearts and start conversations. We believe cinema has the power to heal, motivate, and create understanding — connecting people beyond borders, languages, and geography. 

IMPORTANT:

Silver Chance International Film Festival is dedicated to amplifying voices from around the world. We recognize that filmmakers in some regions may be unable to submit via standard payment platforms due to international sanctions or banking restrictions.

If this applies to you, please reach out to us at silverchancefest@gmail.com. We will gladly provide a submission fee waiver.

Your story matters, and we don’t want payment barriers to stand in the way.

WHAT WE SHOW:

Narrative Short Films
Student Short Films
Documentary Short Films

Music Videos
Animation Short Films

WHEN & WHERE:

April 26, 2026
Springfield, Missouri