Audience Hunters Film Festival Announces Suspension of Current Cycle

Audience Hunters Film Festival to Refund Submission Fees and Explore New Opportunities

St Petersburg, Fl - December 1, 2025-- Audience Hunters Film Festival, a renowned platform dedicated to connecting movie lovers with passionate filmmakers, has announced the suspension of its current festival cycle. Despite the enthusiasm and interest from the filmmaking community, the festival did not receive enough submissions to host a legitimate event this year.

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In a statement from the festival, it was emphasized that the decision was made out of respect for the artists and their time. The festival is committed to ensuring that all submission fees will be refunded promptly. The refund process is expected to be completed within the next few weeks.

"We deeply appreciate the interest and patience of all filmmakers who submitted their work," said HT, Festival Director of Audience Hunters Film Festival. "While this decision was difficult, it is important for us to maintain the integrity and quality of the festival experience."

"Our mission remains steadfast: to connect filmmakers and audiences in meaningful ways. We encourage creators to continue their journey, and we are here to support them in exploring new avenues for showcasing their art," Ayokunle Spencer, Programming Director added.

The festival team encourages filmmakers to reach out if they are interested in learning more about audience growth and potential online screenings. Interested parties can contact the festival via email at AudienceHunters@gmail.com or htthewriter02@gmail.com.

Audience Hunters Film Festival, owned and operated by OMNITUBE, LLC, remains committed to its mission of fostering a supportive community for filmmakers and audiences alike. The festival looks forward to exploring new opportunities and concepts in the future.

As the festival takes this pause, it encourages filmmakers to continue creating, collaborating, and contributing meaningful art to the world. The team at Audience Hunters Film Festival extends its best wishes to all filmmakers on their creative journeys.

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