The Mammoth Film Festival is an international film festival that takes place annually in Mammoth Lakes, California. The main event at the Mammoth Film Festival, the Feature Film Competition, is a unique elimination-style tournament. The festival was founded by two entertainment industry veterans, and California natives, founder Meng King, and creator/co-founder Andreas Wettstein.
In 2009, the Mammoth Film Festival was named by Moviemaker Magazine as one of the 25 most worthwhile festivals in North America. MovieMaker also described the festival as "American Idol for moviemakers," and "rapidly growing in recognition and praise."
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