Term & Rules
All $lms in all genres will be considered. We consider a short to be under 50 minutes. Filmmakers certify they have the rights to music used in their $lms. Please upload a digital screener to FilmFreeway.
Requirements
Premiere Status:
No premiere status is required. So, don’t wait to submit your flm.
Rights:
We require :lms to have all necessary rights and releases secured for us to feature them. Yes, this includes music.
Free to View:
We only select :lms that are free for audiences.
What We Look For
We look for great stories that brave new territory. We value great characters, interesting new worlds, and stories that surprise us over fancy visual effects, famous actors, or silly one-liners that often feed much of online videos.
What We Avoid
We have no hard and fast rules. Every :lm is different and there are always exceptions.
Refund Policy
Unfortunately we cannot refund a submission fee once you’ve submitted your :lm. Please make absolutely sure you want to submit your :lm before doing so. As with other festivals, your fee is paid for your :lm to be considered. By no means does submitting your :lm guarantee that your :lm will be accepted. If your :lm is not accepted, your submission fee is not refunded.