We are accepting all genres of films created by lesbian filmmakers.
Films must be submitted for review in the following format:
- DVD or BLU-RAY (Regions 0 or 1)
- .MPG (MPEG or MPEG2)
- .MOV (QuickTime)
If accepted films must be submitted in the following format for exhibition:
- .MPG (MPET or MPEG2)
- .MOV (QuickTime)
Submissions must have attached:
Film Title
Running Time
Contact Info: Submitter's Name, Email, Phone, City/State/Country of Origin
EPK or digital press kit
Synopsis of the film
Film poster image
or Photo(s) to represent the film in our promos
Photo of filmmaker(s)
Filmmaker BIO(s)
all of which may be used in our marketing/promotions for the festival.
All films shall be English subtitled for accessibility purposes. We are attempting to make Cinema Systers Film Festival more inclusive for all.
All films submitted to Cinema Systers Film Festival are required to have been produced by Lesbian filmmaker(s). Any film that does not meet this requirement will be disqualified.
Cinema Systers Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes.
The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.
The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Cinema Systers Film Festival from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.
