At 'Director's Cut International Film Festival', every film or screenplay finds its way to spotlight!

With monthly live screenings and the dazzling Director's Cut Gala, featuring red carpet glamour, live music, entertainment, and unparalleled networking opportunities, the DCIFF is where your film or screenplay belongs.

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻!

Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Low Budget Film (under $5k)
Best Documentary
Best Music Video
Best Animation
Best Student Film
Best Drama
Best Sci-Fi
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Non-Dialogue Film
Best Director
Best First-Time Director
Best Cinematography
Best Music
Best Original Soundtrack
Best Screenplay Short Film
Best Screenplay Feature Film

Director's Cut

1. Submission Guidelines

1.1 **Submission Process**:
- Submissions must be made through our official entry platform FilmFreeway.

1.2 **Materials**:
- Films must be submitted in digital format (.mp4 or .mov preferred) or with a online link (Vimeo, YouTube, etc).
- A high-resolution poster and at least one still from the film must be provided.

2. Film Requirements

Originality and Rights:
- Films must be original works and not infringe on any copyrights or intellectual property rights.
- Filmmakers must have the rights to all music, images, and content used in their film.

3. Selection Process

3.1 Judging:
- Films will be reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.
- Selection criteria include originality, creativity, technical proficiency, and overall impact.

3.2 Notification:
- Filmmakers will be notified of their selection status via email on the Notification Date stated on our FilmFreeway page.

4. Terms and Conditions

4.1 Permissions:
- By submitting a film, filmmakers grant the Director's Cut international film Festival the right to screen the film at the festival and use excerpts (up to 2 minutes), stills, and biographical information for promotional purposes.

4.2 Liability:
- The festival is not responsible for any loss or damage to submitted materials.
- The festival reserves the right to disqualify any film that does not comply with these rules and terms.

4.3 Changes and Amendments:
- The festival reserves the right to make changes to these rules and terms at any time. Any changes will be communicated to participants via email and updated on our website.

5 Acceptance:
- By submitting a film, participants acknowledge and agree to these rules and terms.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and celebrating your work at the Director's Cut Film Festival!

For any questions or further information, please contact us at directorcutfilmfest@outlook.com
Thank you for participating and good luck!

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  • Shawn C.

    AMAZING EXPERENIENCE! Thank you so much for selecting our screenplay, it was absolutely an honor to be invited to the gala. We met such wonderful people and had a lovely evening with you guys!

    March 2025
  • Susan A. Bradley

    Thank you so much for your consideration and communication!

    December 2024
  • AMAZING platform for talented people that need a space to show their art. Thanks for creating this Festival. By the way Budapest is a beautiful city I saw it when I was in SERBIA visiting cousins. Just a 4 hour drive!
    Greetings from The Miracle of Basilio
    Andrea Vicich

    September 2024
  • Momchil Ap. Karamitev

    A great place to show your work and receive recognition. Well organized and friendly environment. It is a real international event. Higly recommend.

    September 2024
  • Sumaya Homgren

    Awesome festival. Couldn't be happier. Will absolutely continue to submit films to this fest.

    September 2024