Eligibility
-All films must have been completed after January 1st, 2024; any film completed before January 1st, 2024, is not eligible.
-All films must be FilmFreeway or Vimeo links; YouTube links will result in disqualification.
-Films or filmmakers must have a demonstrable connection to their submitted categories.
-The use of generative AI is not allowed; any film that uses generative AI will be disqualified. This includes but is not limited to: images, videos, music, and sound effects. The use of analytical AI for post-production/file organization is allowed.
-Selected filmmakers will have thirty (30) days to provide a Digital Cinema Project (DCP) file that includes closed captions.
-Filmmakers must be 16 years of age or older.
-Filmmakers may apply as a team of directors, but must have a primary applicant.
-Failure to abide by the rules will result in disqualification without a refund.
-Filmmakers must reside in or have a strong connection to the United States of America.
Film Requirements
-Short films must be moving pictures 40 minutes in length or less, in total.
-Feature films must be moving pictures 40 minutes in length or more, in total.
-Multiple entries per filmmaker are allowed with a separate application for each film.
Submission Instructions
Application -
1. The title of your film must be written as it should be stylized, including capital letters and punctuation.
2. Loglines/Synopses must be under 300 characters and include a general description of events or themes in the film. These are subject to editing by ETV staff.
Films:
1. Submissions must be provided through a downloadable web link, either FilmFreeway or Vimeo. No YouTube links.
2. Film files should be submitted at the highest quality resolution.
3. Sharing permissions for any downloadable files and links must be available through September 30th, 2026.
4. Downloadable links must be accompanied by access credentials, if necessary.
5. Only one version of your film may be submitted and will be considered.
6. If your film is selected, please submit digital promo material for us to use to promote your film as part of the festival lineup.
Entry Fee:
Filmmakers must pay the entry fee to complete entry into the festival. They must be paid on or before the deadline for the application, and submissions without payment will be disqualified.
All application materials must be received by ETV by June 26th, 2026, to be considered.
We do not provide waivers or discount codes for filmmakers.
Release and Waiver of Liability
I acknowledge and agree that the display of my Property in the City of Eagan art displays, to be conducted at the City of Eagan public buildings, involves the possibility that my property, including, without limitation, any art or other items on display (collectively, the “Property”) may be damaged, lost or stolen, and I acknowledge I am assuming the risk of the Property.
I am aware that the City of Eagan does not insure the Property, and that I must provide my own insurance if I so choose.
I grant a permanent license to the City of Eagan to photograph the artwork and to publish such photographs or submitted images for educational uses, catalogs, interest, or publicity purposes.
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, I agree and hold harmless the City of Eagan, their staff, directors, officers, agents, affiliates and the public from any and all liability, cost or expense (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees) arising out of display of my property, including, without limitation, any claims for damages, lost or stolen Property. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Eagan, its staff, directors, officers, agents, affiliates, and the public, from any and all loss, damage, liability, cost or expense that the City of Eagan may incur or suffer as a result of any claim of any kind whatsoever arising out of the display of my property.
I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for obtaining all necessary rights and permissions for submissions and third-party materials included in the film, including but not limited to music, logos, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Eagan for any and all losses associated with any such violations.
I hereby represent and warrant that I have read this Release and Waiver of Liability in its entirety and fully understand its contents. I have signed this Release and Waiver of Liability voluntarily and of my own free will.
Acknowledgment of Email Instruction
Email is the main form of communication used by the ETV. If I do not use email often, I will take responsibility for contacting the ETV for further instructions and information.
ETV, a part of the City of Eagan, is your local source for all things Eagan. We're your community TV station—which means we air and share local programming produced by you, for you, or of interest to you. Residents and organizations can also submit their own local programs and video stories they want the public to see.
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