GENDER
Your film MUST be directed by a woman. We embrace the queer and LGBT communities. If you have any questions about your eligibility, please do not hesitate to ask at etheriafilmfestival@gmail.com.
GENRE
Etheria Film Night only screens science fiction, horror, action, thriller, fantasy, speculative fiction, adventure, dark drama, grindhouse, crime, western, satire, dystopian, apocalyptic, mystery, noir, dark comedy, heist, disaster films, and any combination thereof.
LENGTH
Etheria Film Night plays a lineup of roughly 6-12 short films and one feature-length film. A short film should be between one minute and 20 minutes in length. We are no longer accepting feature film submissions. Feature films are invite-only. Please contact etheriafilmfestival@gmail.com for more information. Feature films may not be submitted through the form on the website or through the submission services.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. It doesn’t matter if your short film has screened anywhere else first; this is a showcase of the very best new films regardless of previous screenings. Think of us as a “best of” short film event.
FEATURE FILMS are invite-only and are no longer accepted via submissions. If you have any questions, email etheriafilmfestival@gmail.com
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Have your acceptance materials READY to send in. If accepted you will need to deliver materials with a very tight deadline, otherwise your film may get cut from the lineup. It’s your responsibility to provide materials so we may effectively screen your film.
2. You must be the copyright owner of the film.
UPON ACCEPTANCE
Filmmakers will be notified regarding their acceptance status in April, 2025. Your film materials will be due immediately upon acceptance. These materials are due immediately, otherwise, your film may not be screened (please, do not zip digital files).
1. Three high-resolution digital photos of the director. Photos need to be 300 DPI and over 800 pixels. Aim for production stills that capture filmmakers directing/producing on set.
2. Five high-resolution digital images from the submitted entry. This can be screenshots, posters, and production stills. Photos need to be 300 DPI and over 800 pixels.
3. These are the film file requirements:
Quicktime File (MP4 or MOV)
23.976 fps
Codec: H.264
Bitrate: 40 Mbps
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (add letterboxing/pillarboxing if necessary)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
AAC Audio at 16-bit or 24-bit, at least 48kHz
