Friday Harbor Film Festival

OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS -- FESTIVAL REQUIREMENTS
All films should present the diverse cultures and environments of the Pacific Rim and beyond. They should feature fascinating island cultures, revealing marine ecology, heroic adventures, sustainable agriculture, social justice, current environmental issues and stirring human-interest stories.

We divide films by theme:
Explorers and Adventures - These films follow amazing people exploring our world. They showcase adventurous people on scientific and exploratory expeditions into remote areas of the planet – on land and in the sea. While following courageous explorers these documentaries also stress the need for preservation of our natural resources and the animals that share our world. Watch these to become aware of cutting-edge ideas and to revel in the exploits of others.

Things to Consider - These films explore the challenges we all face in the world, urging viewers to take action to solve problems. Topics range widely, including the impact of climate change, health concerns, the plight of wild animals, science, innovative gardening, and political action. Watch these to learn and be motivated to get involved.

Tales from the Heart - These films tell human-interest stories. They describe extraordinary achievements, the beauty of nature, people who overcome adversity, or efforts to create a better world. Some feature interviews with amazing people. Others showcase the arts. Watch these for both information and inspiration.

Feature Documentary and Docudrama Films have a running time of 41 minutes or longer.

Short Films have a running time of 40 minutes or less. They are not limited to documentaries.

Student Films are accepted in two age groups: 11-17 years and 18-26 years.
Include the filmmaker’s age with submission.

Student Films must have a running time of 2 to 15 minutes.

Live-action or animated documentary short films are acceptable.

Live-streamed sessions with filmmakers will be scheduled throughout the virtual film festival event.

COPYRIGHT AGREEMENT:
By entering this contest, all entrants agree that their submissions are original pieces of work, and do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others and are in compliance with all copyright laws. It is the sole responsibility of the entrant to secure authorization and permission from the copyright owner(s) of any and all copyrighted content or materials included within the submitted film.

The Friday Harbor Film Festival disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any unauthorized inclusion of any copyrighted content or materials within or relating to the submitted film, including any content or materials that are or may become the basis for any third-party claims for copyright infringement.

It is the sole responsibility of the entrant to secure authorization and permission from the owner(s) of any and all trademarked content or materials included within the submitted film. The Friday Harbor Film Festival disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any unauthorized inclusion of any trademarked content or materials within or relating to the submitted film, including any content or materials that are or may become the basis for any third-party claims for trademark infringement, trademark dilution or unfair competition.