The Imago Film Festival showcases independent films and filmmakers who use image and story to explore faith and ethics and the journey from brokenness to hope.

We encourage filmmakers from diverse backgrounds dealing with the spiritual journey of human experience. We encourage films that experiment with the wonder and struggle of this journey.

Best of Show: $1000
1st Runner-Up: $500
2nd Runner-Up: $300
Audience Choice: $200

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Imago Film Festival is a week-long event at Judson University in Elgin, Illinois (about 30 miles west of Chicago). We will be holding out 14th Annual Imago Film Festival on Apr 3-7, 2018. The will include featured screenings, workshops, Q&A with filmmakers, and a keynote speaker.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The Imago Film Festival seeks to showcase independent films and filmmakers who use image and story to explore faith and ethics and the journey from brokenness to hope.

We encourage filmmakers from diverse backgrounds dealing with the spiritual journey of human experience. We encourage films that experiment with the wonder and struggle of this journey.

Films should be less than 30 minutes in length and any genre is acceptable.

FORMATS
You may submit a film created in any acquisition format (mini-DV, 16mm, 35mm, etc.). However, you must submit your film on either: DVD, Blu-Ray, or high definition video (US Region). 

Foreign films must be subtitled in English or dubbed into English.
Films must be submitted on DVD, Blu-Ray, or high definition video (US Region).

If you are submitting more than one film, you may submit them all on one DVD, Blu-Ray, or page link. You must, however, submit a separate submission form and separate entry fee for each film (combined entry fees can be paid on one check). 

SCREENINGS
Films may be showcased at various times throughout the week of the festival. Imago reserves the right to place your film on any promotional material we see fit. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
If your film is accepted, you grant Imago permission to showcase your film at our various screenings at the 2018 Festival.

The Imago Film Festival reserves the right to use an entry for promotion and publicity purposes and to broadcast excerpts of selected works at any time, and to publish excerpts, or other appropriate segments thereof, in print or electronic media to promote the event. Clips of your accepted submission may also be used in an Imago promotional (not for sale) reel; therefore all rights must be cleared for festival and compilation usage by final submission deadline. Rights also must be secured for the Imago Film Festival to include stills, and/or short clips for promotional (not-for-sale) reel distribution and placement on the Imago website to be available for streaming online

Through a written request, you may opt out of Imago's use of your material after one year. 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 Imago 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.

NOTIFICATION OF SUBMISSION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SELECTION
An email will be sent as notification that your entry has been received. If you send a DVD or Blu-Ray, Imago will not be able to return it. Imago is not responsible for damage through the post or handling. A list of selected films will be posted at the website on or near March 1, 2018.