Films will be submitted as a link for viewing by the festival jury. Officially selected films will be required to submit a high quality version either physically or by file upload.
No more than one entry may be submitted per person.
All content must be original. Copyrighted music without distribution rights for your film is not allowed.
All entries must be from student filmmakers.
Films produced in languages other than English must have legible English subtitles or be dubbed in English. (unless special arrangements have been made with the festival).
Entrants are responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, royalties, release forms, clearances, and permits necessary to present their work.
The selection committees’ and juries’ decisions are final.
Entry fee is nonrefundable.
The Student Filmmaker Awards Festival Directors reserve the right to make any necessary changes in regulations or festival scheduling.
Exceptions to the festival regulations must be authorized by one of the Festival Directors.