Please read all the submission guidelines carefully.
1. Film must have Iowa or Nebraska connection
2. We welcome original films from students, amateurs, and professionals submitted via FilmFreeway.
3. Submission dates are:
a. Regular: January 15, 2026 (under 30 minutes $20; 30-59 minutes $25; over 60 minutes $35)
b. Late: February 10, 2026 (under 30 minutes $25; 30-59 minutes $30; over 60 minutes $40)
4. By submitting you agree to our terms and conditions. You hereby grant INHFF the right to use name and photograph in connection with any and all publicity and promotion activities.
5. By submitting your work to the INHFF, you confirm that there are no copyright infringements on your behalf, and we take no responsibility in this matter.
6. Our committee will screen & select films to be invited to participate in this year’s event.
7. If chosen to present, we request a film poster. Cast and crew bios or information is optional.
8. All films selected to be screened must be downloadable from Film Freeway by Friday, February 18, 2026 by midnight.
9. Festival winners will be announced on our website, social media, and email.
10. We encourage your presence at the screening of your film, TAG COH or INHFF on Facebook and Instagram also.
11. Entry fee is non-refundable.
12. Entrant always retains the rights to the screenplay
13. Every possible care will be taken with films while in our possession, however we cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or additional charges incurred enroute, or due to normal wear and tear or due to equipment failure. Do NOT send original prints or master copies.
14. I have read, understood, and complied with all eligibility requirements of the categories for which I would like this film to be considered and to the best of my knowledge, all of the statements in this document are true
