LAWEBFEST Since 2009

REGISTRATION AND RULES 2025

Each submission form must only be completed on the filmfreeway.com

REGULATIONS
1. Registration fees are not refundable.
2. Payment can only be taken through the filmfreeway.com
Registration fees are in US dollars.

GUIDELINES (Web Series, Pilot and Shorts)

-Web Series Submission must have at least TWO (2) produced online episodes available to view at the time of entry. (Except Pilot & Shorts)

-SHORT FORM: Each episode cannot exceed 30 minutes in length. Series with individual episode exceeding 30 minutes in length are welcome to submit shortened version(s) of an episode(s) for the purpose of festival admission. Preferred 5~20 min.

-LONG FORM: Each episode exceeds 30 minutes in length. You are welcome to submit any big series that has already released through TV or online.

- Please choose the genre that best represents your series even if your series can be classified under more than one category. Duplicate submissions can be taken under a different category.

-Entries that are not in English must be dubbed in English or have English subtitles.
-Judging will be done using a created system in order that all admissions are judge fairly.
-All entries, including international submissions are eligible for prize awards in each category. We strongly encourage all finalists to attend the festival.

GUIDELINES (Fiction Podcast)

1. Fiction Podcast creators: when you join FilmFreeway, you can upload your audio file by categorizing your work as "Music/Songwriting." It's currently the only category that allows you to upload audio-only files (but we're working with FilmFreeway on updating that!) :) So, get your work up and submit to get the film festival experience!
Visit our partner webfest NJ Webfest site:
newjerseywebfest.com/FilmFreeway-podcasts for more detailed instructions.
Contact lawebfest2009@gmail.com if you have any questions.

2. There is no length requirement or limit to submit. Quality is our only criteria. So make it good! :) Please note, however, that if you get selected, we may ask for a truncated version of your project for screening purposes, depending on the length of your episodes.

3. If your fiction podcast is in a language other than English, we need you to email us an English transcript after submitting (email it to lawebfest2009@gmail.com; include your tracking number in the subject line).

PARTICIPATION
-Content submitter must be 18 years of age or older.
-Submissions must be the intellectual property of the submitter, and/or their team. No proxy submissions.

INELIGIBLE CONTENT:
-Pornography
-Product reviews

SCREENING:
-We only screen trailers, not full series, episodes, pilots and shorts. Please do not submit if you do not agree. Screening trailers must be less than 2 minutes, with a recommended duration of 1 minute.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
-By submitting to LA WEBFEST, you confirm that you hold the rights to (or are authorized to use) any and all audio and video in your web series. LA WEBFEST will not be held responsible for any claims stemming from the failure of the creator/submitter to properly obtain the rights to material submit and/or screened.
-All Decisions made by LA WEBFEST are final.
-All federal and city laws apply.
-By participating in the LA WEBFEST, each participant agrees to hold LA WEBFEST and its employees, directors and representatives harmless from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims and actions of any kind in connection with the event or resulting from acceptance, possession or use of any prize. Suggest to buy travel insurance!
-You grant LA WEBFEST the right to use the name, logo and content of your web series for awards presentations, highlight reels, and promotional material.
-LA WEBFEST reserves the right to amend guidelines, selection criteria, awards, screening, and activities if necessary.