25th Lake Placid Film Festival

Film Submissions:

*Please submit your film to a single category; please note that this will not affect your eligibility and consideration for awards or other categories.
*All film submissions must go through FilmFreeway: digital submissions only. No DVDs or Blu-rays will be accepted.
*If using Vimeo, provide a “private” link with password
*If using YouTube, set it to “unlisted” and provide a link
*Films must be in English or have English subtitles
*No limit to the number of submissions per filmmaker, but each submission requires an entry fee
*No refunds. Fee waivers are given through invitation only; unsolicited fee waiver requests will not be entertained.
* Projects can be initiated from any location across the globe.
* There is no premiere requirement for submissions.
* If a film project already has a distribution deal, the submitter is required to inform ADK Film and the Lake Placid Film Festival about these agreements.
*All filmmakers will be notified on September 14, 2026 through FilmFreeway.
* If your film is selected to be screened at the Lake Placid Film Festival, you agree to give our festival non-exclusive rights to screen the film from November 5-8.

TV Scripts:

* All scripts must be submitted through FilmFreeway.
Scripts must be written in English, but can be in any television genre.
* All submitted material must be original, and all rights must be wholly owned by the writer(s) and does not infringe on any existing copyright.
* As the Lake Placid Film Festival is a filmmakers first festival, any entrant found to have used artificial intelligence in the writing of their script will be immediately disqualified
* Scripts submitted cannot exceed a thirty minute pilot (we are not accepting full hour pilots at this time)
* There is no limit to the number of projects you may submit.
* All material submitted to other competitions or contests are eligible.
* Selected scripts will have their first act read live at the 25th Lake Placid Film Festival.
* Entrants can be from anywhere in the world, though entrants (or at least one co-writer) must attend the Lake Placid Film Festival in person to introduce their script at the table read. Failure to attend the festival in person will result in the removal of their script from consideration.
* There are no requirements as to when the material was written.
* We do not provide feedback, notes, grades, or rankings of any kind, outside of the winner of the competition, who receives a one on one discussion with a television executive about their script.

All Submissions:

* By submitting your film/script to the Lake Placid Film Festival, we assume that you have obtained all necessary permissions for the film's production and affiliated activities. This includes, but is not limited to, permissions for music, locations, archival material, trademarks and intellectual property.

All submitters must be 18 years of age or older to enter the competition, otherwise a legal Adult Guardian or Parent may submit on behalf of minors.

*FILMMAKER RELEASE: Adirondack Film (AF) and the Lake Placid Film Festival (LPFF) are granted permission and the rights by the submitter, whether an individual or corporation, to use excerpts, quotes, stills, titles, photos, and footage for promotional purposes prior to, during, and after the LPFF. In addition, we are granted permission and the right to use photos, footage, and other materials gathered during the event for promotional purposes in perpetuity. Promotion may include, but not be limited to websites, e-communications, social media, TV, internet, radio, and print sources. The submitter provides Adirondack Film with indemnity, and it is released from any/all liabilities, losses, damages, claims, and expenses relating to any trademark, copyright, credits, publicity, and screening. You will be added to Adirondack Film e-mail lists to be updated on all activities.

By submitting films for review, you grant Adirondack Film and Lake Placid Film Festival permission to publicly screen them at least once within 24 months after acceptance, in one or more of the following formats: Public, Private, Online (during festival and week after festival only), In-person, Non-traditional venues.

*The Lake Placid Film Festival is a cultural event that brings together both the entertainment industry and the public to celebrate film and episodic content in many forms. Adirondack Film, host of the festival, and our partners are dedicated to providing an enjoyable, respectful and harassment-free experience for all attendees.

We do not condone discrimination, sexism or abusive language and behavior that is degrading to another person or group. The Festival reserves the right to revoke, without notice or refund, the badge, ticket, or access of any attendee violating this policy.

*Adirondack Film and the Lake Placid Film Festival reserve the right to modify schedules, venues, and other events of the Lake Placid Film Festival 2026.