Welcome to the Lake Tahoe International Film Festival, a platform for celebrating and showcasing exceptional documentary filmmaking talent from around the world. We are excited to have you submit your films and participate in our festival. To ensure a fair and smooth process for all, please read and adhere to the following rules and terms:
1. Eligibility:
Submissions must be non-fiction documentary films.
Filmmakers of all nationalities are welcome to participate.
Films submitted must be in English or include English subtitles.
2. Submission Categories:
We accept documentaries of all lengths.
Categories may include, but are not limited to, Feature Length, Short Film, and Emerging Filmmaker.
3. Submission Process:
Submission fees are non-refundable.
Each filmmaker may submit multiple films, but each submission requires a separate entry fee.
Please include a brief synopsis and filmmaker bio with each submission.
Fees vary depending on the submission category and the date of submission.
4. Selection Process:
Submissions will be reviewed by our selection committee.
Selected films will be notified via email two months prior to the festival
The decision of the selection committee is final.
5. Festival Screenings:
Selected films will be screened live during the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival.
Filmmakers are encouraged to attend and participate in Q&A sessions after their screenings.
Screening schedules will be provided 1 month in advance.
LTDFF will not be able to offer screening fees in 2024.
If accepted, Filmmakers will not withdraw the film(s) from LTDFF.
6. Rights and Permissions:
By submitting a film, filmmakers grant the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival the right to screen the film during the festival and use clips/trailers for promotional purposes.
Filmmakers must ensure they have obtained all necessary rights and permissions for their films.
7. Travel and Accommodation:
Filmmakers are responsible for their travel and accommodation expenses to attend the festival.
8. Contact:
For any inquiries or clarifications, please contact our festival team at info@ltiff.com
We look forward to receiving your documentary film submissions and celebrating the art of storytelling through film at the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival. Thank you for being part of our festival community.
