Maine International Film Festival

MIFF accepts submissions of feature-length and short films of any genre. Special consideration will be given to works that were filmed in Maine or that have a significant Maine theme or focus. MIFF will not accept submissions of films that have been theatrically screened or made publicly available via streaming, download, or through other media in Maine prior to the festival.

We strongly recommend that ALL submitted films regardless of category include English subtitles (whether the film is in English or another language) so that they may be accessible to all of our programmers and audience. Films in a language other than English MUST have English subtitles.

To qualify as a Maine-made film eligible for the Tourmaline Prize competition, the majority of the film's principal production must have taken place in Maine. Films with pre- and post-production activities that occurred in Maine are not automatically eligible unless the majority of the principal production occurred in Maine. Please contact us if you have questions about your film's eligibility. Films meeting these made-in-Maine qualifications may be submitted for 50% off normal submission fees. To receive a discount code, email miff@mainefilmcenter.org. Please allow up to 3 business days for a response, particularly when approaching a submission deadline.

MIFF reserves the right to decline any submission for consideration for any reason.

If you have any questions that are not answered here, please contact us at miff@mainefilmcenter.org.

By entering your film for consideration to the Maine International Film Festival, you certify that your work is cleared for public exhibition and accept full legal responsibility for the intellectual property therein. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Maine International Film Festival, Maine Film Center, Waterville Creates and their representatives or affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses that may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the submitted content.