Melrose Film Festival reserves the right to disqualify any submission. We do not wish to disqualify a film so we ask you to please follow all rules below.
Submissions are limited to 1 project per filmmaker. Multiple submissions will be disqualified.
Films must stay at or under 10 minutes in total length.
Please include subtitles for non-English language films.
All films should have been completed within the last 2 years.
Prior submissions to the Melrose Film Festival are not permitted.
Films produced or financed by a major motion picture studio are not eligible to submit.
Films must adhere to the standard G and PG rating, outlined with the Motion Picture Association of America film rating system. These are noted as such: Rated G: General Audiences – all ages admitted. Rated PG: Parental Guidance Suggested – some material may not be suitable for children.
All work submitted must have appropriate clearance, rights and agreement to be submitted and screened. By submitting the film, the person guarantees these permissions and clearances have been obtained.
Orange County Library System holds the rights to screen films more than once.
Films will be scheduled at the discretion of the Melrose Film Festival.
Films may be broadcast on a local TV channel in Orange County, Florida.
SELECTION PROCESS:
All entries and appropriate forms should be completed and submitted by the final deadline.
Special consideration for filmmakers in the state of Florida.
Entrants must provide a working e-mail address to receive an Official Selection Certificate.
Decisions made by the Judges are final. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide feedback.
The Melrose Film Festival will make every effort to review each film submitted. However, if the number of films submitted reaches a point beyond which we would be unable to effectively do so, we reserve the right to omit subsequent entries from review.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
By submitting your entry form, you are granting the Orange County Library permission to use any and all material submitted to promote and publicize events and festivals held by Orange County Library System.
All Films submitted must be submitted electronically through FilmFreeway.
Films must provide a password to view films on privately locked platforms.
Films should be shot in HD or higher and compatible to view on HD devices.
Films should be connected to FilmFreeway via an online platform with a working screener attached to your profile.
Filmmakers must provide a high resolution poster.
