Videos must be music videos from the most recent 5 years and should be set in Michigan or include themes or topics related to the state, and/or work of filmmakers or musicians who reside or grew up in Michigan.
Videos are accepted only through electronic submission via FilmFreeway. Application fee is $5.
More than one entry may be submitted, however each entry must be accompanied by a separate entry form and entry fee.
All rights must be held by the individual making the submission and/or legal documentation must be provided that permission has been given by the copyright holder of the video to be shown as part of the event.
Video submission grants Franke Center for the Arts the right to screen your video in front of a live audience as well as part of a live stream during and at the festival, if applicable.
Videos selected for screening will be notified via email. Awards will be determined by a juried panel (prior to the event) and/or audience selection (at the event). Awards will be presented the night of the festival and shared through various media channels following the event.
Franke Center for the Arts reserves the right to promote clips/stills from your film, based on the press kit(s) provided upon video submission/selection.
Franke Center for the Arts retains the right to change the date and venue of the festival under special circumstances. All filmmakers will be informed ASAP about any changes through our online platforms/email.
Franke Center for the Arts places no restrictions on your work in terms of premiere status or whether your work has been made available online.
Any technical issues with the submitted films are 100% the responsibility of the filmmakers. If, at the time of judging, the video file doesn’t work or doesn’t have English subtitles (if in a language other than English), it will be automatically rejected without refund. Please contact the festival team ASAP if there are any issues with the submission process and a solution will be found.
Franke Center for the Arts will not provide submission refunds.
By submitting to Franke Center for the Arts filmmakers agree to the noted terms and conditions. Franke Center for the Arts reserves the right to update our terms and conditions. Upon update, each submitting party will be notified.
