NYC Halloween Film Festival

Submission Requirements

The NYC Halloween Film Festival is currently accepting submissions of all lengths including but not limited to: Narratives, Documentaries, Animations, Music Videos and Web Series.

Films must be submitted in .mov or .mp4 format for selection. All submitted films must allow us to download the file in HD or 4K formats. Entries selected may be required to deliver a DCP by the stated deadline in order to be included in the festival programming.

Films cannot be publicly available online prior to the festival date.

Films in a language other than English require English subtitles for Festival Screening.

If your film is selected into another festival for the 2026 season in the New York area, you must notify us among notification. This does not disqualify your film from being selected.

If your film is selected, the selection is final and cannot be withdrawn.

Terms & Conditions

All submissions selected into the festival grant the NYC Halloween Film Festival the right to use stills, titles, posters, footage from the screener and all submitted publicity photos for promotional purposes, without limitations. Films cannot be withdrawn upon selection and agreement between the Festival and Submitting Party.

The individual and/or corporation submitting the film warrants that it is authorized and has full rights to submit the film to the festival. It is the responsibility of the submitting party to clear all rights including necessary consents, licensing, and approvals prior to the festival screening.

In completing the submission process, the submitting party acknowledges and agrees to indemnify and hold the NYC Halloween Film Festival harmless from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses which may be incurred by reason of any claim including disputes in regard to copyright, trademark, screening, credits, publicity and loss of/or damage to materials for entry.

The individual and/or corporation submitting the film warrants that it is authorized and has full rights to submit the film to the festival. It is the responsibility of the submitting party to clear all rights including necessary consents, licensing, and approvals prior to the festival screening. In completing the submission process, the submitting party acknowledges and agrees to indemnify and hold the NYC Halloween Film Festival harmless from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses which may be incurred by reason of any claim including disputes in regard to copyright, trademark, screening, credits, publicity and loss of/or damage to materials for entry.