NeuroVisions Film Festival

1. Eligibility & Submission Criteria

1.1 Submissions must meet at least one of the following criteria:
a) Be created by a filmmaker who self-identifies as neurodivergent, or
b) Meaningfully engage with neurodivergent themes, experiences, individuals, and/or communities.

1.2 Filmmakers are strongly encouraged to include a brief cover letter explaining how their work aligns with the above criteria.

1.3 Runtime limits:
a) Short Films: Must not exceed 30 minutes (including credits)
b) Feature Films: Must not exceed 150 minutes (2 hours, 30 minutes)

1.4 All genres are welcome.

1.5 Eligible submission categories include:

Narrative Short
Comedy Short
Documentary
Experimental Short
Animation Short
Feature Film

1.6 Promotional, corporate, or commercial content (including advertisements for products or services) is not eligible.

1.7 There is no premiere requirement for submissions.

2. Language & Subtitles

2.1 Films not in English must include one of the following:
a) Burned-in English subtitles, or
b) An accompanying English subtitle file (SRT format)

3. Screening Rights & Promotional Use

3.1 By submitting to Neurovisions, the filmmaker grants the festival a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
a) Exhibit the film at official festival screenings (in-person)
b) Screen the film up to two (2) times during the festival

3.2 Filmmakers grant permission for Neurovisions to use the following materials for promotional purposes:

Film stills
Posters
Up to 60 seconds of footage

This includes use across print, digital, and social media platforms.

3.3 All rights remain with the filmmaker.

4. Technical Requirements

4.1 Accepted formats include common digital screening formats (e.g., MP4, MOV).

4.2 All submissions must be compatible with standard playback software, including VLC Media Player.

4.3 Filmmakers are responsible for ensuring their submission is:
a) Fully functional
b) Exhibition-ready

5. Technical Disclaimer

5.1 Neurovisions is not responsible for:
a) Playback issues resulting from incompatible, corrupted, or improperly formatted files
b) Technical failures outside the festival’s control

6. Selection, Communication & Participation

6.1 All films are reviewed and selected by festival programmers and/or jurors.

6.2 Selected filmmakers are expected to:
a) Respond to festival communications in a timely manner
b) Provide all required materials (screening file, stills, posters, etc.) by designated deadlines

6.3 Selected filmmakers may be invited to participate in festival programming (e.g., Q&As), though participation is not required.

7. Withdrawal Policy

7.1 Once a film has been officially selected and the festival schedule has been publicly announced, the film may not be withdrawn from the program.

7.2 Neurovisions recognizes that exceptional circumstances may arise; in such cases, withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing and are subject to review and approval at the sole discretion of the festival.

8. Content & Festival Discretion

8.1 Neurovisions does not censor submitted works; however, the festival reserves the right to include content advisories where appropriate.

8.2 Neurovisions reserves the right to:
a) Accept or reject any submission at its sole discretion
b) Disqualify any film that does not comply with these rules

8.3 Submission of a film constitutes full acceptance of these terms.

9. Rights, Clearances & Liability

9.1 The submitter confirms that they have secured all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions for all content within the film, including but not limited to music, images, and performances.

9.2 The filmmaker agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Neurovisions Film Festival, its organizers, and affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, or damages arising from the exhibition of the submitted work.

10. Fees

10.1 Submission fees:
a) $10 for short films
b) $15 for feature films

10.2 There is no limit to the number of submissions per filmmaker; each entry requires a separate fee.

10.3 All submission fees are non-refundable, regardless of selection status.