Munich New Wave Short Film Festival

All submissions must include full payment of the submission fee along with a functioning link for the project. A submission will not be reviewed until all required materials have been received; once everything is in place, its status will be updated to “In Consideration.” It is the submitter’s responsibility to ensure all requirements are met.

We may ask for a secure streaming link—either a non-public Youtube link or a password-protected Vimeo URL for online screening purposes. Screeners must be streamable; downloadable files are not permitted.

Since we are trying to provide a global opportunity for filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike, submissions in any language other than English must include English subtitles. If we discover that subtitles are missing, we will attempt to notify the submitter.

Please choose your submission category with care. Entrants are required to pay the fee corresponding to the category most appropriate for their work. If you believe you selected the wrong category, contact us as soon as possible. Category changes can usually be accommodated; however, entrants are responsible for any difference in fees. We cannot issue partial refunds when switching to a lower-priced category.

If your project is not finished, clearly label it as “In Post-Production” or “Work-in-Progress/WIP.” Any temporary or incomplete elements must be identified. Submitters may update their screener until the final deadline, provided the original link and password remain unchanged.

By submitting to the New Wave Short Film Festival, you confirm that your project is legally cleared for exhibition and accept full responsibility for any associated intellectual-property issues. The submitter and all contributors agree to indemnify the New Wave Short Film Festival and its representatives or affiliates from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses—including attorney’s fees—arising from matters such as copyright, trademarks, credits, publicity, or loss/damage of submitted materials.

Films running 45 minutes or less are classified as short films, with the exception of Micro-short films which are for films under 5 minutes. All eligible submissions are evaluated fairly by our programming team, and the date of submission does not influence the selection process. You are actually encouraged to submit your work as soon as possible.