Oddities Film Fest

Rules and Regulations for Film Submissions

Eligibility
Films from all countries are welcome. We accept works in the following genres: feature films, short films, documentaries, animations, and experimental works. Each entry must be original and the filmmaker must hold the rights to submit the film for festival screening.

Submission Format
All films must be submitted digitally via the festival's designated submission platforms. Physical submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise specified. Films must be in a common format (e.g., MP4, MOV) with a resolution of at least 1080p. Non-English films must include English subtitles.

Completion Date
Films must have been completed within the last two years unless specified in specific festival categories. Older films may be considered under a retrospective or special event category at the festival’s discretion.

Categories
Films must be submitted into the appropriate category based on their length and genre. Categories may include:

Feature Films (over 60 minutes)
Short Films (under 30 minutes)
Documentaries
Experimental Films
Animation
Student Films
Premiere Status
Films are not required to be a premiere, but preference may be given to films making their debut at the festival. Films that have previously screened at other festivals or been made available online are still eligible for submission.

Rights & Permissions
By submitting, filmmakers agree that they have the necessary rights to screen their films, including music, footage, and any third-party materials. Any legal disputes regarding copyright infringement are the sole responsibility of the filmmaker.

Selection Process
The festival’s programming team will review all submissions and select films based on quality, creativity, and adherence to genre. All selections are final, and the festival will notify filmmakers of their selection status by the date specified on the submission platform.

Screening & Exhibition
Selected films will be screened either online or in-person at the festival's designated venues. If your film is selected, you will be required to provide a high-resolution copy for exhibition. Specific screening formats will be communicated to filmmakers upon acceptance.

Marketing & Promotion
Filmmakers grant the festival the right to use stills, excerpts, and promotional materials from their film for the purposes of marketing the festival. These materials may be used across digital, social, and print platforms.

Awards & Prizes
Films selected for competition will be eligible for various awards, including Best Feature, Best Short, Best Director, and more. Award winners will be announced at the festival's closing event, and prizes (if applicable) will be distributed afterward.

Fees & Deadlines
All submission fees must be paid in full by the final deadline to be considered for entry. The festival will not provide refunds for submission fees under any circumstances.

Disqualification
Films that do not comply with the rules, are incomplete, or contain inappropriate content may be disqualified from the competition. The festival reserves the right to reject any film at its discretion.

Rights & Liabilities
The festival is not responsible for any damage or loss of submitted materials. By submitting your film, you agree to all festival rules and regulations and affirm that you have the authority to submit the film.