Omeleto is not a festival. It's a launchpad.
Hollywood insiders turn to Omeleto to discover the next generation of great filmmakers. With only 20 films showcased each month, selection is highly competitive. But for those chosen, Omeleto is a mark of distinction -- a signal to the industry: "This is a filmmaker to watch."
As the Los Angeles Times notes:
"Some filmmakers have managed to hook Hollywood: co-directors Ryan Polly and Matt Black are near to closing a deal for a feature film version of their Omeleto-based short 'Monitor.' Polly says, 'We can now say that Omeleto kick-started our career.'"
SUBMIT ONLY WHEN READY TO SHOWCASE WITHIN TWO (2) MONTHS. WE DO NOT OFFER WAIVERS OR REFUNDS. BY SUBMITTING YOUR FILM, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
REQUIREMENTS
OWNERSHIP OF RIGHTS
You must hold all rights to the film, including underlying rights to the script, performances, and other intellectual property associated with the production.
MUSIC LICENSING
You must secure the appropriate licenses for all music used within the film, including online usage rights for all territories. Formal licenses must be provided (or contact must be made) to clear all copyright claims.
OMELETO BRANDING/ADVERTISING
The Omeleto mark will be added to the opening and closing of the film. A watermark will appear in the lower right-hand corner. Ads will run before and after -- but not during -- the film.
FILM CREDITS
Opening credits must be removed or moved to the end of the film. Exceptions may be made for contractual obligations.
SUBTITLES
Non-English or heavily accented English dialogue must have burned-in subtitles. Ensure lines are formatted to avoid overlap with the watermark.
CONTENT COMPLIANCE:
Films flagged or age-restricted by YouTube must be re-edited to qualify for showcasing. This includes, but is not limited to, explicit/implicit sexual content, graphic violence, depictions of suicide, excessive profanity and other restrictions. For full details, refer to YouTube's content guidelines: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278
WHAT TO EXPECT
SHOWCASE WINDOW
Selected films will be showcased on Omeleto for an initial period of three (3) months. Films may be considered for an extended run at the sole discretion of Omeleto.
SECOND RUN
Films may also be offered a second screening opportunity on one of Omeleto's genre-specific channels at the sole discretion of Omeleto.
REMOVAL POLICY
You can request the removal of the film at any time by notifying Omeleto. Likewise, Omeleto does not guarantee indefinite placement -- and reserves the right to remove or move films without prior notice or explanation.
RECOGNITION
Selected films will receive credit, one external link and a featured write-up from Omeleto.