For films to be considered for the Orange County Latino International Film Festival, films and screenplays must be written or made by Latino filmmakers, OR feature Latinx representation in a key role.
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
U.S. & International Feature Films:
Any fiction film, documentary or animation in any genre made in the U.S, Latin America, or other Latin country with a total running time of more than 50 minutes are eligible for feature submission. OCLIFF does not need to be the film's premiere, however, we will NOT be accepting feature films that have had commercial, theatrical, television or internet distribution in the United States.
U.S. & International Short Films:
Any fiction film, documentary or animation in any genre made in the U.S, Latin America, or other Latin country with a total running time of less than 30 minutes are eligible for Short Film submissions. OCLIFF does not need to be the film's premiere, however, we will NOT be accepting any films that have had commercial, theatrical, television or internet distribution in the United States.
Local Submissions:
Any fiction film, documentary or animation in any genre or length (feature or short: over 50 min feature and under 30 min short) made by filmmakers in Orange County, CA are eligible for film submissions. For the LOCAL category, films should have Latin representation in a key role, though that is not a requirement. OCLIFF does not need to be the film's premiere, however, we will NOT be accepting any films that have had commercial, theatrical, television or internet distribution in the United States.
Screenplays:
Any fiction or nonfiction screenplay of any genre written by Latinx U.S citizens, Latin Americans, or originating from any other Latin country. Feature Screenplays and Short Screenplays are eligible for submission. All Screenplays must be written predominantly in English, (although some Spanish is acceptable).
SUBMISSIONS:
Only films with strong Latin representation (made/created by Latin filmmakers or featuring Latin representation in key talent or crew role), or the subject matter is directly related to Latino culture. FILMS THAT DO NOT MEET THESE CRITERIA WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM CONSIDERATION UPON SUBMISSION. Films with an educational value, or a strong historical and artistic importance within the Latin and Hispanic communities are also considered.
A secure online screener with a password (ie: Vimeo) is the accepted format for pre-selection. If your work is in a language other than English, your submission must include English subtitles.
SUBMISSION FORMAT
Submissions shall be submitted through FilmFreeway. It is your responsibility to ensure that your online entry contains correct information and is properly submitted. Films not submitted through FilmFreeway will not be considered. Only one film per entry form. Multiple entries on one application will not be considered.
If your video is password protected please include the password and be sure to not change the password for the duration of the decision-making process.
ACCEPTANCE
Acceptance Notification:
All participants will be notified through email whether or not the work submitted was selected for the Inaugural Orange County Latino International Film Festival.
Acceptance Terms:
Films that have screened publicly, theatrically, or streaming in the Orange County area, have aired on US television, or are available for public viewing (DVD or online) prior to the Festival dates are NOT eligible.
Upon acceptance to the Film Festival, you must provide the Festival with the following materials:
- Synopsis in English and Spanish (Portuguese is also acceptable)
- High-resolution still photos of the film
- Film trailer available online
- Press kit, social media links & website (if available)
- Principal cast and crew information
SCHEDULING
The Festival reserves the right to schedule all films at the date, time and location of its choice.
SCREENING COPY REQUIREMENTS
Films are screened in DCP (Digital Cinema Package) in theaters, and in digital .mp4 files virtually. The Festival will provide you with server information, if applicable. Costs of generating KDMs will be the responsibility of the film’s representative. Blu-ray will not be accepted as a screening format The Festival won’t screen a film that is technically unsuitable for a successful exhibition. Films are presented in their original language. All films in a language other than English must be subtitled in English. Clearly label the film with its original and English title and running time.
SHIPPING
Any shipping costs of all submission materials to the Festival will be paid by the participant, including customs fees and taxes. Mark packages clearly with the title of film, the Festival’s address, and sender’s return address. For international shipping, the customs declaration must read: “Cultural material of no commercial value”. Send the Festival the airway bill number by email: info@qactingstudios.com. For films selected, the Festival will only cover one-way shipping costs for the return of the exhibition copy.
GUEST PARTICIPATION
The Festival holds discussions following in-person film screenings with visiting representatives or filmmakers. Everyone is encouraged to attend, but the festival cannot cover travel expenses of feature film guests. Guests are expected to attend the public screenings of the film they represent. Invited filmmakers will be notified by email.
