- Submissions: All films must be uploaded directly to FilmFreeway via their Secure Online Screener system.
- Entries must have been completed (post-production) between the specified dates (30 June 2021 and 31 March 2024) to be eligible.
- All entries must have a maximum runtime of 25 minutes or less (including credits).
- The Submitter must own the rights to the film submitted or have permission from the owner/artist. It is the sole responsibility of the Submitter to secure permission from the rights holders of any and all copyrighted and/or trademarked content or materials included within the film, clear all content within the film from any and all actual or potential legal claims and issues. Poco will not be held responsible for any unauthorised inclusion of any copyrighted and/or trademarked content.
- All fees are non-refundable.
- Students must present a valid Student ID.
- Not all the submissions are selected for the official competition. Poco’s selection decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into. Poco does not provide critical analysis or feedback.
- Any film that is not in English must have English subtitles.
- Poco Film Fest operates a diversity and inclusion policy, judging content, without bias, including gender, sexuality, race and religion.
- Poco can consider any film to be disqualified if the festival considers the content inappropriate.
- All entries must abide by the content guidelines (link on website).
- By submitting an entry, the applicant accepts Poco Film Fest’s Rules and Terms.
- By submitting an entry, you authorize Poco Film Fest to distribute and share the film poster, trailer, synopsis and movie stills on our social media.