1. All short films are screened by Raindance New York staff members and volunteers.
2. All selected filmmakers will receive free admission for themselves & a plus one.
3. All filmmakers must register in advance.
4. Only one film per filmmaker per Open Shorts Night.
5. Only genres specified are accepted: Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Horror/Thriller, Musical, and Narrative.
6. The following genres/themes will not be considered and will be immediately rejected with no refund: no music videos, pornography, or excessive blood/violence.
7. For our purposes, “Musicals” are defined as complete narrative works where songs are integrated into the storytelling. “Music videos” are defined as short visual pieces created specifically to accompany and promote a single song. The decision about which category fits is solely up to Raindance New York.
8. Films with longer running times, 10 minutes or more, will not be considered and will be immediately rejected with no refund.
9. Credits count toward your runtime and should be no longer than three (3) seconds per minute. If your film is selected and your credits run longer, they will be faded out in our run of show.
10. A representative/crew member from your film must be present at the screening to introduce your film. If not available, accommodations can be made to record a short introductory video that will play before your film.
11. Your place at the screening event is not guaranteed until you have sent us a copy of the film, and we have confirmed its addition to the run of show.
12. We only receive films in either MP4 or MOV formats, ideally MP4.
13. Discounts from any other Raindance membership, program, or hub are not applicable.
14. Raindance Film Festival, Raindance New York, and its assigns reserve the right to decide whether or not to screen any particular film.
15. Raindance New York Shorts is not an OSCARS® qualifying festival.
16. Selection and appearance in Raindance New York Shorts is not the same as being selected for the Raindance Film Festival in London and may not be represented as such.
14. Rules and Terms are subject to change.
