Call for Submissions
This year, we invite filmmakers to submit their work in one of two categories: Short Shorts (10 minutes maximum) and Feature Films (30 minutes or longer). We welcome films in any genre, including but not limited to animation, documentary, live action narrative, and video essay.
Please review the detailed submission guidelines below before applying.
Submission Guidelines
Length Requirements:
Short Shorts must be 10 minutes or less. Feature Films must be 30 minutes or longer. Films may be in any genre.
Deadline:
All submissions must be submitted via FilmFreeway by June 15, 2026.
Eligibility:
The Reproductive Rights Film Festival has no premiere status requirements. Films that have screened at other festivals or are available online (including platforms such as Vimeo) remain eligible.
Technical Specifications:
Films must have a minimum resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
Subtitles:
All films must include English subtitles.
Selection Process:
The festival is not obligated to disclose details about the selection process and does not provide notes or feedback on submissions.
Screening Permission:
By submitting your work, you grant The Reproductive Rights Film Festival permission to publicly screen your film if it is selected.
Promotional Use:
By submitting, you grant the festival permission to use excerpts of your film for promotional purposes (including trailers, posters, and social media) if selected.
Original Work:
By submitting, you represent that the film or video is your original work.
Rights & Clearances:
By submitting your work, you confirm that you have obtained all necessary permissions for third-party materials included in your film (including but not limited to music, logos, trademarks, and stock footage). You are solely responsible for securing appropriate permissions, clearances, and releases from legal rights holders.
The Reproductive Rights Film Festival assumes no responsibility for unlicensed or uncleared materials and disclaims liability for any copyright or trademark violations. Accepted projects will be required to sign a waiver affirming that no materials in the film infringe upon copyright or trademark laws.
