1.Submissions may be made through FilmFreeway.com
2.All genres are welcome! International films must either be in English or have English sub-titles.
3.Films must be available for screening during the festival, October 29 - November 1, 2026.
4.By submitting a film to RFF, you agree to allow highlights or excerpts of your film (e.g. a trailer) to be placed on the RFF website and used for other marketing and promotional purposes. You also agree to allow RFF to promote the future year's festivals by using your film, in whole or part, in promotional "Best of" screenings. RFF will never solicit or screen your film outside the promotion of the RFF.
5.You may submit as many entries as you like. Each entry requires its own entry fee.
6. RFF does not accept DVDs for submission copies.
7. Secure Vimeo/You Tube links, etc. are accepted as submission copies. Secure Vimeo downloads are accepted as exhibition copies. Please provide a link and password (if applicable) to access the video. You may send link via email to kathleen@rockportartcenter.com.
8.The selected works will be exhibited in digital format. Exhibition submissions should be Quicktime (.mov) files in H.264 codec or secure Vimeo downloads. Blu-Ray is available for feature length films only.
9.Exhibition copies will not be returned unless explicitly requested with a pre-paid mailer included. RFF is not responsible for lost or damaged DVDs or drives. DVD screeners are not returned.
10.The entry fee is non-refundable and constitutes agreement with RFF terms and conditions.
11.Filmmaker must have obtained all clearances for exhibition and must certify that the work is original and no disputes regarding ownership exist on the film. RFF is not liable for any infringement of copyright, and is granted rights to exhibit the film as part of the RFF program.
12. Notification of selection will occur on or before October 1, 2026. RFF does not offer paid transportation or screening fees. Complimentary or discounted lodging may be available to attending filmmakers on a first come, first serve basis.
13.Awards will be presented to the posted categories and announced after the festival concludes.
14. Filmmaker may provide a poster of their film to be displayed at the venue.
Terms & conditions: By entering the Rockport Film Festival, entrants release, and hold the promoter and host and other contest entities harmless from and against any and all losses, damages, rights, claims and action of any kind arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from the Rockport Film Festival. The Rockport Film Festival is neither responsible nor liable for any claim involving copyright, trademark or royalty infringements related to any film entered or exhibited at the festival. The applicants are responsible for their own insurance and are not covered by the festival's insurance. Filmmaker certifies and agrees with these terms upon completion of entry application.
