Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest

* The applicants (submitters) must accept the Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest rules, terms & conditions below.

* This film festival is open to all domestic and international filmmakers. Foreign language films must have subtitles to be considered. Submitted films should be completed in the last 2 years.

* Not all submissions are selected to be screened at the festival. The SB Indie Film Fest is a competitive showcase for domestic and international feature films and short films. The SB Indie Film Fest reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any project submitted. Our Judges are free to make their own choices and no answers will be given about not selected films. Priority will be given to films that will premiere at the Santa Barbara Indie Film Festival.

* Youth filmmakers must be in Highschool or 18 or under when movie was made or produced. The Director, Cinematographer / DP, Animator / Graphic Artist, Writer and Editor all must be 18 or under as well (no adults in principle positions).

*Local filmmakers should be residents of Santa Barbara County. If the submitter is not a resident of SB County, the film will be re-assigned to the appropriate short film category.

* In order to submit a film, you must own the rights of original art, music or otherwise have permission from the owner.

* All fees are non-refundable.

*The Festival relationship will exclusively be related to the film submitter and the festival.

* A DCP or other digital variation of the film is required if the filmmaker is an official selection to the festival.

* By submitting your movie, you authorize Santa Barbara Indie Film Fest to use, distribute and share the film poster, trailer, synopsis and movie stills in our social media and website.