ELIGIBILITY REGULATIONS
Accepted Films:
The 2025 festival is accepting submissions for animated short films only: narrative, documentary experimental or student films or music videos that are 40 minutes or less in length. All entries must be fully animated or strongly feature animation as its medium. Only original artwork will be considered; AI-generated films will not be eligible. The 2025 festival is are not accepting submissions for primarily live-action films or mid-length or feature-length films (over 40 minutes).
Completion/Premiere Date:
Films must have been completed on or after January 1, 2023.
Language:
Films not in English must be submitted with the original language soundtrack and English subtitles. All accepted films must also provide an English closed caption file.
Prior Screenings:
We will consider films that have been screened in-person or online as part of other festivals worldwide. Films with previous commercial, theatrical, video on demand, or television play may be considered for the 2025 festival. Special preference will be given to films made by filmmakers residing in British Columbia, Washington, or Oregon.
SUBMISSION REGULATIONS
Final Deadline:
Entries must be submitted by the final deadline of December 15, 2024. Any films submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
Format:
Entries must be submitted via password protected link (i.e. Vimeo). Passwords should be active for the duration of the submission process. Accepted films will be exhibited at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian in Seattle, WA, with DCP files preferred.
Notification:
Films selected for screening will be notified on or around February 2, 2025.
