- To be eligible, films must be by or about Black people (people of African descent). While our goal is to celebrate and lift the work of Black filmmakers, we will consider films that features Black people as a predominant focus of the work.
- While the SBFF emphasizes premieres and new works, we will consider all works including vintage and archival.
- Screened films must be submitted as a digital file (.mov, .avi or .mp4, Apple Pro Res or .h264 formats).
- Films must have a stereo sound.
- Films receiving a theatrical or festival screening in King County, WA or adjacent WA counties prior to, or within one month prior to the SBFF Festival dates will not be considered for the Festival. Exceptions will be made under special circumstances. Please contact the festival at sbff@langstonseattle.org if you agree to any other screenings directly before or after the SBFF, other than those listed on your application.
- Works in progress may be submitted as long as a digital file will be available for screening during the Festival.
- All accepted entries must forward the final digital screening file for their film by February 15, 202.
- Previously submitted works are eligible for re-submission.
- By submitting your film, you agree that your submitted work may be screened at the festival without further consent.
- By submitting to the festival, you agree that your film may be screened in any of the following ways; in-person screening event, fully virtual screening event, hybrid (in-person and virtual screening event), or VOD (video on demand). Please contact the festival at sbff@langstonseattle.org if you have questions on possible screening formats or venues.
-Prior official selection filmmakers are eligible for a submission waiver. Contact sbff@langstonseattle.org with the name and year of your film.
FILM SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
- All works must be submitted via ONLINE SCREENER through the FilmFreeway platform only. No other formats will be accepted.
- There is no limit to the number of submissions per submitter, provided they are separate submissions and the required submission fee is paid for each.
- Filmmakers will be notified via email of submission status by February 15, 2021.
PRESS MATERIALS
Accepted works must have an electronic press kit materials uploaded to FilmFreeway, or submitted via link to sbff@langston.org no later than February 15, 2022. An Electronic Press Kit (EPK) will include high-resolution production stills, key art, bio and filmography of the director, production notes and full cast and crew credits.
If these items are not submitted by February 15, 2022, SBFF reserves the right to disqualify the entry.
SUBMISSION FEES:
- Your submission will not be considered until the submission fee is paid in full via credit/debit card or other methods accepted by FilmFreeway.com. No exceptions.
- Submission fees are fully non-refundable and will not be returned under any circumstances.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
By submitting the work, I state that I am authorized to submit this film/video to the Seattle Black Film Festival (SBFF or "the Festival") for consideration and have read, understand and agree to all entry requirements. I hereby release the Festival from all liability resulting from its exhibition of my film/video. The Seattle Black Film Festival reserves the right to remove a film from the festival program, and that the film not be screened, for any reason or for no reason and shall not be liable for any refund or claims of any kind arising out of such removal. I agree that if the SBFF accepts my film for exhibition at the Festival, I will comply with these terms and conditions.
REPRODUCTION AGREEMENT
Submission of an entry gives the SBFF permission to use the work or excerpts of the accepted work, including trailers, visuals and audio, photos, graphics/art or any information provided in promotional documents and activities related to the festival.
LIABILITY
All submitters fully indemnify Seattle Black Film Festival of any liability issuing from the screening or handling of the submitted work.
