The Shift Network, a global leader in online transformational education, media, and events, is excited to announce its second annual film festival, SHIFT YOUR WORLD: Calling The Future Into Focus.

Our hybrid four-day screening series on February 17-20, 2022 will feature a diverse selection of outstanding films curated for their ability to shine light on the present and call our collective future into focus.

We are now accepting submissions of short and feature-length documentary and narrative films. Our five curatorial compass points are:

• Healing & Wellness
• Peace & Social Justice
• Sustainability & Regenerative Living
• Spirituality & Mysticism
• The Psychedelic Renaissance

We look forward to reviewing your submissions.

Awards & Prizes

Feature films will compete for Jury and Audience awards.

Rules & Terms

THE FESTIVAL:
The 2022 Shift Your World Film Festival will take place February 17-20 (online).

Our screenings will include conversations with filmmakers on the inspiration behind their films, the art of movie-making, as well as panels on the human journey, peace and societal healing, planetary well-being, and more.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
The Shift Your World Film Fest is accepting submissions exclusively via FilmFreeway.

We will email you directly upon receiving and processing your submission.

If accepted, you will be notified by email on or before January 1st, 2022.

Participating filmmakers will be invited to share screening details within their communities and motivate their fans and social networks to tune in.

Screenings will be in English (please submit subtitled/dubbed versions, if necessary).

If selected, The Shift Network, Inc. is granted rights to screen the submission for the general public during the film festival, and all films will also be made available for on-demand screenings for VIP ticket holders through March 8th.

If selected, The Shift Network, Inc. is granted rights to use stills and clips (up to 30 sec) for promotional materials.

*By submitting an entry, the Filmmaker acknowledges that they have all rights to make such submission and the ability to grant such licenses to The Shift Network, Inc. In addition, the Filmmaker confirms that all rights and clearances have been obtained for the film such as music, actors, locations, unions, etc. By submitting this entry, the undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless The Shift Network, Inc. and its employees, staff, and contractors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage as a result of the public screening of the film by the Festival pursuant to these rules and regulations.

ABOUT THE SHIFT NETWORK:
Founded in 2010, The Shift Network (TSN) is a global leader in online transformational education, media, and events dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential. TSN’s philanthropic arm donates to a wide range of environmental, health, and social justice causes. https://theshiftnetwork.com/