ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Films MUST have themes of social justice, racial injustice, implicit bias, Black identity or
human rights.
- Open to U.S. citizens who reside in the United States and are over the age of 21.
- Films must be submitted by the Director, Producer or person authorized to submit on
their behalf.
- Films may be narrative features, documentary features, shorts (animation included)
Running times must be as follows:
Narrative Feature Films: minimum of 72 minutes
Documentary Films: minimum of 72 minutes
Short Films: 30 minutes maximum
- Films must be original and owned by the entrant(s).
- Films must have completed post-production on or after January 1, 2021.
- Films must be in the English language or contain English-language subtitles.
- Films must not have any exclusive distribution deal, or license, for broadcast,
cable, streaming or other entity for online exhibition.
- Filmmakers may submit up to three entries across all categories.
- Each entry must include a signed release form and be received no later than the deadline
of February 28, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST.
- Films will be screened live at Sony Studios, Culver City, CA 90232.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
- All films must be submitted via FilmFreeway. No other formats will be accepted.
Each submission must include payment of a $25 fee to be considered an official entry.
- In the case of multiple of submissions (up to three maximum), a separate
submission, with submission fee is required for each submission.
- All submissions must be uploaded by the regular deadline of January 15, 2024.
- Upon festival acceptance on or before January 31, 2024, you will have up to 48 hours to
provide any additional electronic press kits materials and signed release form as
requested by the festival, and filmmaker will have up to one week to deliver the film in
requested screening format to be announced.
IF YOUR FILM IS ACCEPTED:
- You will be required to deliver a final version of your film (format to be announced) to the festival by no later than February 8, 2024.
- You must be available to attend the Social Justice Now Film Festival in Los Angeles, California from February 22-24, 2024.
- The festival will provide the film's director with the following:
One (1) round-trip domestic economy airline ticket from home city within the U.S. to Los Angeles, California
One (1) standard hotel room for two (2) nights (during February 22-24)
A one-time $150 meals and incidentals honorarium for the entire stay
Festival credentials for the film’s director (plus one (1) guest upon request)
You may also be required to participate in additional press activities.
Checklist for all official selections of items you must provide the festival:
Finished Film
Logline
Short Synopsis
Film Credits
Photo Stills from the film (2-3 images, minimum 300 dpi, landscape orientation)
Director’s Bio
Director’s Headshot
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