Conditions for Eligibility
This is a competitive, curated event; submission does not guarantee selection or an invitation.
All films must meet the following requirements:
1. Only films 20 minutes and shorter will be accepted.
2. Filmmaker or the film must be based in France.
3. Completed Film Freeway submission information
4. Only completed films will be considered; no works in progress.
5. Rights & clearances: Filmmakers are solely responsible for securing all music rights and copyright clearances. Cinema St. Louis (CSL) accepts no responsibility for any legal disputes related to the exhibition of submitted or accepted films.
ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE MARCH 10
All entrants will be notified of the status of their submission by email no later than March 20.
For any questions or clarifications, please contact Emmett Williams at Cinema St. Louis.
IF YOUR FILM IS ACCEPTED
The following are mandatory. Failure to comply with these requirements and deadlines may result in removal from the festival program.
1) Exhibition Format (DCP)
• All films must be submitted in DCP format through our partner, Simple DCP.
• If you have created your own DCP through an online service, you may submit that DCP folder instead.
DCP Deadline is March 23
2. Filmmaker Agreement & Materials
• A signed Filmmaker Agreement, including:
• An updated film synopsis of no more than three sentences
• Two stills from your film (not behind-the-scenes / production photos)
• Filmmaker details (as requested in the agreement)
Filmmaker Agreement deadline: March 23
