We focus our selection on recent productions from emerging directors from francophone countries all over the world.
Partial if not all dialogue in French (in its various forms, variations and expressions) is preferred but not mandatory.
There are no limits on genre when it comes to submissions: we are open to all - from animation to documentary, from experimental to drama and so on. We welcome variety and keep only francophonie itself as the connecting thread.
PLEASE READ THE BELOW CHECKLIST BEFORE SUBMISSION:
✓ Duration: short film submissions must not exceed 30 minutes
✓ Language: to include at least part of dialogue in either French or associated dialect
✓ Production: films to have been completed AFTER January 2023.
✓ Copyright: filmmakers are responsible for sorting out the copyright on their own materials
✓ By submitting to us, you consent to us screening your film in front of a live audience, and, under special circumstances, via online screening (unless you state otherwise in the drop down table at point of submission on Film Freeway)
✓ We often collaborate with fellow film festivals and cultural organisations where we may subsequently propose your project for programming. If you would not want your work to be considered for subsequent events, please state so in the drop down table at point of submission on Film Freeway
✓ We may promote clips from your film on social media, based on the press kits you provide us with / the material available on your Film Freeway profile
✓ We retain the right to change the date and venue of the festival under special circumstances. All filmmakers will be informed about any changes through email and our online platforms
✓ Any technical issues with the submitted films are 100% the responsibility of the filmmakers. If, at the time of judging, your video file doesn’t work, it will be automatically rejected, without a refund. Please contact the festival team ASAP via the email address provided on this page if there are any issues with the submission process, and a solution will be found
✓ We cannot provide refunds
✓ We do not accept re-submissions of the same project from a previous call
✓ We reserve the right to update our terms and conditions
Happy submissions! We look forward to watching your films! 🦜
