Rare by Design's The Film Festival gives people with physical and developmental disabilities and rare diseases an opportunity to express themselves on the BIG screen!
This event does not give out awards.
What is ‘The Film Festival’?
The Film Festival is South Dakota’s first-ever local film festival ran by people with rare diseases and disabilities FOR people with rare diseases and disabilities. It’s put on by Rare by Design, a Sioux Falls-based nonprofit dedicated to creating awareness, inclusion and representation for individuals with rare diseases and disabilities. We seek films from all over the world to showcase talent on the big screen.
Who Can Enter ‘The Film Festival’?
For your film to have a chance at being screened, a person with a disability/rare disease must have a major role in your production either in front of or behind the camera. As long as your film meets those criteria, the festival is open for anyone to submit.
What Type of Film or Films Can I Submit?
We are currently accepting both short films (between 1 and 10 minutes) and feature-length films (between 10 – 30 minutes) to be screened at The Film Festival. Films can cover any subject matter and be any genre: Drama, Comedy, Documentary, etc. Anything, as long as you’re expressing yourself! (All films must have subtitles.)
What Can I Expect at ‘The Film Festival’?
Films, of course! You’ll see the very best from filmmakers with disabilities/rare diseases in the region and around the world. You will have a chance to hear them talk about their films, ask questions, and meet them in person.
Who Can Attend ‘The Film Festival’?
The Film Festival is open to the general public. Tickets will be available for purchase in advance and at the door. Tickets are first come, first serve.
When is ‘The Film Festival’?
The Film Festival will take place on Thursday, September 19th at the South Dakota State Theatre in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Doors will open at 6 pm for a social hour, followed by an hour of short films at 7. After the shorts, there will be a 15-minute intermission followed by an hour of feature films.
How Do I Submit?
All films must be submitted them through Film Freeway. It’s free!
LEGAL NOTES
By submitting your film, you grant Rare by Design’s 'The Film Festival' the right to screen your film, copy and/or reproduce, modify, adapt and any part thereof, up to one (1) minute of the film submission. 'The Film Festival' may use your submission and any other promotional materials submitted by you to advertise the event to the public. This includes promotions on our website, local news stations, and materials to advertise The Film Festival, its products and services.
As author and representative, you own the copyright to your film and warrant that you have all necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions we need to screen your film. You may need to provide evidence of such on our reasonable request.
Your submission does not guarantee your film will be selected for screening at the festival. Submissions will be vetted by a selection committee before being officially selected for the festival.
Rare by Design reserves the right to alter this schedule and venue at any time for any reason.
The film must be submitted by the director, producer, or someone with authority on the film
By entering your film, you give the Rare by Design’s 'The Film Festival' authority to use your provided press materials to promote the festival.
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Claudia Parker
Having, Rarely Have You Seen A Fox Like This, screen at Rare by Design was such a great opportunity.
They made me feel so connected even though I wasn’t able to attend in person.
They communicated with me through every turn and made a concerted effort to make me feel special.
I would highly recommend this festival.September 2024