The Micheaux Film Festival

Micheaux Film Festival Submission Rules and Terms

Acceptance of Terms: By submitting to the Micheaux Film Festival, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Format Requirements: All selected films in person will screen on DCP. It is the responsibility of the filmmaker to ensure that their film meets DCP standards if you don't use our services. Any technical issues with submitted films are 100% the responsibility of the filmmaker. The programming team will reach out if there is concern your film will not pass QC by DCP standards.

All selected films that will screen virtually should be submitted via a link through Vimeo or YouTube through a mp4 or mov.

Film Runtime and Eligibility: Traditional short films can have a maximum runtime of 25 minutes. We place no restrictions on your work in terms of premiere status or whether your work has previously been made available online. However, we ask that any public viewing or free streaming access online of your project be taken down from the moment of official selection & acceptance through the entire duration of the festival (regardless of whether the screening is virtual and/or in-person) until the closing night of the festival on October 26th.

Copyright and Legal Responsibility: Filmmakers are responsible for sorting out the copyright on their own materials. All films and projects submitted must be free from any legal disputes.

Screening Commitment: By submitting your film, being accepted, and submitting your DCP to screen, you acknowledge and agree that the Micheaux Film Festival has the right to screen your film regardless of any subsequent festival acceptances or conflicting obligations. Once your film is selected and your DCP is submitted, this commitment is binding. If you choose to accept other festival invitations after committing to Micheaux, it does not alter your obligation to screen with us. Your submission reflects your commitment to our festival, and we will honor that agreement as originally established.

Screening Rights: By submitting to us, you give us the right to screen your film in front of a live audience.

Promotional Use: We may promote clips from your film on social media, based on the content you provide us with.

Festival Date and Venue Changes: We retain the right to change the date and venue of the festival under special circumstances. All filmmakers will be informed about any changes via email.

Refund Policy: We cannot provide refunds for submissions.

Updating Terms and Conditions: We reserve the right to update our terms and conditions at any time. All updates will be communicated via email.

Screening Rights Commitment: You acknowledge that by submitting your film, being accepted, and submitting your DCP to screen, the Micheaux Film Festival can screen your film regardless of additional festival acceptances. You are bound by these terms and conditions once your submission and acceptance are confirmed.