- We only accept short films based on our theme of radical/critical empathy
- Maximum film length 20 minutes (we have no minimum length)
- Films in languages other than English will only be accepted with English subtitles
- The official selection of films will be viewable on the Umano website
- In order to qualify for the Student Film category, your short must have been completed while you were enrolled in full-time education.
- Only electronic submissions are accepted, uploaded to Vimeo (either public or a private screener using a shared password).
- By submitting your film, you confirm that you own 100% of the rights to your work. If the work's copyright is held by more than one person, the submitter must have the written consent of all other owners prior to submitting.
- Entrant must be 18 years of age or older otherwise provide a written letter of consent from a legal guardian.
- Any decisions made by the judges and/or competition administrators must be considered final.
- Entry must be received by 11:59 PM PST on the due date specified.
- All rights to the submitted material remain with the entrant.
- A film may be entered into multiple categories.
- Umano Cinema Shorts has no festival premiere eligibility requirements. Shorts that have screened at festivals are still eligible.
- Umano Cinema Shorts has no public or internet broadcast eligibility requirements. If your short has screened on Vimeo etc, it is still eligible.
- Changes to submitted films will only be accepted if accompanied by a new submission.
- Stills of selected films may also be shown on the Umano website and publicity/promo material including press releases, brochures and other materials.
- Entrants are responsible for securing all rights and permissions from copyright and other holders relating to their short.
- Umano Cinema Shorts reserves the right to update or modify these terms and policies without prior notice.
