Wine Dark Short Film Festival

Eligibility
Original Content: The film must be original and the submitting party must hold all necessary rights and permissions for content, including music, images, and third-party content.
All short films must be either made by D/deaf, disabled or neurodiverse filmmakers, or deal with topics to do with mental health, disability and/or exclusion.

Submission Format
Online Submissions: Films must be submitted via FilmFreeway.
Screening Format: Accepted formats for screening include DCP and Blu-ray. Digital files for pre-screening must be in MP4 or MOV format.
If the submission is successful, we will require a high resolution export of the film.
Language
Subtitles: All films must have English subtitles..
Rights and Permissions
Clearances: The submitter must secure all rights, licenses, clearances, and releases necessary for participation.
Agreement: Submission of the film constitutes an agreement to these rules and terms.
Promotional Materials
Poster:
High-resolution poster (portrait orientation).
Formats: JPEG and PNG.
Trailer:
High-quality trailer.
Formats: MP4 or MOV.
Must be provided via a downloadable link (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive, Vimeo).
Photos:
High-resolution stills from the film (maximum of 3 images).
Formats: JPEG or PNG, at least 1920x1080 pixels.
Synopsis and Logline:
Brief synopsis (50-100 words).
Logline (one or two sentences).
Additional Considerations
Screening Rights: By submitting, you grant The Wine Dark Film Festival the right to screen your film at the festival.
Marketing and Promotion: Filmmakers agree to allow the use of provided materials (poster, trailer, photos) for promotional purposes.