The HBCU Student Film Invitational: Presented By Autumn Sun

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Participation is open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at any HBCU during the 2024-2025 academic year, including Fall graduates!

Films must be directed by an HBCU student. (Music videos and vlogs are not permissible at this time.)

REGISTRATION

Registration is mandatory. Submissions are password protected.

To register email the following information to HBCUShorts@Gmail.Com

1. FIRST AND LAST NAME
2. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
3. PHONE NUMBER
4. EMAIL

Registrants will receive an email confirmation once completed.

FESTIVAL GUIDELINES:

Students may submit multiple films, but each entry must be submitted separately.

Viewer discretion warnings must be applied to submissions containing nudity, violence, language, or other suggestive themes.

Films should not exceed a runtime of 45 minutes.

For best quality, films should be submitted in a 16:9 aspect ratio.

While not mandatory, closed captioning is strongly advised for accessibility.

Films in languages other than English must include legible English subtitles.

When submitting, please include the following:

1. A headshot of the submitting student.
2. Still images from the film.
3. Associated social media accounts. Personal or business.

For all other questions or assistance, please text 313.680.9699 or email HBCUShorts@Gmail.Com