Submission Requirements
- Competition is open to U.S. residents. Please check individual categories for additional requirements.
- ALL SHORT FILMS
- Short films are 30 minutes or less in length. Credits do NOT count against time.
- Films must be in the English language.
- Must be 18 or older to submit.
- Films must be made by January 1st, 2023-June 11th, 2025, to be eligible to submit.
- Films that have shown theatrically or been broadcast on television in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region prior to the Festival or are available on DVD or VOD are not eligible for competition.
- Any film invited to play at the Festival MUST communicate to the festival organizer if release plans change once the film is selected for programming. Failure to communicate may result in the film being pulled from the lineup.
- No works previously submitted to the Avondale Film Festival will be considered.
- Entries must be submitted for pre-screening via Vimeo or YouTube link. If you use a secured link, you are REQUIRED to keep us updated with passwords or your film will be considered INVALID and will be DISQUALIFIED with no refund. Hard copy screeners will NOT be accepted.
- You may submit no more than THREE entries, and you must fill out a separate entry form and pay an entry fee for each.
- You can only submit ONE film PER category.
- Avondale Film Festival employees, including seasonal staff, board members, sponsors, and their immediate families, are not eligible to submit in any category to this competition.
- Entry fee (must be paid online).
- 3-Line Synopsis (may be used for Festival Program and website)
- COLLEGE STUDENTS: Include proof of student status at the time of production. (Copy of student ID or transcript.) Must be currently enrolled in a college/university at the time of submission.
- Accepted entries must submit at least one digital, horizontal 300dpi still photo from the film and at least one web-ready still at 72dpi and 560x315 pixels. The festival reserves the right to use images from the films selected for marketing purposes (web, print media, and television).
FESTIVAL SCREENING
The individual and/or corporation submitting the film guarantees that they are authorized to commit the film to screenings during the 2025 Avondale Film Festival - September, 2025.
LIABILITY
Every possible care will be taken with entries while in our possession, however, we cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or additional charges incurred en route, or due to normal wear and tear, or due to equipment failure. Do NOT send original prints or master copies. Additionally, Avondale Film Festival is held harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity or screening of any film.
