Cut International Short Film Festival

All films must be a minimum of one minute and no longer than 20 minutes, including credits and may cover any genre (note: always looking for more films under 5 min in length).A version with English subtitles (if needed) must be provided for screening if selected. Rough cuts and work-in-progress prints are acceptable as long as the final (completed) film can be delivered prior to September 2023.

All submissions will be through FilmFreeway with a link to a downloadable PreRes file at least 1920x1080 up to 4k

All submission applications, disposable media and press kits submitted become property of Cut International Film Festival, ArtC and Hopping Frog Studios and will not be returned.

Upon acceptance, the Cut International Short Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize and/or excerpt from any film submitted & accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional and marketing purposes. This will include the use of the filmmaker's name, likeness & publicity stills, film or video footage, title, logline and synopsis of materials, in pre & post-competition publicity & promotional efforts.

The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The submitter shall indemnify and hold harmless Cut International Short Film Festival, ArtC and Hopping Frog Studios, their officers and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.