We only accept NARRATIVE FICTION and DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM submissions via FilmFreeway.
We do not accept CAMPAIGNS, MUSIC VIDEOS, CREATIVE SHORTS, DANCE SHORTS, or EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILMS via FilmFreeway — please visit DIRECTORS' LIBRARY to see our yearly membership options for these category types.
https://directorslibrary.com/membership/
SELECTION CRITERIA
We acknowledge that every project has unique merits, and so, we remain flexible when viewing each submission. However, we often look for a combination of the categories below:
— Narrative / Development
— Originality / Creativity
— Craft / Proficiency
— Timeliness / Relevance
— Beauty / Truth
Please understand that we only select a small number of the videos we receive.
We will notify you on the status of your submission, however, at this time we are unable to offer feedback.
We encourage you to share work with us prior to its release, however, we do not accept works-in-progress, trailers, or projects with a runtime exceeding 20 minutes in length.
If your film is already publicly viewable online, we only consider work that has been released within the past two months, pay-to-view platforms and online password-protected festivals do not count toward this date.
CONDUCT
We take great care in curating the platform. All editorial decisions are made with consideration and are final. Every filmmaker who submits work understands that the process is highly competitive and subjective. Our yearly submission volume rivals that of major festivals, and as a result, only a small percentage of work can be featured. Like all major festivals, we have a specific focus and curatorial criteria that, by its nature, will exclude work.
We ask that all communication with our team remains respectful and professional at all times. Failure to do so may result in termination of membership.
