FilmQuest

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY SUBMISSION : All film submissions must be submitted by August 11, 2026. All submissions must be complete, with all of the items on the checklist order completed to be considered for the submission. All submissions received after August 11, 2026 will be considered for next year's festival unless otherwise notified. Notification of acceptance into the 2026 film festival will occur no later than September 2nd, 2026. If accepted, a screening print or digital copy must arrive at FilmQuest's office no later than October 13th, 2026. All screeners must be clearly labeled. These screeners will become the property of FilmQuest unless a self-addressed, self-stamped package is provided with original submission.

All entries selected into FilmQuest grant FilmQuest the right to use any footage from the screener, and all submitted publicity photos and any other materials sent to us pertaining to this entry for FilmQuest's promotional purposes, without limitations. Complete press kit for films will be requested only after acceptance. All prints must be picked up after the screening and signed for by the filmmaker.

UTAH PREMIERE REQUIREMENTS: We require any locally made and produced Utah film to be a Utah premiere unless otherwise noted by the festival. We also require any feature film to be a Utah premiere, regardless of whether the film is Utah made or not unless otherwise noted.

ELIGIBILITY : FilmQuest accepts films completed after January 2025 for competition, and films completed after January 2024, unless otherwise noted. We will accept films that have previously screened in other festivals. Entry fees are non-refundable, and may be paid in the form of Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, check or money order paid in US dollars, only through a US affiliated bank. A $2.00 processing fee will be added to all credit card payments.

Locally made and produced Utah films are required to give FilmQuest its local Utah premiere and submitting your locally produced project acknowledges this requirement, with the exceptions being student made films required to do a local showcase screening. Failure to meet these requirements will likely prevent the entry from selection into the festival.

SCRIPT ELIGIBILITY : Scripts must be bound and formatted correctly. Feature film script length should be at least 40 pages and not over 180. Shorts scripts at least 2 pages. Scripts will not be returned. All scripts must be accompanied with a synopsis in the submission info. Pilots are welcomed, with short pilots being 40 pages and under and long pilots being 41 pages and over. We also accept digital script submissions either via FilmFreeway or email.

AWARDS ELIGIBILITY: Only films that have been completed and released after January 1st, 2025 will be eligible for awards. These rules are in compliance with the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences standard for Oscar Qualifying. Films completed and released before this date will still be eligible for acceptance and screening at the festival, just not major awards consideration.

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT : I represent and warrant that I have full legal right and authority to submit the heretofore mentioned film/video project for consideration by FilmQuest, and that all necessary consents, licensing and approvals have been obtained with respect thereto. I agree to hold FilmQuest and its sponsors harmless in any and all matters pertaining to the consents, licenses, and approvals of heretofore film/video project. I understand that my submission is in no way a guarantee of acceptance or nomination into and at FilmQuest. No one from FilmQuest or its sponsors has guaranteed me admission into the festival. I, the undersigned, have read the terms and conditions appearing herein, and agree, without exception, to all the terms and conditions stated.

For FULL rules and conditions, please visit our website at www.FilmQuestFest.com