The Illinois Independent Film Festival (ILIFF) especially looks forward to exhibiting independent and low-budget films with innovative flair and is open to any film in any genre, under 45 minutes in length. The Festival selection international feature-length films, short films, animation, music video, documentary, screenplay for the main competition program. The festival takes place over July 19, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.

Rules & Terms

Please read the rules listed below to ensure that your film qualities.

– Filmmakers must hold all necessary rights for any films they submit.
– Each film must be less than 45 minutes long.
– All films must either be in English or include proper English subtitles.
– A filmmaker can submit multiple films.
– Incorrectly completed entry forms, or missing information may lead to the disqualification of
your submission.
– Filmmakers will allow clips from their projects to be used for advertising and promotions.
– Decisions of the selection committee are final.