Hollywood New Directors

Hollywood New Directors welcomes all kinds of films including fiction, documentary, narrative, experimental, animation, video art and other genres in any language, from around the world.

You may submit more than one project. Films entered in multiple categories may win multiple awards!

Works-in-progress will be considered, provided they will be completed prior to the Festival.

We recommend that non-English language films be subtitled in English.

Hollywood New Directors reserves the right to use small portions and stills of accepted films for publicity and promotion of the festival event.

By submitting, the filmmaker declares that they are the rightful owner of their film.

I have read and agree to the Festival submission and general rule requirements and certify that I am authorized to submit this film to the Hollywood New Directors. Once an entry payment has been processed, a refund cannot be provided. If a payment is disputed, the account holder may be subject to any fees. I understand that Hollywood New Directors is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt of any film submitted for a showcase and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. 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 undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Hollywood New Directors 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.

Hollywood New Directors is hereby granted the rights to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted for promotional purposes of the festival. 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, rules and regulations.