S0UL Film Festival – Event Description

The S0UL Film Festival is a celebration of bold storytelling, emerging voices, and innovative filmmaking across formats. Created by filmmaker Kinnedy “ScribeCash” Storay, S0UL is dedicated to providing a platform for creators who are pushing culture forward—especially those whose stories have historically been overlooked.

From feature films to vertical microdramas, S0UL embraces both traditional and new-age storytelling, highlighting the future of content alongside powerful cinematic work.

Festival Day Experience:
The S0UL Film Festival is more than a screening—it’s an event.

On the day of the festival, selected winners will have their projects premiered live in front of an audience, giving filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their work in a true theatrical setting. In addition to the winners, runner-up selections will also be recognized and awarded, ensuring multiple creators receive visibility and acknowledgment for their work.

The event will also feature exclusive premieres of select feature projects, creating a dynamic lineup that blends competition winners with high-quality, curated content.

This is a space for networking, celebration, and discovery—where filmmakers, actors, and creatives come together to connect, be seen, and be celebrated.

Whether you're submitting or attending, S0UL is about one thing: giving creators a real platform to shine.

Awards & Prizes

Awards & Prizes

The S0UL Film Festival is committed to recognizing powerful storytelling while creating real opportunities for filmmakers to be seen, distributed, and elevated.

A total of $500 in cash prizes will be awarded as follows:

Best Feature Film – $250 (Highest Award)
Best Short Film – $100
Best Vertical (Microdrama) – $75
Best Documentary – $75
Placement Awards (Major Categories)

For Feature, Short, Vertical, and Documentary:

🥇 Winner
🥈 Runner-Up
🥉 2nd Runner-Up

Distribution & Industry Opportunity

All Top 3 selections in each major category (excluding Actor’s Scene Stealer) will receive:

Guaranteed distribution on S0UL TV (AVOD streaming platform, and Social media)
Pitching consideration to additional streaming platforms and distribution partners
Promotion across S0UL’s network and audience

This means your project doesn’t just win—it gets a pathway to real visibility and potential revenue.

Actor’s Scene Stealer Award
Best Performance Winner
Awarded to an actor who delivers a standout, unforgettable performance.

(This category focuses on recognition, exposure, and talent discovery.)

Rules & Terms

Rules & Terms
Eligibility
The S0UL Film Festival accepts completed films of all genres in the following categories: Feature, Documentary, Short, Vertical (Microdrama), and Actor’s Scene Stealer.
Films may be previously released, including online or on streaming platforms.
Films must not have previously won a major film festival award.
Submission Requirements
All submissions must include a secure online screener via FilmFreeway or a private link (Vimeo/YouTube).
Films must be fully completed at the time of submission.
Non-English language films must include English subtitles.
The submitter confirms they own or control all rights, including but not limited to music, footage, likeness, and distribution rights.
Selection & Screening
Selected films agree to be screened at the S0UL Film Festival event.
Winners will be premiered live during the festival, along with select featured projects.
S0UL reserves full discretion over programming, screening order, and final selections.
Judging & Awards
All decisions made by the S0UL Film Festival team are final.
Awards will be given at the discretion of the festival jury.
Distribution Opportunity (Key Terms)
Top 3 films in each major category (excluding Actor’s Scene Stealer) will receive a guaranteed opportunity for distribution on S0UL TV, subject to a separate agreement.

By submitting, filmmakers acknowledge and agree that:

Any distribution deal with S0UL TV will be non-exclusive unless otherwise negotiated.
Filmmakers must have the full legal right to grant digital streaming rights, including AVOD (ad-supported video on demand).
Selected projects must meet technical delivery standards, including but not limited to video quality, audio quality, captions, and artwork.
S0UL reserves the right to decline distribution if a project cannot meet technical or legal requirements.
Revenue generated through S0UL TV will be subject to a separate revenue-sharing agreement.
Filmmakers agree not to enter into any agreement that would conflict with S0UL’s ability to exhibit or monetize the project if they accept distribution.
Promotional Usage Rights
By submitting, filmmakers grant S0UL Film Festival the right to use trailers, clips, stills, titles, and creator names for promotional and marketing purposes across all platforms.
S0UL will not distribute full films without a separate signed distribution agreement.
Fees & Refunds
All submission fees are non-refundable.
Submission does not guarantee selection.
Disqualification
Films may be disqualified if they contain unauthorized copyrighted material or if submission information is found to be false.
S0UL reserves the right to remove any selected project if legal issues arise.
General Terms
S0UL Film Festival reserves the right to make necessary changes to rules, categories, or event structure.
By submitting, you confirm you have the authority to enter the film and agree to all terms listed above