RULES:
All films must have been produced after January 2020. Short length films are considered 45 minutes or under. We do prefer shorts that are under 20 minutes but do accept longer. Features over 45 minutes up to 110 minutes.
PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT TO ONE CATEGORY. If selected we will program your project where we believe it fits best.
We have a live festival component in Worcester, Massachusetts and a virtual component through the Shawna Foundation's Patreon Page that will only be available during the film festivals dates.
Please submit a synopsis and film poster or stills. We hold the right to reject films that don't have a basic press kit after being selected.
All submissions material must have updated contact information.
Please only submit an online copy. Vimeo or FilmFreeway. Send password if needed. Make it as easy as possible to download. We cannot screen anything that is submitted with a YouTube link. We will need the file.
We are requiring SRT files or English subtitles for all films that screen to make the festival as accessible as possible to everyone.
Foreign language films must be made available with English subtitles or dubbed.
Only completed films may be submitted. (No rough cuts).
If your film is selected please make sure an online copy of your film is still available until the festival is over for the jury.
There is a non-refundable processing fee for all film & script entries.
Filmmakers attending the festival are responsible for travel, lodging, and all other expenses.
If your film is selected please provide a downloadable copy. Please do not send a film size of epic proportions.
It is up to the filmmaker to keep on top of all notifications and emails sent about the festival. CHECK YOUR SPAM!
Your film being a premiere is not required. Although it would be cool.
No feedback on submissions will be given.
Terms and Conditions
By submitting your film for consideration to the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, you are telling us that you have full authority to do so, that the film is cleared for potential festival exhibition, and that you accept full legal responsibility. MassIFF is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the festival for promotional purposes only. You shall also indemnify and hold harmless the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival 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 the copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening films entered.
