Submit your film
Submission detail for Fall 2026 Cycle. Fees scale by category and tier; pay once per film by Stripe.
Pay once per film,
no surprises.
Pricing scales by category and how early you submit. Card payment via Stripe. Currency: USD.
| Category | Early bird Now | Regular | Late |
|---|---|---|---|
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Short film
Under 40 minutes — narrative, animated, hybrid. The bedrock of every cycle.
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$15 | $25 | $40 |
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Feature
60 minutes and up. Send us work you've put years into.
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$35 | $55 | $75 |
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Documentary
Non-fiction, any length. Personal essays, investigations, observational work.
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$25 | $40 | $55 |
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Experimental
Form-first. Anything that bends the medium — we'd rather see it than not.
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$15 | $25 | $40 |
Three steps,
about five minutes.
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01Tell us about your film
Title, director, runtime, category, synopsis. Save a draft anytime.
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02Share a screener
Private link (Vimeo, Drive, YouTube) or upload a video file. We host privately.
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03Pay your submission fee
Stripe-secured card payment. Your film enters the review queue immediately.
Things filmmakers
usually want to know.
What format should my screener be?
Any private link the programming team can play — Vimeo, Google Drive, YouTube unlisted. We also accept direct video uploads (MP4 / MOV) up to a few GB. Public links are fine but private + password-protected is preferred.
Can I submit a film that's screened elsewhere?
Yes. We don't require premieres. Tell us in the synopsis where it's screened so we can build context — it won't count against the submission.
Will I get feedback if I'm not accepted?
Every submission is read by a programmer. We don't write individual feedback at this scale, but the status of your submission updates as we move through the cycle.
What if I miss the deadline?
Late submissions are accepted up to the final deadline at the late-tier price. After the late deadline closes, the cycle is locked and we'll see you next time.
Can I submit multiple films?
Yes. Each film is reviewed independently and pays its own submission fee. There's no discount for volume — we'd rather you send your strongest one or two.