Non-English language films must have English subtitles or be dubbed in English.
Short Films accepted from emerging, non-student filmmakers with films completed no more than 3 years prior to submission year. Running time of more than 1 minute no longer than 20 minutes.
Short Film [Student] Student Films accepted from current undergraduate or graduate school students and emerging filmmakers up to three years post-graduation. Films must be completed no more than 3 years prior to submission year. Running time of more than 1 minute no longer than 20 minutes.
Documentaries accepted from emerging, non-student filmmakers with films no more than 3 years prior to submission year. Short Film [Student] Student Films accepted from current undergraduate or graduate school students and emerging filmmakers up to three years post-graduation. Films must be completed no more than 3 years prior to submission year. No longer than a 51 minute, 50 seconds run time.
Student Documentaries accepted from current undergraduate or graduate school students and emerging filmmakers up to three years post-graduation and completed three years prior to submission year. Make sure you indicate your film school's name if you are submitting a student documentary. No longer than a 51 minute, 50 seconds run time.