Eligibility Requirements:
- Short Films must run a minimum 3 minutes with up to 30 minutes maximum run time inclusive of credits.
- Episodic (TV or Webseries) & Docuseries may submit (1) a single episode or pilot minimum 3 minutes, 10 minutes maximum or combine multiple episodes up to 30 minutes maximum run time inclusive of credits.
- Trailers may have up to 3 minutes maximum run time.
- Music Videos must be between 1 to 7 minutes maximum run time.
- Short Scripts can be of any genre up to 15 pages maximum.
- Entrants must be 18 years old or older.
- Competition is open to U.S. and International entries.
- Films must be in the English language or contain English-language subtitles.
- Films must have completed post-production on or after January 1, 2019.
- ISFF has no premiere requirements for short film and trailer submissions. Content submitted to other festivals are still eligible and welcome with ISFF.
- Films must NOT have had any previous exhibition on broadcast or cable
- Films must NOT have been previously exhibited on, or licensed for exhibition on, any form of television prior to the scheduled ISFF online event date, July 17, 2021.
- Employees of ISFF, Movie Lingo, Artistry ULTD and Malign Pictures are not eligible to win, but may participate in submitting content.
Submission Instructions:
Submit your film and information online via FilmFreeway.com. Your submission must include the following:
- Film Synopsis
- Poster and/or 2 Photo Stills from the film
- We do not accept unfinished work. What you submit is what will be screened if accepted.
Please note: Applicants will be notified of the festival’s decision no later than July 3, 2021.