FESTIVAL
REGULATIONS.
Please review the official festival regulations carefully before submitting your film.
KNOW THE
RULES.
ELIGIBILITY PERIOD
Films completed on or after January 1, 2024 are eligible for consideration.
PREVIOUS SUBMISSIONS
Films previously submitted to the Orlando Independent Film Festival are not eligible for resubmission.
PUBLIC ONLINE AVAILABILITY
Feature-length films that are already available for public online viewing are not eligible.
PRIVATE SCREENINGS
Films screened privately and not made available to the general public remain eligible.
YOUR WORK.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
ENGLISH
Entries must be in English or include English subtitles. Dialogue lists are not accepted as a substitute for subtitles.
LEGAL AUTHORITY
The entrant confirms that they have the legal authority to submit the work to the festival.
MUSIC & IMAGES
The entrant must have the necessary rights and permissions for all music, images and other content used in the film.
HOW TO
ENTER.
FEATURE FILMS
Feature films may be submitted through an online Vimeo screener, DVD or Blu-ray.
COMPLETE ENTRIES
Only complete entries including the applicable fee and screener will be considered.
WORKS IN PROGRESS
Works-in-progress are accepted. The committee will consider the version submitted at the time of entry.
STUDENT RATE
Student rates require proof of student status at the time of production.
SELECTED FILMS
Selected films screen on Blu-ray or DCP unless another arrangement has been made.
THE
SELECTION.
PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
The festival programming committee selects the films that will be included in the festival.
SELECTED ENTRANTS
Selected entrants will be contacted by phone or email regarding their selection.
NON-SELECTED ENTRIES
The festival does not provide feedback or screening notes for films that are not selected.
COMPETITIVE CATEGORIES
Competitive categories are judged during the festival.
SEND IT
PROPERLY.
The entrant is responsible for all shipping costs.
No collect or COD shipments will be accepted.
International entries must be sent free domicile with transportation charges, duties and taxes prepaid.
ENTRY
FEES.
Entry fees must accompany each submission and are non-refundable.
Fees cover registration, notification, programming consideration and result notification.
READ IT.
THEN SUBMIT.
Once you've reviewed the regulations, take your film to the next step.
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