SUBMIT YOUR FILM

New for 2018 – We are accepting submissions!

Do you have a film that addresses urban issues?

Shorts or feature length, documentary or narrative, single or episodic pieces – we are open to any format. In the past, shorts and documentaries constitute approximately 75% of our programming, but we’ve also included experimental essay films, big budget features, and live performers, as long as it fits into our overall program themes.

A non-exhaustive list of topics we are thinking about this year:

• Public Spaces
• Asian American and Native American experiences of the city
• New business models for the city: co-ops land trusts, community benefit districts
• Homelessness
• Smart Cities
• Transit

We are open to subjects outside this list, so if you have a film that seems appropriate, please feel free to submit. We aim to amplify often unheard voices, and encourage directors with diverse identities, backgrounds and experiences to submit.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. We are only accepting submissions through Film Freeway. Please go here to enter.
2. Entry is Free!
3. Submissions should be made digitally in one of the following formats: MOV, H264, QT, WMV, MP4. If these formats are not available, please submit a link to the film on vimeo or youtube with any applicable passwords. DVD and VHS copies will NOT be accepted.
4. We have no limits on the year of completion.

DATES

Submissions Open: May 1

Deadline: May 31

Notification Date: July 31

RULES & REVIEW POLICIES

• Films are viewed and rated by at least 2 programmers before moving on to the next stage of judging.
• Programming committee is made up of urban planners, filmmakers, community activists, and scholars.
• Films are judged on quality, programming fit, and unique voices.
• Decisions are final and feedback for submissions is not currently available.
• Entrant confirms they have required legal authority to submit and to use all the music, images, and content of the entry.
• Festival reserves the right to utilize publicity materials (stills, descriptions, posters) of accepted films in promoting the festival.