Film Submission Guidelines
Last updated: 2025-11-01
Now accepting submissions for the 2026 edition.
Deadlines
- Earlybird: May 31, 2026 ($25)
- Regular: July 31, 2026 ($40)
- Late: August 31, 2026 ($55)
- Extended: September 15, 2026 ($70)
Categories
- Feature Narrative (60+ min)
- Feature Documentary (60+ min)
- Short Narrative (under 30 min)
- Short Documentary (under 30 min)
- Animation (any length)
- Student Film
- California Made