17th Annual ReelHeART International Film and Screenplay Festival

Best Action, Adventure Film - Narrative - Competition Open to all Action, Adventure Film Films of ANY Length. This category is open to directors of all levels. We want blood, guts, car chases, drug deals gone bad, badass Females, Dudes, Kids or even Aliens with badass attitudes. Anything goes in this category as long as it keeps our pulse racing and Audiences butt at the edge of their seats! Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Best Animated Film - Competition (Any Genre) Open to ALL Animated Film of ANY Length. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Web Only Films MUST go *DARK* during Festival Week. Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Best Canadian Film - Competition (Any Genre) Open to all Narrative or Documentary Films of ANY LENGTH. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Best Dance Film - Competition Open to ALL Dance Films of ANY Length from any Country. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. This could be a dance film of any genre - i.e. Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, or a Profile on a Musician, Band, Performer, Choreographer, Music Producer, Engineer, Composer, or an actual Performance. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Web Only Films MUST go *DARK* during Festival Week. Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Experimental Film - Competition (Any Genre) Open to ALL Experimental Film of ANY Length. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Web Only Films MUST go *DARK* during Festival Week. Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Best Feature Narrative - Competition (Any Genre) Open to all Feature Narrative Films 70 minutes and over in Length. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Best Feature Documentary - Competition (Any Genre) Open to all Feature Documentary Films 70 minutes and over in Length. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Open to ANY Film of ANY Length. This category is open to (only) First Time Directors from around the Block and around the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. You can be from any walk of life - a Doctor, a Dishwasher, a Sk8ter, A Singer - It doesn't matter. The only requirement is that this is your first film ever. And this film is your Narrative or Documentary Film Debut and You're ready to Premiere on the Festival Circuit. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Best International Film - Competition (Any Genre) Open to all Narrative Films of ANY LENGTH. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Best French Language Film - Competition Open to all French Language Films AND Documentaries of ANY LENGTH. This category is open to French speaking directors of all levels from any French speaking country, city or province or territory. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled IN ENGLISH *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Best LGBTQ - Competition Open to all Narrative Films and Documentaries of ANY LENGTH. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. ReelHeART has been a longtime Supporter and Advocate of LGBTQ rights and Voices. Many films have won here and many careers have made a change in the community - "Freak", "Narcissist the Movie", "Hollywood To Dollywood". Will your film be next...? *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Music Video - Competition (Any Genre) Open to all Music Videos from around the World of ANY Length. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. Music Videos in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Web Only Public Music Videos MUST go *DARK* during Festival Week. Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Best Short Narrative - Competition (Any Genre) Open to all Short Narrative Films or TV Pilots under 69 minutes and UNDER in Length. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Best Short Documentary - Competition (Any Genre) Open to all Short Documentary Films or TV Pilots 69 minutes and UNDER in Length. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

*Best Smart Phone Film - Competition* Open to ANY Film of ANY Length. This category is open to (only) 100% Made on your Smartphone Films. Directors can be from from any walk of life around the Block and around the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Your film must be PRIVATE if it's ONLINE. People would need a secure link and password to view it. If we can see it, then it's ineligible. Unless we ask you to submit. But then it must be made private asap. Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Thesis Film / Student Film - Competition (Any Genre) Graduated in ANY YEAR - Must Supply School Information, Professor / Instructor Contact Info Open to all Thesis Films or Student Films of ANY Length. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Best Web Only / Webisode / Web Series - Competition (Any Genre) Open to all Web Only / Webisode / Web Series of ANY Length. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. If a web series please send your BEST episode or your Pilot Episode. We don't want any episodes where you're working put the kinks. Please send us your best work. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Web Only MUST go *DARK* during Festival Week. Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Short Screenplay - 31 Pages Max - All Short Screenplays Entries receive Industry Relevant Feedback + Story Editor Notes for FREE!

Feature Screenplay - 125 Pages Max - All Feature Screenplays Entries receive Industry Relevant Feedback + Story Editor Notes for FREE!

Best TV Pilot - Produced - Competition (Any Genre) Open to all Produced TV Pilots 69 minutes and UNDER in Length. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!

Best Music or Music Related Film - Competition Open to ALL Dance and/or Music Film of ANY Length from any Country. This category is open to directors of all levels from all over the World. This could be a Music film of any genre - i.e. Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, or a Profile on a Musician, Band, Performer, Choreographer, Music Producer, Engineer, Composer, or an actual Concert or Special Performance. Films in a language other than English must be subtitled. *ALL FILMS OF ANY KIND **MUST BE A PREMIERE**! Web Only Films MUST go *DARK* during Festival Week. Any film of any kind that has screened in and / around Toronto and /or the Province of Ontario in any kind of screening that may have slipped through our due diligence research and into the notification process will be automatically pulled from the current year line-up. No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions!