We welcome submissions via FilmFreeway only.
More than one entry may be submitted. Each entry must be accompanied by an official entry form and entry fee.
The entry fee is non-refundable.
All films and projects selected for the festival grant AFI FEST the rights to use footage, stills and/or titles and information from the film for promotional purposes.
All films and projects submitted must be free from any legal disputes and the filmmaker must have cleared all rights for music and exhibition.
AFI FEST reserves the right to change any information contained in this document (including festival dates, venues, events, awards and eligibility requirements) without further notice.
All filmmakers and creators will be notified of their status by September 10, 2020, via email. Please keep us informed of any changes regarding your contact information by emailing programming@AFI.com.
Due to the number of submissions, AFI FEST cannot provide feedback on any entries.
Rough cuts and works-in-progress are eligible for entry if the final cut will be available by September 17, 2020. However, please be aware that our programming department may not be able to re-screen your film if you send a final cut after submitting a rough cut. To avoid confusion throughout the screening review process, we would prefer that you only send us ONE version of your film and preferably the final version.
Previously submitted films will not be accepted, unless the film has undergone significant content changes (60% or more) and meets all other submission requirements. Permission to re-apply is required. Please email programming@AFI.com.
If selected, the filmmaker agrees to deliver the project to the festival no later than September 17, 2020.
I hereby grant AFI FEST ("Festival") presented by Audi, all rights necessary to exhibit and promote the above-referenced film at the 2020 edition. I represent that such exhibition will not violate or infringe upon any rights whatsoever (including copyright, trademark, musical or contract right) of any person or entity. I further represent that I am authorized to submit the above-referenced film and, if selected, will deliver the screening print to the Festival office no later than September 17, 2020. Additionally, I indemnify the Festival from any and all claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, and attorney's fee arising out of or in connection with third parties in regard to the screening of said film. Further, I hereby agree that I have read and agree to the Rules and Regulations for submissions to AFI FEST 2020.