To qualify for the festival, your submission must meet the requirements. Exceptions can be made, so please email—bostonstudentfilm.org—if you have any questions.
• One submission per director. All genres are welcome (e.g. drama, experimental, documentary, music, animation, etc.)
• The director is currently enrolled as an undergrad at a college or university in New England. The director is still eligible if they graduated spring or fall semester 2020.
• Your film must have been completed while the director was enrolled as an undergraduate.
• Your film is no longer than 15 minutes in length, including end credits. End credits are not required.
• You provide a content warning including—but not limited to—any instances of profanity, nudity, violence, etc. These instances will not hinder your chances of qualifying.
• Your submission is your original work and that there are no disputes regarding the ownership of the film.
• No revision will be accepted once your film has been submitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of films can I submit?
• All types! We accept films ranging from drama, documentary, experimental, animation, music, etc. with respective runtimes under fifteen minutes.
Can I submit a film I made for class?
• Absolutely!
Can I submit more than one film?
• Only one submission per director.
I recently graduated and finished a film during my last semester. Although I’m not currently enrolled can I still submit my film?
• Yes, if you graduated fall or spring semester 2020.
If my film is selected, do I get any tickets or passes?
• The festival is online and free to attend to anyone!
If my film is selected, does the festival own the rights to my work?
• Absolutely not. We hold no claim toward any of your intellectual property.
Who can I contact if I have a question?
• You can reach out to us via email at bostonstudentfilm@gmail.com.