Films should be submitted on DVD or digital media file. We accept submissions via mail and email
Films must be 1 min to 35 mins in length
Films must reflect the African Canadian / Nova Scotian / Multicultural experience or be created by a African Canadian / Nova Scotian / Multicultural filmmaker
Films being sent should be clearly labeled on the package: "NO COMMERCIAL VALUE - CULTURAL PURPOSES ONLY".
Awards and Official Selections are based on overall merits of the films and are at the sole discretion of the jury and programming committee.
DVDs and entry materials will not be returned, please send copies.
Entries should be clearly labeled with the entrant's contact information and project's running time.
Works in progress are accepted.
More than one entry may be submitted. Each must be submitted separately.
Filmmaker will assume shipping costs of material and print to The Emerging Lens Film Festival.
ELFF reserves the right to make any necessary changes in event scheduling or programming.
The selection committee' and jury's decisions are final.
Please do not send press kits with your entry. We will contact you should we need press materials after your film is selected.
Entrants agree to indemnify and hold us, including our volunteers, our directors, and our sponsors and affiliates harmless against all claims arising out of entry or participation in The Emerging Lens Film Festival.
All responses by ELFF will be made by email.
Official Selections will be contacted approximately one month prior to the festival.
By submitting your film to The Emerging Lens Film Festival you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to all the aforementioned festival rules and guidelines.