We are accepting submissions for feature and short Narrative, Documentary, Screenplays, Music Videos and Art & Design. Shorts will play prior to a feature or in a shorts program. All genres are welcome. The festival programming staff will place your film in the appropriate category.
All entries will be judged on content, creativity, imagery, story and skill of the filmmaker or screenwriter. Productions produced from January 2012 to June 2020 may be submitted. Works in progress will be accepted. All films must be submitted on DVD (Region 1) or available online for consideration by the Selection Committee.
All disc entries must be sent to the Loudoun International Film Extravaganza. Videos and DVDs submitted will not be returned unless accompanied by SASE. Films selected for The LIFE Fest will be announced no later than June 17, 2020.
All presentation materials for the Loudoun International Film Extravaganza must arrive in Virginia no later than June 10, 2020 (post marked by June 03, 2020). Please notify us by mail, fax or email of any address changes.
The Loudoun International Film Extravaganza is hereby granted the right to utilize footage and promotional materials supplied by the submitting agent from any film submitted, film accepted, video, or project for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. All accepted filmmakers agree that the Loudoun International Film Extravaganza may use footage from their projects in order to promote the festival, their film or the LIFE Fest Event via print, web and broadcast television. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The submitters shall indemnify and hold harmless the Loudoun International Film Extravaganza, it's vendors, sponsors and supporters from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.