PG-13 or milder. Submissions that don't meet this criteria will be automatically disqualified.
You are welcome to submit films that support, represent or teach any of the subjects listed in the introductory paragraph. Your submissions can also focus on anything from enjoyment (entertainment) to professional creation at beginning, intermediate or advanced levels.
The focus is on science fiction and fantasy films (which may include comedy or horror with science fiction and fantasy aspects). Be sure that your films fit the categories in the introduction as they relate to science fiction and fantasy.
See the general descriptions of these genres below. Please note that films that include overt sexuality, excess horror or extreme violence are not appropriate for our audience which typically include young teenagers.
Films accepted for the LTUE Film Festival screenings will not receive any financial compensation. Laurels will be given for top selections.
Films are accepted or rejected from the festival based on merit, as determined by festival judges. Films with gratuitous sexuality, gore or violence may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the judges.
By submitting a film to the festival you represent and warrant that you have copyright control of the film, or that you represent an organization with copyright control, and that you are authorized to permit the Festival to screen your film, and provide an archival copy of your film to the LTUE Symposium, and organizations which the Symposium may partner with such as libraries, universities etc. which may screen and lend copies of your film for non-profit and reference purposes. Permission for such purposes is requested but not required in the film submission form.
Genre eligibility reference:
Elements of the fantasy genre may include: mythical settings, a setting of earlier technology (limited to for example previous centuries or ancient civilization), witchcraft or magic, or supernatural powers or phenomena or events, fantastic or magical creatures, or technology or events which are, so far as we generally know ;) imaginary. It's very common for Fantasy to be in a medieval or ancient type of setting.
The science fiction genre may feature similar or even identical imaginative elements of fantasy (the genres can overlap), but science fiction generally involves speculated future or advanced technology or phenomena, or even older technology with imaginative twists. Per Wikipedia, science fiction may include "...imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It has been called the 'literature of ideas', and often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations."
Horror films may be suitable for the festival if they feature aspects of fantasy and/or science fiction.