Midnight Train Film Festival

Any short film with a running time of 20 minutes or less, including credits.
Entries must be submitted as a digital submission.
Films cannot be tied to a distribution deal.
Films may not be easily-accessible. If you have uploaded to Youtube, Vimeo, etc., please password-protect to be eligible.
We are unable to accept any short film screened at another film fest in the Columbus, GA area.
Once selected, the filmmaker must have available either DCP or digital "print" (minimum format is Quicktime) for projection.
Participants agree that clips from their film and all other material related to their project may be used and/or published in the event program, MTFF website and for any promotional purposes which MTFF deems appropriate.
No screeners and/or promotional materials will be returned to the filmmaker, unless arranged in advance with the festival office.
If selected, all commercial/private property including all trademark/copyrighted materials shown or recorded on the project is the responsibility of the filmmaker. MTFF will NOT take responsibility for any infringement of copywritten materials.
The cost of delivery and pick-up of all materials is the responsibility of the filmmakers.
MTFF holds no responsibility for lost or damaged prints. While the utmost care will be taken with regard to prints, it is solely up to the filmmaker to take full responsibility (i.e. insurance).
Rules are subject to change at any time with or without prior notice.