VETERAN PARTICIPATION
The feature and short films, including narrative films and documentaries, that will be screened as part of this festival will be gathered through an open submissions process and selected by an impartial jury of partner organizations and Veterans. Films can be any style and from any genre, but should be made by, feature, and/or be about Veterans, military service, military families, or a related subject. Films made by Veterans need not focus on Veteran-specific issues.
DEFINITIONS OF CATEGORIES & TERMS
Feature Length Film: A narrative, animated, or experimental film 20+ minutes in length.
Feature Short Film: A narrative, animated, or experimental film less than 20 minutes in length.
Documentary Feature Film: A documentary film 20+ minutes in length.
Documentary Short Film: A documentary film less than 20 minutes in length.
ELIGIBILITY REGULATIONS
Presentation:
If your film is selected to participate in the National Veterans Film Festival, it must be available for screening in DCP or 35mm. In the case of short films only, digital files are acceptable.
Foreign Language Films:
Foreign language films must be made available with the original language soundtrack and English subtitles.
SUBMISSION REGULATIONS
Format:
• All films must be submitted as a secure online screener (i.e. Vimeo).
• Once a submission link has been accepted, we cannot guarantee that subsequent updates will be viewed.
Accompanying Materials:
The following materials must be submitted via FilmFreeway.com and will not be returned. Incomplete entries will not be considered.
• Official online entry form through FilmFreeway.com with all required information.
• Non-refundable entry fee (payable via Visa, Mastercard, or American Express):
Preliminary dates:
Early submission: February 3 – February 29 - $15 short, $25 feature
Regular submission: March 1 – May 31 - $25 short, $40 feature
Late submission: June 1 – June 30 - $35 short, $50 feature
Opt in:
By submitting your film, you agree to be added to our mailing list in order to notify you of your entry’s status as well as news about the festival.
Notification:
Films selected to be screened as part of the National Veterans Film Festival will be notified on or before August 17, 2021.