All films submitted must be shot in a mobile device, in other words, a mobile phone, drones, GoPro cameras, and tablets. Movies that include shots from an SLR camera will not be accepted.
All films submitted in a language other than English must have English subtitles.
SUBMISSIONS:
All films submitted must have a short description and the answer to the following questions:
1- With which mobile device did you record your short film?
2- Brand of the device with which you recorded your short film?
3- In how many days did you make the short film? (Includes preproduction, production, and post-production)
The films submitted should be recorded and edited no lesser than 720 HD format, but we recommend 1080 HD. The length of the films should be no shorter than 1 minute and no longer than 10 minutes.
Films must have been produced between January 1, 2020, and June 2021.
We are only accepting online submissions through FilmFreeway. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT DVD's so please do not send them as they will NOT BE VIEWED.
Submitting your short films does not guarantee screening or acceptance. A notification of acceptance will be sent by written email from the New York Mobile Film Festival. The submission fee is non-refundable.
Submissions must have full clearance for all content before submitting it. Any issues that may arise due to the infringement of copyrights is the participant’s responsibility. The New York Mobile Film Festival and its members are not responsible for any infringement of copyrights.
When Submitting to the New York Film Festival participants agree to the reproduction and dissemination of their films for the display and promotion of the festival.
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
Filmmakers must be 14 and older. All filmmakers under the age of 18 must include the contact information for a parent/guardian.