By entering a film in the OL:M Film Market, the copyright owner grants On Location: MEMPHIS, Inc. a gratis license to screen and exhibit the film for all purposes associated with all marketing & promotion activities, missions, and/or events of the On Location: Memphis organization.
Films do not have to be a premiere but should not have a distribution agreement in place. On Location: Memphis has added a distribution division and will be reviewing submitted projects for various distribution opportunities. Screening guests are from various streaming platforms and alternative distribution outlets.
We program a broad range of subject matter, perspectives, and styles.
Submit your film in any of these categories:
Live Action Short, Animation Short, Documentary Short, Documentary and Live Action We will accept international films however, they must be in English. NO Subtitles for this one.
In addition to your contact information, your submission package must include the following: Website Link, YouTube or Vimeo Trailer Link, IMDB Page Link, FaceBook Page Link, Press Information (if any), primary genre, release date, running time, Copyright year and certificate, sales pitch, target audience, tag line, Names of Actors, Producer and Director, Writer, Aspect Ratio, note whether HD, or SD, or UHD (4K), Licensor Contact name and contact information, Online Vimeo Screener link and password, note if you are interested in Theatrical release and/ or DVD release, Note if there is nudity in your film? If yes, provide timecode of frames, year of production
You must have a license, or pre-paid music rights receipt (dated for 2020, or the current year of festival) for at least one song from the MemphisMusicBanq.com as a part of your submission package. We will accept the Web License. Must also provide licenses for any additional music used in your project.
Screeners will be reviewed by a Screening Committee and the final festival schedule will be determined in August. If your film is selected, you will be notified on or about June 30, 2021. On Location: Memphis is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. 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 undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless On Location: Memphis 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.