Stories by the River Film Festival

PLEASE READ RULES BEFORE SUBMITTING:
1. We will accept for consideration up to 40 films with a connecting to New England. Once we have reached that number, we will no longer accept submissions. So get your submissions in early.
2. We will only consider up to 2 (two) submissions from the same filmmaker. So please select your best work to submit.
3. Films must be produced in New England or have a significant connection to the region such having a director, writer, or producer who is from the region.
4. Please include a cover letter detailing your film's connection to New England (see previous rule). Films without such a connection will be disqualified! So be sure to include a cover letter detailing your film's connection to New England to ensure your film will be passed along to our judges and not disqualified for lack of information!
5. Maximum length of films: 30 minutes. NOTE: We prefer films that are 20 minutes and under, but we will definitely consider films up to 30 minutes in length if they really impress us and meet our festival's goals.
6. No graphic violence or erotic films.
7. Any genre of short film is welcome (excluding those listed above).
8. Films that examine the human condition and ask questions about life are highly encouraged. Films need not answer the questions they pose. (If you’d like more information on this, feel free to watch a few Stories by the River films: www.storiesbytheriver.org).
9. Online submissions only: Vimeo, You Tube, or FilmFreeway video. These links may be private or password protected (be sure to provide us with the password). We cannot accept physical submissions by mail.
10. A panel of judges selected by Mikel J. Wisler and Kristina Stone Kaiser (co-founders of Stories by the River) will screen all eligible submissions. Selected film will then be presented with nominations for awards. Nominees will be chosen based on exceptional work and good storytelling. Nominees will be announced prior to the festival. Awards will be announced at the festival and certificates will be presented at the awards ceremony.
11. If your film is selected, we will ask you for either a Quicktime File we can use at the festival. We will need either .mov or .mp4 file to play your film the night of the festival. Files should not exceed 2 GB in size. We will ask that you upload the file to the festival's DropBox folder. Selected filmmakers will be sent instructions via email when notified of selection.