Rules & Eligibility
1. Short films must be under 25 minutes.
2. All foreign submissions must be english subtitled.
3. THAW does not make films available online, but may use short clips from films for trailer purposes with filmmaker permission.
4. Entry fees are non-refundable.
5. If accepted, film must be made available to THAW by digital download. Acceptable formats include: h.264, pro-res, mp4, or .mov. (DCPs not accepted).
6. Screening permission limited to the 2020 THAW program. All rights retained by the filmmaker.
7. All submitted content must be owned or licensed by the filmmaker making submission.