NOTE: All films not in English MUST HAVE English subtitles!
NOTE: All films in MONOCHROME or B+W....only!
NOTE: All scripts in English ONLY.
We welcome films and scripts from any year.
We welcome ALL genres.
Multiple entries are allowed for each filmmaker and each entry may be entered in multiple categories separately.
Short Films must be 45 minutes or under to enter the competition. There is no lower limit on run time.
Short Scripts must be 45 pages or under to enter the competition.
NOTE: You CANNOT use two discount codes for the same entry; EG: we offer you 50% off and you use another active discount code. All entries will be regarded as null and void.
There must be access to your project via this platform, and/or a private link.
We may request hard copies: EG; USB / External Drives / DVD's from ALL OFFICIAL SELECTIONS, just in case there are technical issues with any original project files pending the festival etc. So please, please, keep that in mind!!
The festival reserves the right to place entries into alternative categories if they feel it is to the benefit of the title.
Please note that if we do not receive enough acceptable submissions for each category, we will merge them e.g. Student Films will be moved into Best Short Film etc.
Submissions must be an original work of the applicant’s team and not based, in whole or part, on another author’s work (unless underlying material is in public domain). You agree that you will not submit any content that is libellous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, sexually, racially, culturally, or ethnically offensive, harassing, intimidating, threatening, hateful, discriminatory or abusive.
By submitting your film, you allow The Monochrome Film Festival to use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster/stills) for promotional purpose. A short synopsis and digital still photo is required for all scripts and all film entries for the jury, and for our website announcements should you win.
DISCLAIMER: Be sure to have full permissions and copyrights in place, as we accept no responsibility or legal challenge against screened works that have been submitted to this film festival. ALL of your material and property will be protected by organisers and judges, at all times throughout the festival. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Monochrome Film Festival, its management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, and etc. 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.
Any award statuettes in need of posting will require you to cover your Postage & Packaging, we use Royal Mail - so all prices can be checked and tracked.