Please make sure you submit your film into the correct category in relation to duration and origin of the film.
The closing date for entries is 7 June 2019.
You may submit short films of all production techniques and genre including drama, documentary, comedy, music, animation and experimental films.
The main contact completing the application form must be authorised to submit the film for consideration including permission from a distributor or sales agent representing the film and must have obtained necessary permission for the inclusion of copyrighted music and/or images within the films.
The Short Cinema does not require any premiere status but please note that this may come into consideration during the selection process.
If the original language of any dialogue or text featured in the film is not English, the preview and screening copy must be subtitled in English or be accompanied by an English transcription.
All films are viewed by more than one person to be given a non-subjective decision but after that all programming selections are final.
If your entry is chosen for the programme, you will be asked to supply a DCP or MPEG-2 (H.262) file for screening at the festival.
Participants are not entitled to claim for rights or other fees for the screenings of their films at the festival.
At the point of payment on your submission, you will be asked if you have read and agree with the Terms and Conditions laid out on this page. By agreeing to proceed with your submission, you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions and your application can then be processed. The entry of a film is binding and implies the acceptance of these regulations.
In the event of disagreement concerning the interpretation of the regulations, the interpretation of the festival will take precedence and failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions may result in the submission being disqualified.
These regulations are subject to change without prior notice.