Submit a Short Film

Short Films (30 minute max)

We welcome short films targeted to an adult audience.  All short films must be made by, or feature, women in a strong leading role, or films that focus on women and their life experiences.  Preference will be given to films made by women in a leadership role(s); including director, screenplay writer, producer, cinematographer, etc.   All genres including live action narrative, live action documentary, animation, experimental, hybrid, etc. may be submitted.

DEADLINES/FEES:

• Early Bird: April 15, 2021 – Fee $30
• Regular: June 15, 2021 – Fee $35
• Late: July 15, 2021 – Fee: $40
• Extended Late: August 17, 2021 – Fee: $50

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

• All submitted works must be a maximum length of 30 minutes.
• All genres welcome.
• Film must be made by at least one woman in a leadership role: Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Producer have preference. Woman cinematographer and/or editor will be considered.
• All submissions must be completed through Film Freeway. That makes it easiest for our programming committee.
• No honorarium available.
• No works-in-progress please.
• Non-English films must be subtitled.

For more information, contact the Programming Chair at programming@highfallsfilmfestival.com