International Film Festival in Dallas
Internationally recognized film festival in Dallas presenting documentary, feature, and short films in competitive programs. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards in documentary, narrative, and animation categories.
Premiere Requirements:
Regional Premiere
- Eligible categories: Documentary, Feature Film, Short Film. Feature Films require minimum runtime of 60-70 minutes; Short Films under 30 minutes.
- Regional Premiere (minimum Dallas/Fort Worth Premiere) required for competition eligibility.
- Films must not have major theatrical release, US broadcast airing, or commercial availability prior to festival.
- Non-qualifying films may be considered for Special Presentations.
- All genres accepted within specified categories.
- Selected films grant festival rights to use footage, stills, titles, and information for promotional purposes.
- Digital delivery required; physical media (DVD/Blu-ray) not accepted. Complete submissions mandatory, including digital press kit (director head-shot, filmography, stills, trailer) if selected.