International Film Festival in the United States
Internationally recognized film festival in the United States presenting experimental feature films and short films in competitive programs. Academy Awards qualification applies to designated short film awards.
Premiere Requirements:
No Restriction
- Eligible formats are Feature Films (60 minutes or longer) and Short Films (59 minutes or less).
- Submissions accepted in experimental animation, documentary, narrative, music video, or other forms of experimental cinema as defined by the filmmaker.
- Foreign entries require English subtitles.
- Films previously submitted to the festival are ineligible for re-entry.
- All submissions undergo a robust screening process by at least two screeners, evaluating for competition.