We do not make any exceptions regarding the entry fee. We understand that finding all the funds and resources necessary to complete a film is a difficult task, but it would not be fair to waive the fee in some cases and not in others. This way, the same rules apply to everyone.
4. My film has won awards in other festivals and has a celebrity cast so I’m going to submit it without the entry fee. Once you have seen it you will want my film in your festival and I will not have to pay the entry fee, right?
Wrong. Under no circumstances do we view the film until the entry fee has been paid.
5. How can I improve my chances of being selected?
There are intangible factors that go into the selection process, many of which are out of the filmmaker’s hands. However, there are a few things you might want to consider: