Categories

• Short Film (0-20 min)
• Extended Short Film (20-45 min)
• Documentary (0-20 min)
• Student Film (0-20 min)
• Poetry Multimedia (0-5 min)

Note: You may submit the same film to multiple categories, but each submission requires a separate fee.

Eligibility

• Films of any genre and from any country are eligible.
• All films must have been completed within 2 years of submission.
• Non-English films must include English subtitles.

Submission Formats

• All submissions must be made via FilmFreeway.
• Submit a secure, password-protected streaming link (Vimeo, YouTube, etc.) or upload via the submission platform.
• Rough cuts are accepted but must be clearly labeled. Final versions must be submitted before the notification date.

Entry Fees

• Each submission must be accompanied by a non-refundable entry fee.
• Discounts may be available for students or local filmmakers (proof required).

Selection Process

• All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges selected by the festival committee.
• Entries are judged on originality, technical execution, storytelling, and emotional impact.
• Submission does not guarantee selection. All decisions are final and made at the discretion of The Sacred Underground Film Festival team.

Notification

• Official selections will be notified via email and/or FilmFreeway.
• Selected filmmakers are required to confirm their participation via email and submit a final version of their film using the upload link provided by The Sacred Underground Film Festival.
• Final screening copies must be submitted in .mp4 or .mov format with a resolution range of 1920x1080 - 4096x2160.

Screening Rights

• By submitting, you grant The Sacred Underground Film Festival the right to screen your film during the festival and in any promotional contexts (trailers, reels, etc.).
• You retain full ownership of your film.

Promotional Use

• If selected, you agree to let the festival use excerpts, stills, and your name for promotional purposes (website, social media, press).

Travel & Attendance

• While attendance is encouraged, it is not required for participation.

Disqualification

The festival reserves the right to disqualify submissions for:

• Incomplete applications
• Unpaid fees
• Offensive or harmful content that violates our community standards

❗Legal Stuff

By submitting your film, you acknowledge that:

• You have secured all necessary rights, licenses, and clearances.
• You indemnify and hold harmless the festival, its affiliates, staff, and sponsors from any claims or liabilities.