Submitting Your Film to Sonscreen
Submission Overview
Film submissions will open soon. Once they are active, use the button below to access the registration and submission portal. Students can enter films into multiple competition categories, while professionals may submit work to be featured as showcase selections. Professional films are not in competition at Sonscreen.
Review the film submission guidelines before you begin, and scroll down for deadlines and more details.
Categories
Film Categories (So Far)
Dramatic
Any narrative short film. Includes comedy shorts. These films typically follow a traditional story structure. Festival organizers reserve the right to place submissions in the category they deem most appropriate.
Art/Experimental
Short films showcasing artistic techniques and/or
non-traditional storytelling. Festival organizers reserve
the right to place submissions in the category they
deem most appropriate.
Animated
Short films created using animation techniques, showcasing a variety of styles and story structures. This category was added mid-year due to high demand . Festival organizers reserve the right to place submissions in the category they deem most appropriate.
Documentary
A factual film that follows one or more recognized documentary modes. Re-enactment sequences are permitted. Festival organizers may reassign submissions to the category they deem most appropriate.
High-School
Films of any genre made by high school students. Festival organizers may move a film into this category, but will not take qualifying submissions out of the high-school category without the filmmaker's permission.
Micro Shorts
Films that deliver a complete, compelling story in under two minutes. Animated shorts are welcome. Festival organizers reserve the right to place submissions in the category they deem most appropriate.
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