Film submissions must not have any distribution deals, be available online, or be available for purchase from the time of submission through the run of the film festival.
Films of a taboo nature (incest, porn, highly sexual or abuse of animals or children) are not accepted.
We do not accept rough cuts or work in progress.
All international films submitted must have English subtitles.
You may submit to AIA FF while having submitted to other festivals.
We accept films in the following categories: Romance, Sci Fi, Horror, Animated, Youth, Comedy, Documentary, International, and LGBT. Films 5-30 minutes in length are considered shorts; 35-90 minutes are features. Films longer than a run time of 90 minutes will not be accepted.
All filmmakers must secure any and all necessary licenses or permits associated with showing said film.
Youths wishing to submit films must fall within the age bracket of 10-17. All content must be created and filmed solely by said filmmaker.
As to screenplay submissions, all must be original content and in the English language. Shorts are from 1 to 35 pages; features are 40 to 100 pages in length. Files must be submitted in PDF format only. Any screenplay having won an award or other competition is disqualified from entering the AIA FF.
All submissions are to be done directly through FilmFreeway or via direct submission to the festival. If your film is selected, we will contact you about press kits and screeners.
No refunds are to be given on entry fees.
Any verbal or written harassment/intimidation or slander of any type relative to the Festival during or after acceptance, or throughout the time of the festival, will not be tolerated. Founder reserves the right to withdraw any filmmaker or screenwriter without warning due to the aforementioned actions.