The Chicago International Genre Film Festival ("Festival") is an awards-based competition calling for feature and short length films; feature and short animations and unproduced screenplays (feature length) related to the genres of horror, science fiction and fantasy.
Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form and applicable entry fees. Entries must be submitted in digital format. Foreign language work must be dubbed or subtitled in English.
All submissions are subject to reviews and rejection at any time.
All submissions are handled fairly and equally. We encourage you to submit as early as possible.
All entries will be reviewed by the selection committee. The Festival will make no cuts or changes.
All accepted entrants will be notified by email.
Selected submissions will also be posted on our website.
The Festival does not pay any fees for submitted work.
If your submission is selected for the festival, a physical screener copy will be required on DVD, Blu-ray, or digital drive.
Submissions will be viewed only after your entry fee is received and paid in full.
The Festival reserves the right to make any necessary changes in scheduling.
The number of screenings, days, and venues is at the sole discretion of the Festival.
All submissions must be labeled with the title of the entry, running time, the name of the writer/director, country of origin.
The Festival does not accept responsibility for damage or loss of materials.
The Festival does not insure individual prints. Make sure you have your own insurance.
We strongly encourage you to only send materials you do not wish to have returned. DO NOT send masters or originals as any materials sent will not be returned.
Rules are subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Festival, without notice.
If you have any questions, please contact us at CIGFilmFest@gmail.com