Submission Categories
Feature Film
Documentary
Short Subject
Made In Washington State
"Feature" is any film over 40 minutes running time. "Short" is anything under 40 minutes.
Submission is open from March 1 through July 31, 2020. Submission fee is $50. There is a discounted submission fee of $40 for films with Washington State connections. All submissions and fees must be received by midnight on July 31, 2020. We are unable to provide fee waivers for this year's Festival.
EFF reserves the right to add, alter or eliminate categories based on the availability of qualified entries, and to screen submitted films no more than twice during the year.
Evaluation Criteria
In evaluating film festival submissions, the EFF will take into account the following:
Does the film . . .
demonstrate a firm competence of technical skill?
demonstrate excellence in artistry and creativity?
present an original or unique idea, even if it is introduced within a familiar context?
EFF will not reject films based on explicit content; however, we will not consider ANY work that is sexually exploitative or pornographic in nature.
Film Festival Submissions
Films submitted to the festival must be available for exhibition on Saturday, October 24, 2020, and, potentially, for one additional screening in the year after that.
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On line screeners are the preferred format for submissions.
Films selected for screening must also be provided in digital format. Detailed specifications will be sent to filmmakers upon acceptance.
Make sure you fully comply with all applicable legal criteria regarding copyrights, including soundtrack licensing, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: CAN I SUBMIT MY FILM AS A "ROUGH CUT"?
A: No.
Q: CAN I ARRANGE A SCREENING FOR YOU OF MY FILM PRINT?
A: No. We only screen electronic submissions
Q: HOW MANY FILMS CAN I SUBMIT?
A: As many as you like. However, each submitted film must have its own screening link, completed Submission Form, Entry Fee and Supplemental Materials. DO NOT send one link for put multiple projects
Q: WHEN WILL YOU NOTIFY ME THAT MY FILM HAS BEEN ACCEPTED.
A: Notification of Acceptance will be made via email on a rolling basis as we screen and select. All notifications will be made by August 15, 2020. We will notify declined films via email, too.
Q: IF MY FILM IS NOT CHOSEN, MAY I SPEAK WITH A JUROR FOR NOTES OR FEEDBACK.
A: No.
Q: CAN I GET A REFUND ON THE APPLICATION FEE?
A: No. The application fee is nonrefundable as this revenue makes it possible to have the Festival. We are a nonprofit; all proceeds go into Festival production and film awards.
For more information, contact efftraffic@gmail.com