Film submissions must not have any distribution deals, be available online, or be available for purchase from acceptance into the festival and 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 Friends of Oshkosh Film Festival 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.
If selected, all filmmakers must consent to allow films to be screened live, as well as via a live stream, during their screening time at the festival.
No refunds are to be given on entry fees.