Nature Without Borders International Film Festival

A screenplay that must be related to living creatures (animals,insects, arachnids, etc.) and their habitats, as well as the ecosystems of the earth and the oceans and the related flora and fauna within them.

An animation, documentary that covers a mixed variety of wildlife, ecosystems and oceans and does not fit into any of the other individual categories. Any length, no date restrictions. Must be related to living creatures (animals,insects, arachnids, etc.) and their habitats, as well as the ecosystems of the earth and the oceans and the related flora and fauna within them. No length restriction

A documentary that covers a mixed variety of wildlife, ecosystems and oceans and does not fit into any of the other individual categories. Any length, no date restrictions. Must be related to living creatures (animals,insects, arachnids, etc.) and their habitats, as well as the ecosystems of the earth and the oceans and the related flora and fauna within them.

Any documentary, any length, related to the earth, nature, plant life, etc. No date restrictions

Documentaries strictly about flora. Any length, no date restrictions.

Documentaries strictly about insects. Any length. No date restrictions.

Documentaries strictly about ocean life. Any length. No date restrictions

Documentaries strictly about the dynamics and physical history of the earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the physical, chemical, and biological changes that the earth has undergone or is undergoing. Any length. No date restrictions

Documentaries strictly about the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere. Any length. No date restrictions

Documentaries strictly about reptiles and amphibians. Any length. No date restrictions

Documentaries strictly about birds. Any length. No date restrictions

Must send valid proof of age (Must be 17 or under) A documentary that covers a mixed variety of wildlife, ecosystems and oceans and does not fit into any of the other individual categories. Any length, no date restrictions. Must be related to living creatures (animals,insects, arachnids, etc.) and their habitats, as well as the ecosystems of the earth and the oceans and the related flora and fauna within them.

Documentaries strictly about the physical and biological properties and phenomena of the sea. Any length. No date restrictions

A feature film, any genre, 60-130 minutes. No date restrictions. Must have an animal, nature or the environment as a center topic of the story

A short film, any genre, 3 to 59 minutes. No date restrictions. Must have an animal, nature or the environment as a center topic of the story

This is a special sub-category at a discounted rate, in which a specific, creative aspect of a film is considered. You, as a filmmaker, know your film better than anyone else, and you would therefore have knowledge of these particular aspects of your film that shine above the rest. By entering these reduced-rate sub-categories, you can point that out. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning "Best of Festival" ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.

This is a special sub-category at a discounted rate, in which a specific, creative aspect of a film is considered. You, as a filmmaker, know your film better than anyone else, and you would therefore have knowledge of these particular aspects of your film that shine above the rest. By entering these reduced-rate sub-categories, you can point that out. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning "Best of Festival" ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.

This is a special sub-category at a discounted rate, in which a specific, creative aspect of a film is considered. You, as a filmmaker, know your film better than anyone else, and you would therefore have knowledge of these particular aspects of your film that shine above the rest. By entering these reduced-rate sub-categories, you can point that out. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning "Best of Festival" ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.

This is a special sub-category at a discounted rate, in which a specific, creative aspect of a film is considered. You, as a filmmaker, know your film better than anyone else, and you would therefore have knowledge of these particular aspects of your film that shine above the rest. By entering these reduced-rate sub-categories, you can point that out. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning "Best of Festival" ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.

This is a special sub-category at a discounted rate, in which a specific, creative aspect of a film is considered. You, as a filmmaker, know your film better than anyone else, and you would therefore have knowledge of these particular aspects of your film that shine above the rest. By entering these reduced-rate sub-categories, you can point that out. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning "Best of Festival" ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.

This is a special sub-category at a discounted rate, in which a specific, creative aspect of a film is considered. You, as a filmmaker, know your film better than anyone else, and you would therefore have knowledge of these particular aspects of your film that shine above the rest. By entering these reduced-rate sub-categories, you can point that out. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning "Best of Festival" ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.

This is a special sub-category at a discounted rate, in which a specific, creative aspect of a film is considered. You, as a filmmaker, know your film better than anyone else, and you would therefore have knowledge of these particular aspects of your film that shine above the rest. By entering these reduced-rate sub-categories, you can point that out. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning "Best of Festival" ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.

This is a special sub-category at a discounted rate, in which a specific, creative aspect of a film is considered. You, as a filmmaker, know your film better than anyone else, and you would therefore have knowledge of these particular aspects of your film that shine above the rest. By entering these reduced-rate sub-categories, you can point that out. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning "Best of Festival" ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.

This is a special sub-category at a discounted rate, in which a specific, creative aspect of a film is considered. You, as a filmmaker, know your film better than anyone else, and you would therefore have knowledge of these particular aspects of your film that shine above the rest. By entering these reduced-rate sub-categories, you can point that out. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning "Best of Festival" ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.

This is a special sub-category at a discounted rate, in which a specific, creative aspect of a film is considered. You, as a filmmaker, know your film better than anyone else, and you would therefore have knowledge of these particular aspects of your film that shine above the rest. By entering these reduced-rate sub-categories, you can point that out. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning "Best of Festival" ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.

Please provide the Supporting Actor name and character name in the NWBIFF "Custom Form" tab in order to prevent delay in processing your submission. Feel free to provide a time stamp for that character's appearance in the film to assist the judges panel if you wish. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning Best of Festival” ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and, give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.

Please provide the Supporting Actress name and character name in the NWBIFF "Custom Form" tab in order to prevent delay in processing your submission. Feel free to provide a time stamp for that character's appearance in the film to assist the judges panel if you wish. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning Best of Festival” ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and, give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.

Please provide the Lead Actor's name and character name in the NWBIFF "Custom Form" tab in order to prevent delay in processing your submission. Feel free to provide a time stamp for that character's appearance in the film to assist the judges panel if you wish. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning Best of Festival” ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and, give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.

Please provide the Lead Actress name and character name in the NWBIFF "Custom Form" tab in order to prevent delay in processing your submission. Feel free to provide a time stamp for that character's appearance in the film to assist the judges panel if you wish. Please do not feel obligated to enter sub-categories, as it will NOT affect your chances of winning Best of Festival” ‘Best of Show,’ ‘Award of Excellence,’ or ‘Award Of Merit’ for the FILM ITSELF in the major categories. Submitting to this sub-category - just as submitting to major categories - does not guarantee an award. We just want you to be able to take full advantage of all aspects of our competition and, give special attention to any sub-category/production value that you feel deserves it.