- Short film entries should be no longer than 15 minutes duration. Comedy Screenplay entries should be no longer than 20 pages.
- All films/scripts must be in English, or have English subtitles burnt in.
- All submissions are screened and evaluated by the SSFF panel. No feedback will be offered after the event. All notes and decisions are final and strictly confidential, for internal use only.
- In the event of a film being withdrawn, SSFF will not be liable to refund the fee.
- By submitting your film/script to SSFF, you are agreeing to your work being included in promotional materials, social media marketing etc, including, but not limited to stills and trailer excerpts. You and any respective copyright holders retain all rights to the materials.
- All films are considered for each award category with the exception of Best Comedy Screenplay, and will be graded against a criteria upon viewing. Your film may receive more than one award category prize. If you are submitting to the screenplay category, you will only be considered for this category, unless you submit a film in the film category also.
- All clearances for any materials included should be obtained by yourself, and SSFF may ask for evidence of this at any time after submission. Failure to obtain clearance for necessary materials, your film may be withdrawn from the festival, and no refund will be issued.
- Films should be uploaded via FilmFreeway, and will not be accepted in any other format or method. Works in Progress are eligible, so long as the final version is received before the final (extended) deadline.
- By submitting your film, it is assumed that you are agreeing to these terms.