Only one title per entry.
All submissions must be a Speculative fiction film, which includes Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Fan Films.
All films must be completed upon submission. No works in progress please.
Films not in English MUST be subtitled or dubbed in English.
Short Films are 30 minutes or under in duration.
Entries will be assessed, and successful submissions will be programmed for screening and entered into the festival competition.
Speculative Film fest does not pay screening fees under any circumstance. By submitting your film, you are agreeing to screen your film without a screening fee or any other compensation if selected. By submitting, you are giving us permission to exhibit your film at the festival, and other screenings (like press previews, promotional events, etc).
By submitting, you represent and warrant that you have full legal right and authority to submit the film for consideration by Speculative Film Fest, and that all necessary permissions, consents, licensing and approvals have been obtained with respect thereto.
By submitting, you agree to hold Speculative Film fest and its sponsors harmless in any and all matters pertaining to the consents, licenses, and approvals of heretofore film/video/screenplay project.
By Submitting, you understand that your submission is in no way a guarantee of acceptance into the film festival. No one from Speculative Film Fest or its sponsors has guaranteed you admission into the festival.
Should your film be accepted to the film festival, you grant Speculative Film Fest the right to use any footage from the preview screener, and all submitted publicity photos and any other materials pertaining to this entry for Speculative Film Fest's promotional non-commercial purposes, without limitations. Press kits are not required, but are useful, so please feel free to send these with your submissions.
Should your film be accepted to the film festival, you're giving Speculative Film Fest permission to exhibit your film at the festival, and other screenings (like press previews, promotional events, etc.).
Screening schedule will be announced after the official selection deadline.
Depending on number of entries, the selected films may be screened more than once during the festival.
Speculative Film Fest reserves the right to screen your film at a date and time of their choosing.
There are no refunds on submission fees.
For the selection process acceptable formats include:
• FilmFreeway screener link (preferred)
• Online Screener (password protected Vimeo/YouTube)
• Downloadable .MP4 or .MOV media files (via Dropbox, Vimeo, or similar).
Successful submissions that are granted a screening must submit one of the following:
• Downloadable .MP4 or .MOV media files (via Dropbox, Vimeo, or similar)
• .MP4 or .MOV media file mailed to our address on Data DVD or USB thumb drive
• Playable, region-free DVD or Blu Ray
If you would prefer to send a screener on physical format (submission should still be made through FilmFreeway) please submit to the address below.
Speculative Film Fest does not return physical submissions.
If you are not sure about something, please email us before you submit. We'll answer your queries as quickly as possible.