1. General Rules

• No Dialogue or Text: Films must not have any dialogue, narration, or text in any form or language (including title cards or on-screen text).
• Run Time: Maximum length must be 15 minutes or less (including credits).
• Production Date: Films must have been produced after January 2025.
• Genres: All genres are acceptable (narrative, experimental, animation, etc.).

2. Eligibility & Rights

• Originality: Entries must be original works of the submitter.
• Copyright & Clearances: Entrants must hold all necessary rights, licenses, and clearances for music, imagery, and content used. The festival is not responsible for copyright violations.
• Premieres: No Premiere required

3. Submission Guidelines

• Platform: Submissions are accepted via festival’s direct entry portal. https://cinewest.org/submissions
• Format: Digital video files in high-resolution (1080p or 4K preferred) in standard .mp4 or .mov formats.
• Fees: No Entry Fee Required
• Submission Deadline: January 25, 2027

4. Selection and Screening

By submitting, the filmmaker grants Cinewest Multimedia permission to screen the film during the festival event and use promotional excerpts (up to 30 seconds) in media and marketing.

Selected filmmakers will be notified via email or the submission platform.