Please read the following submission
requirements carefully before you
complete the online entry form.


2010 Submission Requirements:

  • Films must have been completed after Jan. 1, 2008
    All non-English films must have English sub-titles.
    Previewing films must be submitted on DVD (Region 0 or 1).
  • We will only consider works with a maximum running time of 30 minutes or less. There is no minimum running time.
  • Works-in-progress will be considered, provided they will be completed prior to the Festival.
  • Preview DVD should be labeled with the title, running-time and contact email and phone number.
  • Please do NOT send stills or press kits. If your film is selected we will ask you to email us a still image.
  • Exhibition Format MUST be in Beta cam SP, Digi Beta, DV Cam or Mini DV. All in NTSC format version.
  • You will be notified and the screening Beta SP requested by or before October 15, 2010
  • We accept films shot on 35mm, 16mm, 8mm, HD or Video.
  • All films selected for the Festival grant MsFF the rights to use DVD and press materials from the film for promotional purposes.
  • MsFF is permitted to retain DVD copies of each film selected as part of our festival library and for media educational use.
  • All films selected for the Festival grant MsFF the rights to upload a clip/trailer online for promotional purposes.
  • Though not a requirement, we prefer that films NOT have previously screened in a public theatrical setting in Dade or Broward County FL prior to their screening at MsFF.
  • Our selection committee will factor in previous screenings in the Dade or Broward area when determining a film's potential invitation.
  • Films must not be in current distribution through public media of any sort, including broadcast television, internet streaming, at the time of the Festival exhibition dates (November 2010).
  • You may submit more than one film, but each one must be on a separate DVD and must be accompanied by its own completed submission form and entry fee.
  • If you would like to make sure that we received your submission, please enclose a self-address, stamped postcard which we will send back to you as your confirmation.
  • The Festival will not confirm receipt of film by telephone.


Checks or money orders made payable to:
Miami short Film Festival

  • Foreign entries paying with checks or money orders should be drawn in U.S. dollars. Only through a U.S. affiliated bank.
  • Write title of film on check or money order
  • You have the option of paying with credit card online after you fill out and submit entry form.
  • All fees are non-refundable
  • Entries will not be viewed without entry fee payment


Selection:

  • Film selection for the Festival will be made by the Festival Committee.
  • The entrant will be responsible for ALL SHIPPING FEES.
  • All filmmakers will be notified via email of acceptance.
  • The MsFF cannot be held liable for print/tapes which may be lost or damaged.


Awards:

  • Winners considered for Academy Award nominations The following awards will be presented:
    o Best of Fest
    o Best Foreign Film
    o Best Animation
    o Best Experimental
    o Best Documentary
    o Best Narrative
    o Best Environmental
    o Best Local


Return of Exhibition Format:

  • If you would like your exhibition tape returned, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
  • For out of the USA include an international stamps for the valued of shipment.


Send Materials To:
Miami short Film Festival
2501 Brickell av St# 608
Miami,Florida.33129