This page is often updated and applies to all film submissions across all of our events.
General Rules
2 to 15 minute runtime
Minimum 1080p resolution
24/25/30 frames per second1
Non-English films must include subtitles
Must include required crew information, director’s statement, etc…
Appropriate accreditation is required for all rolls and third-party material used
Must be prepared to send film in DCP format if accepted into the festival
In order to be eligible for an award, the nominee cannot be an industry professional
If you are from a country in economic crisis and struggle to send money/are restricted because of this – please contact us expressing that you require a fee waiver code
A.I. Rules
Here at Electric Film we celebrate true human creativity and artistry. We have a strict no generative A.I. policy for any submissions. We do however allow the use of A.I. as a tool to assist in areas that are appropriate.
A.I. CAN be used for the following:
- Visual Effects workflows (e.g. masking, object removal etc…)
- Referencing gen A.I. in appropriate context
A.I. CANNOT be used for the following:
- Generated/modified music
- Generated/modified scenery
- Generated/modified people/characters
- Generated/modified screenplays
- Generated special effects