Submit a Film

Film Submissions for 2026 are open!

Online submissions are accepted via FilmFreeway only. See below for deadlines.

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2026 Submission Dates

FIRST DEADLINE: September 30, 2025

SECOND DEADLINE: November 3, 2025

FINAL DEADLINE: December 15, 2025

NOTIFICATION DATE: March 13, 2026

Student Filmmakers: For a discounted student submission fee, please submit through Film Freeway under the student category and provide a valid student ID upon entering.

North Carolina Student Filmmakers: Fees are waived for all North Carolina students with a valid student ID. Please make sure to include ID with submission.