Rules & rEGULATIONS
Out on Film (OOF) is now accepting film entries for our 2024 Festival. We are seeking films catered to the interest of, and inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community. We wish to showcase the trials and triumphs of life using the moving image. This is mandatory for consideration. This is a necessary step towards inclusion for many who have not had their stories told and is an integral part of our mission to expand who and what is seen by our patrons and Atlanta’s. Works in progress are not allowed.
Online submissions should include the fully completed submission form, entry fee, JPEG publicity photo(s), a two-sentence synopsis, downloadable trailer URL, if possible, URL link to preview the film (Vimeo preferred) and password to access the film (if protected). The URL link and password for selected films must be available until August 29, 2024. Film’s submissions must have been completed in 2023 or later. Films in languages other than English must have English subtitles.
More than one entry can be submitted; however, each entry must be accompanied by separate online submission forms. Submissions containing multiple films will be disqualified from consideration. Shipment of exhibition asset(s) to the festival must be paid by the applicant.
If shipping preview screeners, please note that Out on Film will not be able to return the materials provided. Completion of the entry form certifies that you are the rightful owner of the submitted work and own all rights and releases necessary for public screening(s).
Rules & Terms
By submitting your work to Out on Film, you grant a non-exclusive license to use an excerpt of your submission of up to two minutes in length for promotional purposes only.
Out on Film request Georgia premiere status for any and all official selections. Out on Film has the exclusive right to determine how, when, and the duration that submitted and selected films are screened for the festival (in-person, virtually, or both) as well as to determine appropriate geo-blocking measures for films that screen virtually. Films that we screen virtually need to be available for a minimum of one week throughout the U.S and may be subject to special encore opportunities during the month of October.
Our relationships with filmmakers are very valuable to us and we always strive to have as many filmmakers present as we can at our event. For those filmmakers we are able to invite to our festival, we offer airfare, lodging and transportation. For filmmakers who come on their own, we make every attempt to assist with housing and lodging.
IMPORTANT NOTE: IF SELECTED, WE WILL HAVE VERY IMPORTANT TIME-SENSITIVE CORRESPONDENCE SO BE SURE TO WHITELIST COMMUNICATIONS FROM TRAFFIC@OUTONFILM.ORG. BE SURE TO INCLUDE A PHONE NUMBER WE CAN REACH YOU AT IN YOUR SUBMISSION.
Awards & prizes
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We offer Audience Awards for Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary, Best Drama Short, and Best International Film
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We offer Jury Awards for Best Feature, Best Documentary, Best International Film, Best Performance, Best Director, Best First Film, Best Ensemble and Best Drama Short.
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We are an Oscar® qualifying film festival. Short films that win the festival’s Best Drama Short award will now be eligible to enter the Academy’s Live Action Short film competition for the concurrent season, provided their films otherwise comply with the Academy rules.
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We are offering two Screenplay Competitions - a Short Film Screenplay Competition and a Feature Film Screenplay Competition. Winners in the Short Film category receive $250 and the Feature Film category receive $500. Winners may receive a staged reading at the 2024 Out On Film festival.
Fee Waivers
Out On Film grants a very limited amount of fee waivers every season. If you'd like to request a fee waiver because of special circumstances, please fill out the form below by May 31st.
Please note : Only waiver requests submitted through this form will be considered.
Fee waivers are limited and not guaranteed. Please give us until June 21 to provide an update on your request for a waiver.