Festival Submission

Description

🎬 SMUG LLAMA FILM FESTIVAL 2026

📅 Dates: 4–7 June 2026 (venue TBD)
📍 Location: Venue to be confirmed; all participants will be notified in advance.

Feature Film Competition – Rules

1. Runtime: Must exceed 40 minutes.

2. Completion Date: Eligible films must have been completed within the last 24 months.

3. Genre: Open to narrative and documentary features.

4. Premiere Status: No strict premiere requirement, but priority may be given to films with limited prior festival exposure.

5. Language: Non-English films must include English subtitles.

6. Submission Format: A secure online screener is required; no physical media is accepted.

7. Rights: Submitter must hold all rights and permissions for exhibition.

8. Multiple Entries: Allowed, but each entry requires a separate submission and fee.

9. Rough Cuts: Accepted if clearly labeled, but final cuts must be delivered by the stated deadline.

Short Film Competition – Rules

1. Runtime: Must be 40 minutes or under, including credits.

2. Completion Date: Must be completed within the last 24 months.

3. Genre: All genres and styles welcome.

4. Language: Non-English films must include English subtitles.

5. Submission Format: Online screener only; no downloads or physical media.

6. Rights: Submitter must control all exhibition rights.

7. Multiple Entries: Permitted with separate submissions and fees.

8. Student Films: Eligible but must include proof of student status if submitting through a student category (if offered).

Breakthrough Filmmaker Competition – Rules

1. Eligibility: Open to emerging filmmakers directing their first or second film (feature or short).

2. Verification: Submitter must disclose filmography for eligibility confirmation.

3. Completion Date: Work must be completed within the last 24 months.

4. Language: Non-English films require English subtitles.

5. Submission Format: Online screener required.

6. Rights: Submitter must hold all exhibition rights.

7. Multiple Entries: Allowed, but each film is evaluated separately and requires its own submission fee.

8. Co-Directors: All co-directors must qualify as “breakthrough” to be eligible.

Commercial & Branded Content Competition – Rules

1. Eligible Work: Commercials, branded content, promotional films, and client-driven creative pieces.

2. Runtime: No strict limit, but recommended under 10 minutes for review clarity.

3. Completion Date: Must be produced within the past 24 months.

4. Client Permissions: Submitter must have clearance from the brand/client for festival exhibition.

5. Language: Non-English work must include English subtitles.

6. Submission Format: Online screener required.

7. Rights: Submitter must hold all non-exclusive festival screening rights.

8. Multiple Entries: Allowed with separate submissions and fees.