YOUTH FILM SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submission Guidelines and How to Enter

  1. Recording Requirements: All submissions must be recorded using a phone.
  2. Content Rating: Must be Rated G (family-friendly content only).
  3. Originality: Submissions must be your own work.
  4. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
  5. Notifications: If your film is selected, you’ll be notified via email. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to showcase your talent!
  6. Submission Deadline: Upload your videos via the festival website by February  10, 2025.
  7. Accepted entries will be uploaded to the festival’s Instagram page on February 16, 2025
  8. The video with the most likes and shares by February 10, 2025, will advance to the next round.
  9. Video Length: 1-3 minutes.
  10. Age 14-18
  11. International Submission Welcome
  12. Accepted Genres:
    Social Awareness
    Animation
    Thriller/Drama
    Documentary

For any inquiries or assistance, please contact:

📧 Email: ava@blackriverfilmfilmfestival.com

CURATORS & ORGANIZERS

Dr Ava Eagle Brown
Organizer
Wentworth Kelly
Curator
Soessia Nixon Kelly
Curator