Program Selection

All entries are viewed and chosen by a Selection Committee appointed by the Chief Programmer. Final selections are at the sole discretion of an external jury panel consisting of industry professionals and experts.

NOTIFICATION:

Nominees will be notified of the decisions of the Selection Committee via email to the FilmFreeway contact. Due to time constraints, the Selection Committee will not be able to respond individually to filmmakers if your film is not accepted. The Programming Committee and Selection Committees review all film submissions. Decisions made by the programming team are final. The date(s), time(s) and location(s) of exhibitions of the films shall be at the discretion of the Festival. No film, once programmed, can be withdrawn. Each official selection will be required to provide a press kit and materials upon acceptance.

CATEGORIES:
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Short Director
Best Feature Film Director
Best Short Screenplay (up to 45 pages)
Best Feature Screenplay (45+ pages)
Best Animation
Best Experimental Film
Best Music Video
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Student Film
Best LGBTQ+ Film
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Action, Sci-Fi or Fantasy
Best Thriller
Best Horror
Best Director Debut
Best Documentary Director
Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Original Score
Best Sound Design
Best Original Soundtrack
Best Poster