Submissions for FILMS and SCREENPLAYS are as follows:
Films and screenplays should be submitted via Film Freeway. See the link to our Film Freeway page on the home page: SUBMIT YOUR WORK.
All screenplays should be submitted in PDF format only. All films should be submitted with an online Vimeo link.
All submission fees are non-refundable. Review submission information closely before submitting. There are five categories for submissions: Narrative Short Films, Student Short Films, Short Documentaries, Feature Films and Feature Screenplays
Awards
Winners in all categories will receive the Laurel Wreath award, cash and other prizes. Selected winners will receive an introduction to a Hollywood producer/talent manager.
Select finalists in each category will receive one VIP Patron Pass each for the film festival, and name and work promoted on the BIFF informational platforms. (Awards are subject to change.)
Feature Film Laurel Wreath winner: Cash award, and other prizes TBD
Runner-up: Prizes
Short Film Laurel Wreath winner: Cash award, and other prizes TBD
Runner-up: Prizes
Feature Screenplay Laurel Wreath winner: Cash award, and other prizes TBD
Runner-up: Prizes
Permissions & Indemnity (applies to all competitions):
Screenplays must be the original work of the writer/applicant(s). If the story is based upon another person’s life, or upon a book, or other underlying work, writer/applicant(s) must secure any necessary rights to make such adaptations. However, it is not necessary to submit the adaptation or rights agreements to the Block Island Film Festival. Neither the film festival, nor its jurists, investigates or attests to the authenticity of an applicant’s statement of authorship or rights secured. By entering the competition, you are acknowledging that you have secured all necessary rights.
By submitting the material, the writer/applicant hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the Block Island Film Festival, its employees, directors, representatives, and affiliates from any liability, claims, and damages in connection with the submission of material and from any fees and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorney’s fees that any of them may incur in connection therewith.