The Reel Champions Shorts Fest

- Films submitting to Best Genre-related prizes MUST be directed by a female-identifying or non-binary person. - Films submitting to department head prizes MUST have a female-identifying or non-binary person in the allotted role (DP, writer, Editor, Production Designer, Sound Designer). - Directors and department heads are highly encouraged to attend the fest in person to participate in the live Q&A after the screening. If they cannot attend, there will be an option to record a video to be played during the Q&A.

- Films must be between 1 minute and 25 minutes in length (including credits). - There are no restrictions in terms of completion date, premiere status, or online release. - Films submitted to the “Student Film” category must have been completed while attending a graduate or undergraduate program. - The applicant holds the sole responsibility of copyright clearance of any copyrighted material in the film. Films including unauthorized copyrighted material are ineligible. - Films not in English must be subtitled in English unless dialogue is minimal and not necessary for the comprehension of the Film. - Films submitted by mail or email will not be considered. - If the submitted film link does not play, the password does not work, or the film is otherwise not viewable, TRC reserves the right to disqualify the film without refunding the submission fees. It is the responsibility of the person submitting the film to update any changed passwords or links. Providing a backup online preview link (Vimeo, YouTube) of the film on the submission application is preferred but not required. - Submission fees are non-refundable.

Selected films will be required to provide: - DCP file - Director and/or Crew Head headshots - Director and/or Crew Head Bio - Stills - BTS photos (if available) - logline - poster Trailers are encouraged but not required

- Official selections will be notified by email and announced on our website and social media. Our decision is final and no feedback will be provided on non-selected films. - Awards will be announced at the live event and afterwards on social media and our website. Winners will receive prizes and a laurel. - Any film chosen to screen is considered an “Official Selection" and will receive a Laurel from our team. - TRC reserves the right not to award any or all categories.