Submission Information
UPLIFTING HUMANITY THROUGH CINEMA
We believe that a story driven by an individual, authentic voice can awaken new ideas that have the power to delight and entertain, push creative boundaries, spark new levels of empathy and understanding, and even lead to social change. We support independent storytellers and advance the impact of their work in society.
Submit films that
- are culturally diverse and unifying in nature;
- uplift humanity and elevate human consciousness;
Submission Rules
We accept and showcase submissions for fiction and nonfiction feature films and short films, and the written word.
All entries will be judged on the filmmaker's content, creativity, imagery, story, and skill.
Films produced in 2023 and 2024 may be submitted.
Works-in-progress will not be accepted.
Online screeners and Blu-Rays are welcome for submission and consideration by the Selection Committee.
Every entry must include an Electronic Press Kit and Downloadable Trailer and Trailer Link.
All accepted submissions MUST provide an MPEG4 film file.
Written Word Submission Rules:
We accept written word submissions for features, shorts, short shorts, scenes, poetry, and prose. All genres are welcome.
One copy of an original feature film screenplay uploaded as a PDF file will be accepted. (Do NOT include more than 1 version). We do not accept hardcopy scripts.
The screenplay should be in standard industry format (12 point Courier).
Under no circumstances will substitutions of either corrected pages or new drafts of an entry screenplay be allowed under the original submission.
Corrected or edited screenplays must be resubmitted as a NEW entry and will require a separate submission fee.
Submissions must be the original work of the entrant(s) and may not be based, in whole or in part, on any other fiction or nonfiction material, published or unpublished, produced or un-produced.
Rights
The World Culture Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize footage, and promotional materials supplied by the submitting agent from any film submitted and accepted film, video, or project for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes.
The World Culture Film Festival may use footage from their projects to promote the Festival, their film, or the Event via print, web, and broadcast television.
The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.
The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless the World Culture Film Festival, its vendors, sponsors, and supporters from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.
We do not ship awards.
Each filmmaker whose work has been selected will receive two free festival badges upon arrival at the Festival. These passes are non-transferable and will give the filmmaker free access to all screenings and panels.
