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Form Festival Submission Form

Take film submissions for your festival, capturing the title, synopsis, runtime, screener link and country so programmers can review every entry.

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Description

Every festival lineup begins with an open, well-run submission process. This film festival submission form collects entries from filmmakers in one consistent format, so your programmers can review each film with all the details and a screener in the same place.

It captures the film title, director, completion date and category, a synopsis and runtime, a screener link and country of origin, and any promotional materials. The filmmaker’s contact email, a confirmation and their signature complete an entry that’s ready to review.

Share the link on your submissions page or festival listings so filmmakers can enter directly. A tidy, complete entry list makes programming far easier. Customize the categories, add your branding, and embed it on your site or share a link in minutes.

Form fields

Everything the Form Festival Submission Form above collects — 12 fields, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

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Film Title
Short Answer
Director's Name
Name
Completion Date
Date
Category
Short Answer
Synopsis of the film
Long Answer
Runtime (minutes)
Short Answer
Link to screener
Short Answer
Country of origin
Short Answer
Upload promotional materials
Short Answer
Contact email
Email
Confirmation
Multi-Select
Submitter's Signature
Short Answer

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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Form Festival Submission Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is a film festival submission form?

A film festival submission form collects entries from filmmakers hoping to screen at a festival, capturing the title, synopsis, runtime, category and a screener link. It gives programmers one consistent record per film, so every entry can be reviewed fairly with all the details in one place.

What should a film festival submission form include?

This form captures the film title, director’s name, completion date and category, a synopsis and runtime, a screener link and country of origin, and promotional materials. It also takes the filmmaker’s contact email, a confirmation of the rules, and their signature.

When should filmmakers submit to a festival?

Before your submission deadline, once the film is finished and has a working screener. Submitting early gives programmers more time to watch and consider the film, and lets filmmakers avoid the deadline rush that can mean a broken link or a missing detail costing them a slot.

Who fills out a film festival submission form?

Directors, producers and filmmakers entering their work for selection. The form captures the film’s category, runtime and a screener link, so programmers can watch the film and judge whether it fits the festival’s strands and sits well alongside the rest of the lineup.

Why ask for a synopsis and category?

Because they help programmers place your film. A clear synopsis tells them what the film is and who it’s for, and the category signals which strand or competition it belongs in, so your work is reviewed in the right context rather than lost among unrelated entries.

Is this festival submission template free to use?

Yes, completely free. Add or remove fields, adjust the categories and rules to fit your festival, and restyle it to your brand, then embed it on your site or share a link — no coding needed. A free Fun Forms account lets you collect submissions.

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