Film Submission
- I want to attend SXSW Film, but I'm also planning to submit a film for festival consideration. Should I register now to get the lowest badge price or should I wait to see if my film is selected?
- What is SXSW Film?
- When is SXSW?
- What's the difference between a "registration" and a "submission"?
- How can I submit my film?
- When may I submit my film for the 2016 festival?
- What are the submission deadlines for the 2016 Film Festival?
- Is there a video I can watch to help navigate the film submission process?
- Can I get a deadline extension?
- What are the submission fees?
- Can I submit my film by DVD or Blu-ray?
- Do you waive submission fees for student filmmakers and/or artists?
- What are SXSWs policies regarding refunds, credentials, and the terms and conditions? PLEASE READ!
- Any advice before I complete my film submission?
- Will I receive a confirmation when you have received my application?
- Can I submit more than one project?
- How do I submit my film?
- Whom should I put down as the Primary Contact?
- When do you need to have my URL link?
- My film's play count on my link seems off? Was it watched by too many people or not at all?
- Should I send stills with my entry?
- My film won't be done in time for your submission deadline. Can I submit a rough cut? What about a trailer/screenplay/press kit/begging letter?
- Do you play works in progress publicly in your official SXSW Film Program?
- I submitted a rough cut and now I want to submit a more polished finished version instead. Can I send a replacement copy?
- FEATURES: What is the SXSW premiere policy for feature films?
- SHORTS: What is the SXSW premiere policy for short films?
- If I’ve submitted to another festival(s), can I still submit to SXSW?
- What is the difference between World, North American, and U.S. Premiere Status?
- I've been invited to another festival, but SXSW is my preferred World (or North American / U.S.) premiere. Can I check in with you?
- I had a cast and crew screening of my film in Austin, but it hasn't played anywhere else in Austin. Does this mean it's ineligible for SXSW?