Anybody can submit!
Submissions are via film freeway.
Entry is free and all films will be reviewed and either selected to screen, or get written feedback. If you're picked we'll pair you with other films to create an evenings programme. Tickets for out programs are available to by via eventbrite.
You only need to enter each film once, as if it's selected we will add it to our programme and keep playing it.
Entry is free and all films will be reviewed and either selected to screen, or get written feedback. If you're picked we'll pair you with other films to create an evenings programme. Tickets for out programs are available to by via eventbrite.
You only need to enter each film once, as if it's selected we will add it to our programme and keep playing it.
Terms and Conditions of entry;
Deadlines:
There are no deadlines for this. You can apply whenever, we are always collecting films int our catalogue, and sharing as many as possible. FilmFreeway requires us to put submission deadlines, notification dates and event dates but this doesn't quite apply with us. Send in whenever and at any point we may notify you for an upcoming event, they happen regularly! You may not fit in with the themes of some events, but theres always a night we might pick you for.
Submissions of:
Feature Narrative, Short Narrative, Feature Documentary, Short Documentary, Animation.
Prior Screenings:
We don't mind if you have screened at festivals or events before now, we encourage you do so! But if you are screening with us that might affect you for festival entry, depending on the specific festivals terms. Be sure you check with them, and enter all the festivals you may want before taking part.
Independent Production:
Films produced, financed, or initiated by a major motion picture studio are not eligible for the competition. We also encourage films of a low - no budget range. Up to about £10,000 for shorts. With features we recommend you contact us before applying.
Q&A:
We would love all filmmakers to be involved in Q and As on our screening nights.
Language:
All films must be in English or with English subtitles.
Submission Fee;
We charge a small submission fee as a processing cost. We review every entry and aim to give everyone some form of written feedback and/or include you in our network and mailing list for upcoming events, talks, courses and information evenings! We want to build a community and network of filmmakers that can learn and grow together. We are more than just submitting your film!
Publicity;
By entering your film you are granting permission for LoNo Cinema to use small clips, or stills from your film to advertise short film, and to promote good independent productions. We may do this even if we don't play your film as part of our programme. This is not just for self advertising, we are trying to encourage a wider audience to engage with short films, and want to represent the wealth of high quality work out there.
Rights:
You must agree the film being submitted does not break any laws, and that all necessary licenses, royalties, release forms have been obtained, and that you own full rights to the film. You are granting the cinema the right to screen any submitted films upon approval of screening date. You are also granting the cinema permission to use footage, stills and/or titles, and information from or relating to the Film for promotional purposes.
Rules:
By submitting you are agreeing that your film has not during its production or in its content actually threatened or bodily harmed any person or animal, and does not demonstrate hate nor mock any individual or group of people in a derogatory manor. The film and its production must have complied with all laws, and not be subject to any criminal or unlawful activity.
Deadlines:
There are no deadlines for this. You can apply whenever, we are always collecting films int our catalogue, and sharing as many as possible. FilmFreeway requires us to put submission deadlines, notification dates and event dates but this doesn't quite apply with us. Send in whenever and at any point we may notify you for an upcoming event, they happen regularly! You may not fit in with the themes of some events, but theres always a night we might pick you for.
Submissions of:
Feature Narrative, Short Narrative, Feature Documentary, Short Documentary, Animation.
Prior Screenings:
We don't mind if you have screened at festivals or events before now, we encourage you do so! But if you are screening with us that might affect you for festival entry, depending on the specific festivals terms. Be sure you check with them, and enter all the festivals you may want before taking part.
Independent Production:
Films produced, financed, or initiated by a major motion picture studio are not eligible for the competition. We also encourage films of a low - no budget range. Up to about £10,000 for shorts. With features we recommend you contact us before applying.
Q&A:
We would love all filmmakers to be involved in Q and As on our screening nights.
Language:
All films must be in English or with English subtitles.
Submission Fee;
We charge a small submission fee as a processing cost. We review every entry and aim to give everyone some form of written feedback and/or include you in our network and mailing list for upcoming events, talks, courses and information evenings! We want to build a community and network of filmmakers that can learn and grow together. We are more than just submitting your film!
Publicity;
By entering your film you are granting permission for LoNo Cinema to use small clips, or stills from your film to advertise short film, and to promote good independent productions. We may do this even if we don't play your film as part of our programme. This is not just for self advertising, we are trying to encourage a wider audience to engage with short films, and want to represent the wealth of high quality work out there.
Rights:
You must agree the film being submitted does not break any laws, and that all necessary licenses, royalties, release forms have been obtained, and that you own full rights to the film. You are granting the cinema the right to screen any submitted films upon approval of screening date. You are also granting the cinema permission to use footage, stills and/or titles, and information from or relating to the Film for promotional purposes.
Rules:
By submitting you are agreeing that your film has not during its production or in its content actually threatened or bodily harmed any person or animal, and does not demonstrate hate nor mock any individual or group of people in a derogatory manor. The film and its production must have complied with all laws, and not be subject to any criminal or unlawful activity.