Rules and Terms
Submission Deadlines
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Applications open April 1st. The earlybird deadline is June 1st, regular is August 1st, and late is October 1st. You will be notified in the first week of October. For more information, please check FilmFreeway.
Submission Guidelines
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All films must be presented in English or have English subtitles.
Films can be up to 30 minutes, but we encourage them to be under 20; and under 10 for student films. Exceptions are possible—reach out via email to make a request.
Submitted films must have been finished after January 2021.
Open to all filmmakers living (or going to school) within 350 miles of Peoria, Illinois. If you’re close or unsure, feel free to reach out to us.
Filmmakers who have been nominated must have a representative attending the festival in order to guarantee their film will play.
The festival does not hold responsibility for any musical or visual components shown in their film.
By submitting to the film, you agree to allow us to publicly publish your film name, poster, crew names, stills, short clips (up to 10 seconds), and location (since we want to emphasize celebrating regional filmmakers). If you have any concerns, please let us know in the submission form or reach out via email.
What makes you different?
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
How can I contact you?
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.