Eligibility

1. Work Type: accepts the narrative long film, the narrative short film, the documentary, the animation short film and so on each kind of independent movie work to participate in the competition.

2. Completion time: the works should be completed within the time limit specified by the official announcement of the film festival. Typically, long films are made after a certain date, and premieres must be in line with festival requirements.

3. Premiere Requirements: some units require the work to be first shown in public or in a specific region, specific requirements should refer to the official requirements of the film festival.

Registration and submission

1. Registration time: the deadline for early bird registration and regular registration will be set. Participants must complete the registration and submit their works within the specified time.

2. How to submit: all entries must be submitted through an online platform designated by the festival, such as FilmFreeway, etc. 

3. Entry fee: the entry fee varies depending on the type of work and the time of submission. Please refer to the official announcement of the film festival for the specific cost.

Criteria

1. Artistic and innovative: pay attention to the artistic expression of works and innovation, including narrative techniques, visual style, sound design and so on.

2. Content and theme: works with depth, breadth and unique perspectives are encouraged to inspire empathy and reflection.

3. Technology and production: to examine the technical level and production quality of works, including photography, editing, sound effects and other aspects of the degree of professionalism.

Award settings

The San Francisco Independent Film Festival usually sets up several awards to recognize films that excel in various fields. Specific awards include but are not limited to:

Best narrative feature film

Best Documentary Feature Film

Best Short Film (Narrative Short Film and documentary short film)

Best animated short film

New Director award

Audience Choice Awards, etc.

Other rules

1. Copyright and licensing: participants are required to ensure that the copyright of the submitted work is clear and that the festival agrees to display and promote their work through official channels.

2. Refund policy: once you sign up and pay the registration fee, there is usually no refund. Please read carefully and confirm the instructions before you register.

3. Announcement and announcement: the festival will announce the winners through official website, social media and other channels, please keep your attention.

Please note that the above rules are described in general terms and that the specific rules may be adjusted depending on the actual circumstances of each festival. Therefore, it is important to consult the festival's official website or related announcements for the most accurate and comprehensive information before preparing for the competition.