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Submission Rules & Guidelines
 

Before submitting, please review the following guidelines to ensure your film is eligible.
 

Eligibility 

  • You must be 18 or older to submit.
    (Want to allow younger filmmakers later? We can add parental consent fields when ready.)

  • Open to creators from any country.

  • Films must be original work submitted by the rights holder.

Film Requirements 

  • Length: Up to 3 minutes

  • Format: MP4 or MOV (1080p minimum)

  • Language: English or with English subtitles

  • AI Usage: At least one AI tool must be used in production (examples include Sora, Runway, Veo, Pika, etc.)

  • Hybrid films (AI + live-action) are welcome.

Content Restrictions

The following types of content will not be accepted:

  • Graphic violence or gore

  • Pornography or explicit sexual content

  • Hate speech, racist, or discriminatory material

  • Defamation, copyright violations, or false authorship claims

Important Dates

Submissions Open: November 5, 2025

Early Bird Deadline: November 20, 2025

Final Submission Deadline: January 21, 2026

Notifications Sent: January 28, 2026

Online Premiere: February 7, 2026

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Disqualification Criteria

Films may be disqualified if they:

  • Violate content rules

  • Are submitted without rights or permissions

  • Exceed the length limit without prior approval

  • Contain plagiarism or unauthorized likenesses

Entry Conditions & Usage Rights 

By submitting, you agree:

  • You hold all necessary rights to the submitted materials

  • By submitting your film, you grant VZN Film Fest a non-exclusive license to stream your film as part of the official online festival premiere, and to feature your film or excerpts from it across our website, social media channels, and promotional materials.

  • You retain full ownership of your film. We do not claim copyright or restrict you from sharing or submitting it elsewhere.

  • We may use clips or stills for festival promotion (always with credit)

How to Submit

Submit your film using the form on our Submissions Page.
You may enter more than one film, provided each entry follows the rules.

Privacy Notice

  • Your email and contact details will only be used for communication regarding VZN Film Fest.

  • We will not share your data with third parties.

❓ FAQs

Can I submit more than one film?
Yes.

Do submissions have to be 100% AI-made?
No — hybrid films are welcome.

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