Submission Guidelines for ReelWorld

Thank you for your interest in ReelWorld Film Festival! 

ReelWorld Film Festival (RWFF) promotes, encourages and showcases the work of Canada's racially and culturally diverse film and video makers to Canadian and International audiences as well as create an awareness of and appreciation for diverse stories.

RWFF accepts Canadian and International submissions that reflect culturally and racially diverse content:


Featuring racially diverse people in prominent roles in film/video content

Featuring racially diverse people in film/video creation

The Festival facilitates a forum where Canadian filmmakers, video makers and other industry artists can market skills and pitch ideas to producers and investors who seek fresh product or innovative concepts.

ReelWorld Film Festival is a festival that offers a competition category.


For more information about ReelWorld awards, click here.

The Festival will consider productions in the following categories:

  • Feature Narratives
  • Short Narratives
  • Animations
  • Feature Documentaries
  • Short Documentaries
  • Children's Programming
  • Music Videos
  • Experimental Films
  • Student Films

**NOTE**

  • News reports, extended reportage, magazine formats, information programming or segments, made-for-television programming, excluding movies of the week, are not eligible.
  • For purposes of selection, shorts are 45 minutes or less and features are longer than 45 minutes.
  • Music Videos are considered productions where the visual presentation of a song, poem or audio narrative is the primary purpose.
  • Works-in-progress are accepted. The submitted DVD must be clearly marked "Work in Progress" or "Rough Cut" with an indication of what aspects will change or what is missing, e.g., temp sound, avid output, missing animation, etc., as well as the expected completion date.

  • SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS


    1. Printed Submission Form (instructions to print follow completion of the electronic form)
    2. Three (3) region-free DVDs of the film for the selection and Awards/Jury committees. VHS, BETA / BETAsp, digiBETA and DV tapes will not be accepted as we do not have the playback equipment.

    All of the following MUST be submitted as electronic files on CD-ROM. Please clearly label each file with the naming format example:

    "A Winter Tale_Synopsis.txt"

    Emails will not be accepted.

    *Please label the CD-ROM with the film title, your name, your phone number, and your email address.

    1. Full Film/Video Synopsis (.txt or .rtf format)
    2. A 50-word description of the film or video (.txt or .rtf format)
    3. A 50-word Director(s) biography (.txt or .rtf format)
    4. Director(s) head-shot photograph (300 dpi; .JPEG format; colour and black & white)
    5. Full cast list and a complete and accurate list of credits
    6. Music Cue Sheet (pertaining to Music Videos)
    7. Still photos from the film (300 dpi ; .JPEG or TIFF format; colour and black & white)
    8. Press kit and/or electronic press kit (.txt or .rtf format)


    There is no limit to the number of entries to ReelWorld Film Festival. However, a separate submission form is required for each.


    		For selection purposes, entries will be viewed on all region DVD format only.


    		The submissions will be viewed and selected by the Programming Committee.


    		Applicants will be notified by letter or by electronic mail if selected or not selected.


    		The decision by the Committee is final. Please do not phone or send emails requesting results. The Programming Committee gives preference to films that have not been previously screened in Toronto.



    SHIPPING / PRINT TRAFFIC
    Films selected for the Festival: Unless discussed with ReelWorld, it will be the responsibility of the filmmaker to ship film to and from the festival. After the festival, you will be responsible to arrange the return of your print, DVD will not be returned. This is for selected films, not submissions.


    The Festival will not accept C.O.D. or collect shipments


    		The Festival will not assume responsibility for or accept shipments incurring customs brokerage fees, duties, taxes, terminal charges or any other fees

    		The Festival does not accept international shipments via United Parcel Services (UPS) since this courier does not deliver international duty-free shipments to Toronto; ReelWorld's preferred choice for shipping is FedEx

    		Do not send masters, originals or irreplaceable discs/DVDs

    		DVDs will not be returned.

    		Envelopes must be clearly labeled with the following: Film/video title, production company name, director's name, address and telephone number of primary contact, running time in minutes as well as the following statement: "Goods on loan for Cultural Festival/Event. No commercial value. Non-pornographic."

Film Submissions