All Films submitted to the MNFF can be any length, genre and completed anytime. 

 

Submit a separate entry for each film submission.

 

Foreign language do not require English subtitles but it is recommended. White letters with black outlines have maximum readability.

 

Student fees apply to all students in colleges, universities and film schools. Middle and high school students may also apply.

 

Filmmaker should suggest an MPAA rating for their film. Ratings do not disqualify films from consideration. We like to schedule films for appropriate audiences.

 

Submissions must be postmarked by a reasonable amount of time.

 

All music and other copyrighted material used in films must be properly licensed.

 

Only digital submission are accepted.

 

If your film is selected we will ask you to email us a still image and press kits.

 

All films selected for the Festival grant MNFF the rights to use press materials from the film for promotional purposes.Although every possible care will be taken with tapes, films, drives and files while in our possession, we cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage. Do not send original or master prints, tapes, files or drives. Please keep the MNFF notified of any address/phone number changes.

 

Each project entered into competition must pay an entry fee. There is no limit to the number of qualifying entries by any entrant so long as an entry form and fee accompanies each entry.

 

Entrants shall obtain all licenses, royalties, and permits necessary to present their work. Entrant will assume all costs arising from the use of patented, trademarked, franchised, or copyrighted music, materials, devices, processes, or dramatic rights used in production of work.