Rules & rEGULATIONS

Out On Film is now accepting entries for the 2025 Festival. We seek films that resonate with and are inclusive of the LGBTQIA+ community, showcasing life’s diverse experiences through the moving image. Submissions should include a completed submission form, entry fee, JPEG publicity photos, a two-sentence synopsis, downloadable trailer URL (if available), and a Vimeo link with a password to preview the film. Preview links and passwords for selected films must remain active until August 29, 2025. Films must have been completed in 2024 or later and must include English subtitles if not in English.

Multiple entries are allowed, each with its own submission form. However, entries containing multiple films will be disqualified. Applicants are responsible for the shipment of exhibition assets to the festival.

By submitting, you certify ownership and rights for public screenings. Out On Film is granted a non-exclusive license to use an excerpt of up to two minutes for promotional purposes only.

Out On Film requests Georgia premiere status for official selections. We reserve the right to determine screening format (in-person, virtual, or both) and apply geo-blocking measures for virtual screenings. Films screened virtually must be available for at least one week throughout the U.S. and may be subject to encore screenings in October.

We value relationships with filmmakers and strive to facilitate their presence. For those invited, we offer airfare, lodging, and transportation. For those attending independently, we do our best to assist with housing.