A) Eligibility Requirements
1. We accept films of all genres.
2. Films completed on or after Jan 1, 2023 are eligible for consideration
3. Short feature films that are available for public online viewing are eligible
6. Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted. A separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.
7. All entries must be either in English or subtitled in English. Dialogue lists are not accepted.
8. Entrant confirms and warrants required legal authority to submit the entry to the Festival and to use all music, images, and content in the entry.

B) Judging & Selection
Films are selected for Annual Event by HIGA Festival programming committee. If a film is selected, the Festival office will contact the entrant by phone or email. The Festival does not provide feedback or screening notes to entries that are not selected.

C) Entry Fees
Each entry must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee. Entry fees are not refundable.