Thank you for your interest in submitting your film to the 2013 San Diego Film Festival. You may click the “Click to Submit” button below to begin your submission process. Before you begin, please read the Guidelines and FAQ pages thoroughly. Following are deadlines and fees for 2013:
Monday, April 1, 2013 Official Submission Deadline
$55 U.S. and INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILMS and DOCUMENTARIES
$45 U.S. and INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS
Friday, June 7, 2013 Late Submission Deadline
$75 U.S. and INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILMS and DOCUMENTARIES
$55 U.S. and INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS
Friday, June 28, 2013 WAB Extended Deadline
$100 U.S. and INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILMS and DOCUMENTARIES
$65 U.S. and INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS
The above are dates that your film MUST BE POSTMARKED. If your film is not postmarked by the deadline that you have registered for, you will be prompted to make an additional payment to bring your account up to date. Once you have filled out the application, if you are mailing a DVD please write your tracking number on the face of your DVD and on the front of your envelope and mail it to us the address below.
Prior to submitting a film or contacting us with questions, please read the Guidelines and FAQ page. for questions not addressed please email programming@sdff.org.
The San Diego Film Festival prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com, which provides cost-saving, paperless submission. This internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions. Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. There’s no extra cost to you. Submit your film today!
If you prefer not to submit through Withoutabox.com, please fill out the form below and mail, please write your tracking number on the face of your DVD and on the front of your envelope and mail it to us along with your film and payment, to the San Diego Film Festival office at the following address:
Click here to download the printable official 2013 submission form
If you choose to mail submissions send to:
2013 San Diego Film Festival
Programming
2683 Via de la Valle #G210
Del Mar, California 92014
United States
For Programming questions:
programming@sdfilmfest.com
We accept films in the following categories, including U.S., International, and Student Films:
FEATURES from wild road trip comedies to heart-felt dramas the films are comprised of world premieres mixed in with award-winning narratives.
REEL LIFE DOCS a vivid reflection of the world beyond our doors – taking you places you might never see, and introducing you to people you will be glad you got to know.
MUSIC ON SCREEN musically-inspired narrative, documentary and short films to celebrate the symbiotic relationship between two powerful art forms.
GREEN SCREEN – environmental focused films curated to raise environmental awareness and promote social activism
NATIVE AMERICAN VOICES – Native American narrative, documentary and shorts that showcase the stories of indigenous people through film