Film Submissions FAQ
Below are some frequently asked questions that we receive at Mountainfilm.
Mountainfilm focuses on documentary film, art and ideas in the broad categories of adventure, activism, social justice, environment and culture, including an eclectic mix of films that celebrate indomitable spirit. Just because your film doesn’t include a mountain doesn’t mean it won’t work in our programming.
We’re looking for everything from two-minute shorts to feature-length films.
Films are processed through FilmFreeway and sent to our review team. Each film is viewed by at least two reviewers. If the project is greenlit, it makes its way to the programming team who makes the final call on final selections for the festival program.
We will notify the contact person on the entry form via e-mail by May 1 at the latest regarding the status of your submission.
With few exceptions, Mountainfilm requires that films have not been screened or broadcast in Colorado prior to the festival. However, the festival does take other previous screenings, broadcasts, and online availability into consideration when making its official selections.
Yes. Please submit each film as a unique entry and create a separate application for each.
No, rough cuts will not be considered. Films must at least be in the fine-cut stage with clear notes at the beginning of the film indicating what is missing.
We are unable to consider new cuts of films once they are entered. Please choose the right time to enter based on your progress and do not enter new cuts or make requests for the programming team to consider an updated cut.
Yes, you are welcome to re-submit, but we do not encourage re-submission unless the film has undergone significant changes.
We are seeking films that are making their premiere after May 2024. Under rare circumstances, films made prior may be considered.
Generally, around 120 (approximately 75% shorts and 25% feature-length) films are accepted into the festival which means we have roughly a 15% acceptance rate. That’s three times better than your chance of getting into an Ivy League College!
Mountainfilm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and strongly believes in filmmaker support. Submission fees help fund our yearly Commitment Grants and Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship. Your submission fee is assisting fellow filmmakers with production and post-production support!