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All foreign-language works MUST be subtitled in English to be considered.

1. Submission Eligibility

All submissions must have been completed within the last two years.
There is no premiere requirement.
2. Exhibition Format

h.264 Quicktime file.
3. Communication

Please disregard any automatic notifications from FilmFreeway. If you don’t hear from us directly via email, please bear with us as we carefully review all works submitted with great care and consideration.
4. Screening Policy

MHFF will not screen full films. We provide an award ceremony and screen short clips or trailers of the selected films.
Awards

Manhattanhenge Film Awards will present certificates, laurels, and trophies to nominated submissions in various categories for cinematic excellence.
Multiple trophies will be awarded for selected categories, and all nominated films will receive a laurel and certificate.
Additional Guidelines
→ All films must be submitted in English or with English subtitles.
→ Films must have been completed in the last two years.
→ Filmmakers are responsible for securing the necessary rights and copyright permissions for all materials in their films.
→ By submitting, you grant us the right to screen your film (trailer/short clip) in front of a live audience.
→ Nominations: All films are eligible for nominations in their respective categories.
→ We may promote clips from your film on the FilmFreeway platform or social media, based on the press kits provided.
→ We reserve the right to change the date or venue of the festival under special circumstances, with all filmmakers being informed through our online platforms.
→ There are no restrictions on premiere status or online availability of your work.
→ Filmmakers are responsible for resolving any technical issues with submitted films. If a file doesn’t work or lacks English subtitles (for non-English films), it will be automatically rejected without a refund. Please contact the festival team if there are any issues.
→ We do not offer refunds.
→ The award ceremony requires ticket purchase.
→ By submitting, you agree to our terms and conditions and to receiving marketing newsletters about film festivals. We will never share your information with third parties.
→ We reserve the right to update our terms and conditions.