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ABOUT
Welcome to Moonlight, where the whispers of creativity echo through the shadows and the silver screen dances with enigmatic allure.
Step into a world where the unconventional takes center stage and the boundaries of storytelling are blurred by the light of the moon. At Moonlight, we are the guardians of cinematic exploration, guiding intrepid souls on a journey through the uncharted territories of independent filmmaking.
In the heart of the night, where secrets are whispered and dreams take flight, Moonlight beckons the daring and the bold. Our festival is a sanctuary for free-spirited artists, where innovation thrives and the spirit of adventure knows no bounds.
Join us as we illuminate the darkness, revealing hidden treasures and unearthing untold tales that defy convention and challenge the status quo. Dare to explore the unknown, as we embark on a cinematic adventure under the cloak of the moonlight.
Welcome to Moonlight, where the magic of indie filmmaking awaits those brave enough to answer the call of the night.
GUIDELINES
Rules to enter the Moonlight International Film Fest:
Our guidelines are straightforward and crafted to ensure a fair and smooth process for all participants. Upon entering your work for consideration at Moonlight, you agree to the following terms and conditions...
BY SUBMITTING TO MOONLIGHT YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING...
1. Copyright: You certify that your work is ready for festival exhibition (all music, fonts, visuals, etc. are cleared worldwide, in perpetuity, multi-platform), and that the intellectual property is yours. If you are acting as a distributor, you affirm you've secured permission from the copyright owner.
2. Use of Stills / Clip Fragments: You allow us to use stills and short clips from your film on the festival's digital platforms, including our website and social media channels, exclusively for promotional, non-commercial, and educational purposes.
3. Downloading: You grant permission to the festival director to download your film(s) to assist with offline viewing and to fulfill festival's programming needs.
4. Streaming: You permit us to showcase your film online with appropriate encryption and password-protection.
5. IMDb: Moonlight's team can update your awards/nominations on your IMDb pages, but will not initiate creation of film pages if they aren't existing.
6. Code of Conduct: You pledge to maintain respect and courtesy toward all involved.
7. Feedback: While we don't provide feedback on every submission, we do offer a critical review option.
8. No Refunds / Sportsmanship: No refunds will be provided based on dissatisfaction with final festival decisions.
9. One-Time Fee for All Categories: A singular fee ensures your film is evaluated across all festival categories for potential awards/nominations.
10. Accepted Submission Types: We accept a broad spectrum of submission formats.
11. Submission Permissions: Filmmaker teams can enter multiple projects in the same festival round.
12. Submission Restrictions: Once a film has been submitted to a particular edition, it cannot be re-submitted in subsequent ones.
13. Film Reviews: To request a film review, your film must have been submitted to the competition.
14. Official Selection: A submission does not automatically grant "Official Selection" status.
15. Mailing List: By submitting to Moonlight, you automatically join our newsletter.
CATEGORIES
Best Picture
Best Feature Film
Best Film (Medium-Length)
Best Short Film
Best Micro-Short Film
Best Student Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Queer
Best Directing
Best Emerging Director
Best Directorial Debut
Best Original Screenplay
Best Original Concept
Best Cinematography
Best Lead Actor
Best Lead Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Editing & Sound Design
Best Visual Effects
Best Original Score
Best Art Direction
Best Makeup & Practical Effects
Best Avant-Garde Film
Best Drama
Best Comedy or Musical
Best Action Drama
Best Sci-Fi or Fantasy Film
Best Horror
Best Thriller
Best Animation
Best Feature Documentary
Best Short Documentary
Best Documentary Director
Best Documentary Filmmaking
Best Nature Documentary
Best Episodic Series or New Media
Best Fashion Film
Best Ad Film
Best Podcast
Best Music Video
Best Original Song
Best Music Video Production
Best Music Video Artist Performance
Best Feature Screenplay
Best Short Screenplay
Best TV Script
Best Emerging Screenwriter
SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT
Submissions to Moonlight remain open
for our next competition round!
All submissions are made exclusively via email, email us at info@moonlightfilmfest.com