Film / Script Submission

Festival Submission Rules

Please read in full before submitting.

Please make sure to select the correct genre and category when submitting.

Each film or script is evaluated by three judges. Projects with an average score of 7.0 or higher will be selected for screening. Nominated projects with an average score above 8.0 may be considered for awards. Judges will view each film in full or read each script in its entirety before submitting scores.

Genre Awards: In each category, qualifying projects may receive 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place awards.

Awards for Attending Winners: Physical awards may include medals, plaques, and certificates. Non-attending winners will receive e-certificates.

Special HH Trophies: Best Overall Film and Best Overall Script. Physical trophies must be accepted in person.

Additional Awards: Additional nominations and awards may include acting, cinematography, directing, editing, and Ohio film awards.

AI Policy: Submissions must be primarily human-created. Fully AI-generated or AI-only films or scripts are not eligible.

Availability: Your film should not be available on streaming platforms such as Tubi, YouTube, or similar services.

Fees: We do not grant submission fee waivers or refunds under any circumstance.

Submission Accuracy: Please select the correct genre/category when submitting. If your film is a student project or a non-English/subtitled film, please indicate that in your submission, as separate categories apply.

Competition Entries: For the Room 237 Competition and Scoring Competition, please submit through our website.

Eligibility: There are no restrictions on when your film or script was completed or released. Anyone may enter the competition, provided the work is not currently available on a streaming platform.

Judging: All entries must receive an average score of 7 to be selected. Scores above 8.5 may qualify for award placement.

Screening Format: All accepted films must be delivered digitally as an MP4 file in 1080p or 4K through our transfer partner, MyAirBridge.com. We will provide the upload link upon acceptance. You may also mail two copies on flash drives. Please test all drives before mailing. We no longer accept Blu-ray or DVD submissions.

Delivery Deadline: If your film is selected to screen, you must submit the final high-quality MP4 by the stated deadline. Any selected film not received by the deadline may be replaced in the lineup, with no exceptions.

Screening Fees: We do not pay screening fees.

Awards Attendance: If your project qualifies for an award, you or a direct representative must attend the festival to receive physical awards. Non-attending winners will receive electronic award certificates after the event.

Festival Passes: All accepted submissions include two complimentary 4-day event passes. No additional passes will be comped. Additional passes must be purchased in advance or at the door.

Withdrawals: You may withdraw your submission at any time, but submission fees are non-refundable.