SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES

GREENPOINT FILM FESTIVAL
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The Greenpoint Film Festival accepts submissions in the following categories:

  • Narrative
  • Animation
    • Documentary
    • Student (Short Length Only)
    • Narrative
    • Documentary
    • Animation
    • Student (Short Length Only)

    Awards

    Special Greenpoint Film Festival awards will be given to a single winner in each category.

    Narrative Feature Sub-Categories:

    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Best Cinematographer
    • Best Director
    • Best Production Designer
    • Best Actor
    • Best Narrative Feature
    • Best Director
    • Best Actor
    • Best Cinematographer
    • Best Production Designer

    Stand-Alone Categories:

    • Best Narrative Short
    • Best Documentary Short
    • Best Documentary Feature
    • Best Animation
    • Best Narrative Short
    • Best Documentary Feature
    • Best Documentary Short
    • Best Animation

    Audience Choice:

    • Audience Favorite Award
    • Audience Favorite Award

    Special Perks & Grants:

    • WriterDuet: 5 award winners will receive a 1 year subscription.
    • Cinelease: GFF has partenered with Cinelease, who will award a winner with a $25,000 grant.


    Please read the following guidelines before submitting your film for consideration.

    Deadlines & Fees

    SHORT
    < 40 mins
    FEATURES
    ≥ 40 mins
    🟢Earlybird Deadline
    (Dec 31, 2025)
    $30$40
    🟡Regular Deadline
    (Mar 31, 2026)
    $40$50
    🔴Late Deadline
    (May 1, 2026)
    $50$60

    Submission Requirements:

    1. The film must have been completed between January, 2024 – April 2026.

    2. Works in any language other than English must have English subtitles at the time of submission. Dialogue lists will NOT be accepted.

    3. Short films and student works must be under 40 minutes. Features must be 40 minutes or longer.

    How to Apply

    Complete the application through FilmFreeway:

    Now also accepting submissions on HIIKE:

    *If you have any questions or concerns please reach out by emailing entries@greenpointfilmfestival.org