Submission FAQ

The answer to most of your questions can be found in our Rules and Regulations. Please read these carefully before submitting your film.

Q: I am having problems with the EIFF online submissions process, who should I contact?
A: Please contact our submissions team at submissions@edfilmfest.org.uk

Q: I have posted my submission DVD but have not yet received confirmation that it has arrived and been accepted as a submission - what should I do?
A: Please remember that due to the volume of submissions received, it may take some time for your submission to be fully processed by the Submissions Team. However, if you are concerned that a sufficient period of time has elapsed and you still have not heard from us please get in touch on submissions@edfilmfest.org.uk

Q: I am having problems submitting via Withoutabox.com – who should I contact EIFF or Withoutabox?
A: Please contact Withoutabox on support@withoutabox.com

Q: Do I still have to fill in an EIFF submission form if I have applied through Withoutabox.com?
A: No, but please remember to include your Withoutabox tracking number when you send your submission to EIFF.

Q: What constitutes a UK Premiere?
A: Any public screening in the UK prior to the EIFF dates will disqualify your film from inclusion in EIFF. For our purposes, a public screening is any screening (other than a CAST AND CREW screening) that has taken place in the UK before June.

Q: What screening formats does EIFF accept?
A: Your submitted screener should be on DVD (PAL or NTSC). Where appropriate screeners must have English subtitles.

(If your title is accepted, our Screenings Dept will discuss screening formats with you. EIFF always screens at the optimum possible format for your title. We will not screen from DVD). Please see our rules and regulations for more information.

Q: How old can my film be?
A: Your film should be no older than 12 months before the start of the Festival – i.e. it should have been completed after June of the previous year.

Q: Can I submit a rough cut and if so, can I submit the final cut later?
A: You may submit an uncompleted title. Our programmers are very used to watching rough cuts, and will judge the film accordingly. No film will be rejected on the basis of being incomplete. However, due to the large volume of titles we receive, we cannot guarantee that programmers will be able to watch the completed film at a later date. Please consider this before submitting the rough cut.

Q: I submitted last year, can I submit the same film this year?
A: No as your film would be too old. If we already viewed your film in rough cut last year, we usually will not consider it for the following year. Please consider this before submitting the rough cut.

Q: You rejected my film, can I have some feedback from you?
A: We are unable to offer detailed feedback before the Festival starts. However we are happy to offer brief notes on your film if you contact programme@edfilmfest.org.uk AFTER July.

Q: Does your deadline refer to arrival or postage dates?
A: We will accept all submissions with a postmark dated on or before our deadline. Please see our Rules and Regulations.

Q: What happens to my film once I have submitted?
A: Your film will be viewed by a minimum of two EIFF programmers. If you have been successful we will contact you by the end of April.

Q: Will my screener be returned to me?
A: No. Due to the large volume of titles received by our Submissions team, we are unable to return your screeners.