Open Year-Round

Submit Your Film

Rolling submissions. No deadlines. Every accepted film gets a screening date.

Biweekly New lineup every 2 weeks
No Runtime Limits Shorts under 30 min · Features 30 min+
2–4 Weeks Typical response time
Free to Attend All screenings, all cities
Rules

Eligibility

Open to filmmakers worldwide. All genres accepted. No restriction on prior screening history — films that have played other festivals are welcome.

Runtime

No runtime limits. Films under 30 minutes are classified as Shorts; 30 minutes and over are classified as Features.

Submission Format

Films must be submitted via a private or unlisted online screener link (Vimeo preferred). The screener must remain active and accessible through the review period. Non-English dialogue must include burned-in or selectable English subtitles.

Rolling Submissions

Borderless Arts accepts entries year-round on a rolling basis. There are no submission deadlines — films are reviewed and selected on an ongoing basis as they're received.

Selection & Notification

Filmmakers are typically notified of their status via FilmFreeway within 2–4 weeks of submission. Selected filmmakers will be asked to provide a poster, stills, and trailer (if available) for program materials, and will be notified of their assigned screening date once scheduled.

Attendance

Filmmaker attendance is not required.

Fee Waiver

The submission fee is waived for filmmakers who plan to attend their film's screening. To arrange this, email a link to your submission to conejoplata@gmail.com with the subject line "Borderless Arts - filmmaker attendance" before completing your FilmFreeway submission.

Terms

By submitting, the filmmaker:

  1. Confirms rights ownership. The filmmaker confirms they own or have secured all necessary rights — including music, footage, and likeness releases — to the submitted work, and agrees to indemnify Borderless Arts against any third-party claims.
  2. Grants a non-exclusive screening license. The filmmaker grants Borderless Arts a non-exclusive license to screen the film at a Borderless Arts screening event, and to use up to 3 minutes of footage, stills, and/or the trailer for promotional purposes (website, social media, event programs).
  3. Understands entry fees are non-refundable. Entry fees are non-refundable regardless of selection outcome, except where a fee waiver has been arranged prior to payment.
  4. Acknowledges scheduling is rolling. Selection does not guarantee a specific screening date or venue placement. Scheduling takes place on a rolling basis in line with the ongoing submission format.
  5. Retains full ownership. The filmmaker retains full ownership and all other rights to their work. Borderless Arts claims no ownership stake in any submitted film.

Ready to submit?

Rolling submissions are open now. Submit via FilmFreeway — we'll be in touch within 2–4 weeks.

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