The Arlington International Film Festival (AIFF) was founded in 2010, its mission being  “to foster appreciation for different cultures by exploring the lives of people around the globe through independent film — to nurture the next generation of filmmakers”. AIFF is  a juried festival welcoming submissions of feature length and short films as of January.

Awards: AIFF recognizes film making achievement through the presentation of the following juried awards…

Best of Festival

Best Narrative Feature

Best Documentary Feature

Best Narrative Short

Best Documentary Short

Best Animation Short

Best Experimental Short

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Submission Categories: AIFF screens both national and international features and shorts with a focus on our mission of fostering appreciation for different cultures through independent film.

Feature films: narrative and documentary (46 min or longer)

Short films: narrative, documentary, animation and experimental (45 min or less)Film must not be available for video or internet distribution prior to  October 27, 2016

      Film must be in original language with English subtitles

      Film production must have been completed within the last two years

    Submit electronically here: https://filmfreeway.com/festival/arlingtoninternationalfilmfestival

• Complete the Submission Form, upload the film link and make your payment 

Format: AIFF prefers a secure on-line screener or a Vimeo link (the password should be good for 4 months). 

DVD’s are also accepted (Region 1, NTSC or PAL) but submission form must be filled out electronically here and entry fee paid.

Post 2 copies to:
Arlington International Film Festival
ATTN: Submissions
350 Massachusetts Avenue, Ste 160
Arlington, MA  02474

SELECTED FILMS: Applicants will be notified of the Selection Committee’s decision by August 1st and will be asked to provide the following materials by August 20, 2018 in order to be included in the festival: Release Form, promotional materials & theater screened.

 Theater screening format: The preferred exhibition format for theater screening is DCP with DVD or Blu-ray copies as back-up.     Shipping: Shipping costs of all materials to the Festival will be paid by the participant. Mark packages clearly with the title of work, the Festival’s address, and the sender’s return address. For international shipping, the customs declaration must read: “Cultural material of no commercial value”. Email to the festival address (arlingtonfilmfest@gmail.com) any pertinent shipping or tracking information.

Promotional Materials: Stills and Press Kit will be requested immediately as well as trailers and any additional promotional and marketing items needed.

 Release: A copy of the release form signed and returned which addresses the following:

Scheduling: The Festival reserves the right to schedule all films on the date and at the time and location of its choice. All selected works will be screened at least once during the Festival.

 Promotional Usage: Participants agree that all materials related to their film may be published in the Festival Preview Guide, Festival Program Book, Website, Ticketing system and other promotional materials or property and in all media. Posters and images of the film may be used independently as well as in combination with images from other films to promote the film and AIFF.

 Clearances: If selected for screening, all commercial/private property including trademark and/or copyrighted materials shown and recorded in the project must come with authorized permission for screening. The filmmaker remains entirely liable for any claims that may occur in result of screening the film.

 Liability: AIFF holds no responsibility for prints damaged upon arrival. The Festival assumes responsibility for all exhibition DVDs received by the submission deadline and will ensure their safe storage and projection. In case of loss or damage, the Festival’s obligation will be limited to reimbursement for the cost of making a new DVD. Participation in the Arlington International Film Festival implies acceptance of all the above Festival requirements. In case of disagreement due to considerations not covered in these guidelines, the Festival retains the right to decide its final resolution.