Rules & Terms
Submissions
We accept Feature and Short films in the following genre’s: Drama, Comedy, Horror, Romance, Thrillers, and Animated Shorts. Music Videos(8 minutes or less), and Documentaries. Films can be submitted only through FilmFreeWay.com. If the film submitted is not in English it must have English subtitles. Films must be available to view through FilmFreeway’s online screening interface. Check the status of your submission through FilmFreeway. In order to participate, the entrants must bear a nonrefundable entry fee.
Filmmakers and screenwriters retain 100% all of the rights to their projects and materials that they submit to Scorpiusfest. We don’t give our selection committee and juries feedback to submitters. After each project is reviewed and rated, our writers and editing staff choose selected works by their overall rating. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless us, our officers, affiliates, employees, and partners from any and all claims and liability arising out of entering or transmitting your film or screenplay to Scorpiusfest. By submitting a film or script or any media through FilmFreeway, the Filmmaker agrees to grant the Festival the right to use the title, synopsis, and film trailer for advertisement purposes without limitation, including using of those materials on the Festival’s website and social medias.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY SUBMISSION : All submissions received after November 17th, 2023 will be considered for Scorpiusfest 2025 unless otherwise notified. Notification of acceptance into Scorpiusfest 2024 will occur no later than November 22nd, 2023. If accepted, a screening print or digital copy must arrive at Scorpius Magazine’s office(2040 E Murray Holladay Rd Suite 203, Holladay, UT 84117) not later than Jauary 9th, 2024. All screeners must be clearly labeled. These screeners will become the property of Scorpiusfest unless a self-addressed, self-stamped package is provided.
Scripts Eligibility : Scripts must be bound and formatted correctly. Feature film script length should be at least 40 pages and not over 180. Shorts scripts at least 3 pages. Scripts will not be returned. Please include synopsis bound with script after title page. Final deadline for scripts is October 23rd, 2023. All scripts must be accompanied with a synopsis. We also accept digital script submissions via FilmFreeway or email(scorpiusartists@gmail.com).
Awards Eligibility: Only films that have been completed and released after January 1st, 2017 will be eligible.
Participant Agreement: I, the undersigned, represent and warrant that I have full legal right and authority to submit the heretofore mentioned film/video project for consideration by Scorpiusfest, and that all necessary consents, licensing and approvals have been obtained with respect thereto. I agree to hold Scorpiusfest and its sponsors harmless in any and all matters pertaining to the consents, licenses, and approvals of heretofore film/video project. I understand that my submission is in no way a guarantee of acceptance or nomination into and at Scorpiusfest. No one from Scorpiusfest or its sponsors has guaranteed me admission into the festival. I, the undersigned, have read the terms and conditions appearing herein, and agree, without exception, to all the terms and conditions stated.
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