Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for applying to the festival?
The submission and payment deadline is November 1st for your work to be considered for inclusion in Experiments in Cinema festival in the following April.
How do I submit my film?
Films must be submitted through FilmFreeway: www.filmfreeway.com/ExperimentsinCinema
The fee to submit is $25 per film. Email experimentsincinema@gmail.com if you are experiencing issues.
What formats does the festival support?
High Resolution digital file, 16mm, Super8, 35mm
Do festival alumni pay entry fees for their submissions?
No, artists who have screened their work in our festival never pay entry fees again. Please contact us at experimentsincinema@gmail.com for a code to waive your submission fees on FilmFreeway.
Are there festival restrictions in terms of when my movie was produced?
No, EIC accepts works produced from any year, century or alternative dimension.
My film is not in English. Is that okay?
We encourage international applications, but if your work is in a language other than English, please provide a translation of the work.
When will I hear back about whether my work will be included in EIC?
You should hear back no later than Feb 15.
If my work is accepted into the festival, will I be provided with travel funds to attend?
Sadly, we don’t have such funds. Visiting artists are strong encouraged to get in touch with the EIC hospitality coordinator recommendations for their stay: experimentshospitality@gmail.com
We also guarantee that you will meet incredible artists, have deep and meaningful conversations about the state of the art, and more than anything, be inspired!
If my work is accepted into the festival, can I be included in online Zoom artist discussions?
Yes!
I have an idea for a moving image project. How can I make a proposal to EIC for the project?
If you would like to propose a moving image project that embraces online technologies or structures, please submit a written proposal of 500 words or less to bkonefsky@gmail.com before the Nov 1 deadline for submissions.