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SUBMISSION GUIDE

From preparing your film to completing your FilmFreeway submission, here's everything you need to get started.

STEP-BY-STEP FILMFREEWAY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP-BY-STEP FILMFREEWAY INSTRUCTIONS

01

SECURE SCREENING ACCESS

Build your FilmFreeway project profile: Log into FilmFreeway, head to My Projects, click Add New Project, and fill out the form using these optimized specifications: Project Type: Select Film / Video. Title & Synopsis: Add a tight, engaging description (50–150 words). If your film contains deeper cultural perspectives or a social message, highlight that briefly in your summary. Video Format Specifications: Render your project files cleanly. An H.264 or .mp4 file format is highly recommended by the festival layout. Any aspect ratio is permitted, but a vertical aspect ratio is strictly recommended if you are targeting the One-Minute category.

02

Secure screening access: upload an HD file up to 10GB directly to FilmFreeway or link a password-protected Vimeo/YouTube screener and confirm the password field is correct.

CREATE YOUR FILMFREEWAY PROJECT

03

Complete your Digital Press Kit and credits roster so the jury can track standout team members for awards including screenplay, acting, cinematography, music, and editing.

COMPLETE YOUR DIGITAL PRESS KIT

04

Go directly to https://filmfreeway.com/GlobalFramesFestUSA. Review the panel rules on the sidebar, and click the green Submit Now button on the right hand side.

VISIT THE FESTIVAL LISTING

05

Select your project, choose the correct runtime category, add it to your cart, optionally include a concise cover letter, and complete checkout by credit card or PayPal.

SELECT YOUR CATEGORY AND SUBMIT

01

Secure screening access

Log into FilmFreeway, head to My Projects, click Add New Project, and fill out the form using these optimized specifications: Project Type: Select Film / Video. Title & Synopsis: Add a tight, engaging description (50–150 words). If your film contains deeper cultural perspectives or a social message, highlight that briefly in your summary. Video Format Specifications: Render your project files cleanly. An H.264 or .mp4 file format is highly recommended by the festival layout. Any aspect ratio is permitted, but a vertical aspect ratio is strictly recommended if you are targeting the One-Minute category.

02

Create your FilmFreeway project

Secure screening access: upload an HD file up to 10GB directly to FilmFreeway or link a password-protected Vimeo/YouTube screener and confirm the password field is correct.

03

Complete your digital press kit

Complete your Digital Press Kit and credits roster so the jury can track standout team members for awards including screenplay, acting, cinematography, music, and editing.

04

Visit the festival listing

Go directly to https://filmfreeway.com/GlobalFramesFestUSA. Review the panel rules on the sidebar, and click the green Submit Now button on the right hand side.

05

Select your category and submit

Select your project, choose the correct runtime category, add it to your cart, optionally include a concise cover letter, and complete checkout by credit card or PayPal.

CHOOSE YOUR FILM CATEGORY

Map your project to one of the three primary competition brackets based on exact runtime. Submissions open July 18th, 2026.

ONE-MINUTE / WORLD STORIES

Runtime: Under 60 seconds

Early Bird $10 · Regular $20 · Late $30

SHORT SHORTS

Runtime: 3 to 10 minutes

Early Bird $20 · Regular $30 · Late $40

EXTENDED SHORTS

Runtime: 10 to 30 minutes

Early Bird $30 · Regular $45 · Late $60

CRUCIAL TIMELINE NOTICE

Jury evaluation runs November 21st–December 15th, 2026. Status updates arrive via FilmFreeway notification, with the grand finale showcase on February 19th–20th, 2027.

COMPLETE CHECKOUT & MONITOR STATUS

Final steps before your submission is officially in the GFF USA queue.

Add your selected category to the FilmFreeway cart.

Include a concise cover letter to the programming team, if desired.

Complete checkout securely by credit card or PayPal.

Monitor FilmFreeway notifications for jury status updates.

SUBMIT DIRECTLY

SUBMIT DIRECTLY

Go directly to the GFF USA FilmFreeway page, review the sidebar rules, and submit your completed project.

Go directly to the GFF USA FilmFreeway page, review the sidebar rules, and submit your completed project.

Submit on Freeway

Submit on Freeway

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