Submit Your Film

Want your film played in New York City? ACEFEST is one of the most anticipated events on the industry calendar with countless patrons, members, distributors, journalists, industry professionals and fellow filmmakers from all over the world waiting eagerly to see what the 2009 program has to offer! This is your chance to exhibit your film alongside the latest and greatest in American independent film. Selected films will be reviewed by our impressive roster of judges for the 2009 season. Join us in celebration of the American Cinematic Experience and submit your film today!



Due to an overwhelming response to our Call For Entries, film selection notifications will be just a few days later than anticipated. Plan for June 4, 2009. Thank you for your understanding.

Why Submit to ACEFEST?
+ All selected films share the spotlight on one main screen, under one roof
+ All entrants get a lifetime entry fee waiver for ACEFEST
+ All entrants receive additional 20% discount on a FilmMovement.com subscription
+ All entrants will be included in ACEFEST Industry Film Market
+ First 150 entrants receive a 1-year MovieMaker Magazine subscription
+ Incredible prize packages for winners in each category
+ More submission perks to be announced!

Entry Fees

Prizes / Awards
Awards and prize packages will be given to seven (7) winners for the honors of Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best Animation, Best Documentary, Best Video Art and Audience Choice, chosen by our panel of judges from selected entries. Prizes and cash awards to be announced.

All accepted entrants receive two (2) ACEFEST All-Access Passes and VIP gift bag.

Selection Notification
All entrants will be notified of their fate by June 4, 2009.

International Submissions
To enter your film in our "Global Showcase" click here.

Submission Details
Preferred Formats: DVD or Mini-DV
Note discounted entry fees when using Withoutabox.com
Entries are not returned. Do not send master copies
Above fees apply to entries postmarked by listed dates
Feel free to include press, marketing and cast materials
Students are to submit under listed categories (Sorry, no discounts)
Accepted entrants will have the opportunity to upload trailers, info, etc.

Feature Film: 40 mins or longer (including credits)
Short Film: 39 mins or shorter (including credits)

We accept all genres of film and video including, but not limited to narrative, experimental, documentary, fantasy, noir, musical, western, sports, television, sci-fi, animation, horror, action, adventure, comedy, drama, mystery, thriller, biography, PSA, news, viral, crime, parody, children's, video art, etc.

For more information on this year's event, click here.

All films and videos submitted this season, regardless of selection status, will be available for review in the ACEFEST Industry Film Market. Distributors, press and other accredited professionals will have the entire library at their fingertips - giving entrants added exposure potential.

Terms & Conditions
By submitting your work, you authorize American Cinematic Experience LLC to screen your film or video at ACEFEST 2009 and related events. Moving and still images captured from your work may be used for promotional and fundraising purposes at the discretion of American Cinematic Experience LLC. This may include and is not limited to display on our website, downloadable media, artwork and related text.

Mailing Address
ACEFEST
111 East 14th Street
Suite 305
New York, NY 10003