Entry Requirements

• The Festival is seeking all genres - features, shorts, animation, experimental and documentaries in film and/or video format.
• ONLY Films completed in 2012 or early 2013 will be eligible for submission.
• All entries must include a completed entry form and at least one review copy of the film in DVD format.
• Any number of titles may be submitted by an entrant. However, each title must have its own separate entry form and review copy.

Submission Deadline

The deadline for submissions for the Philadelphia QFest is April 1, 2013.

Screening Requirements

• The Festival is able to screen films in a variety of formats, including Digibeta, BetaSP, miniDV, DCP and HDCAM.
• All non-English-language entries must have English subtitles for preview and presentation. Exceptions may be made for entries with little or no dialogue.

If you have questions, please contact us before sending your entry.

Philadelphia QFest Juried Competition

QFest Awards are granted in the following categories:

• Best Feature Film (50 minutes or longer)
• Best Documentary
• Best First-time Director
• Best Short Film

Competition selections are made by Festival programmers. Winners will be announced at the QFest Closing Night Ceremony of each respective festival. As of this time, no cash prizes are given.

Shipment Packaging

Ship tapes or DVDs in a bubble-pack envelope.
International Shipments
All entries from outside the U.S. should be sent Air Mail Registered or by a parcel or express service. The Festival cannot accept entries shipped via air freight if customs and delivery fees have not been prepaid.

Return of Entries

Preview DVDs will not be returned unless prior arrangements have been made with festival staff.

Mailing Address
QFest 2012 Submissions
Philadelphia Cinema Alliance
Attn: Raymond Murray
234 Market Street, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106 USA

Thank you for your interest in QFest 2013 we look forward to receiving your submission.