FFTG Awards Film Fest FAQ

Yes. A film can be considered across multiple relevant categories, depending on how you choose to position it. Each additional category requires a separate submission and fee.

Yes. FFTG welcomes submissions from filmmakers worldwide. No restrictions by nationality, geography, or origin.

Yes. English subtitles or English dubbing are required for evaluation. Films without English subtitles or dubbing will be disqualified. Subtitles must be hardcoded into the screener, not submitted as a separate file.

Yes. The film should represent the intended final direction. The submitted version is the version that will be evaluated. No updated cuts can be substituted after submission.

Yes. FFTG does not operate on premiere requirements. Films that have screened at other festivals, been broadcast on television, or screened at physical venues remain eligible. The film is the focus, not its history.

Films freely and publicly available on the internet are not eligible. Features previously self-distributed online are not eligible for Feature categories.

If your film screens publicly during the FFTG festival window, it may be considered an online premiere by other festivals that track digital exhibition. If you are managing a submission strategy across multiple festivals with premiere requirements, plan accordingly. Official Selection and public screening are two separate events at FFTG. Being selected does not automatically mean your film will screen publicly. The opt-out option is available.

Yes. Screenplays are evaluated separately with their own recognition path through the Screenplay35 category. They are not part of the screening program, People’s Choice, or Filmmaker’s Choice.

Submit the highest quality screener available. For best results, upload via FilmFreeway as an MP4 or MOV file, minimum 1920×1080 resolution, with clear and synced audio. The screener link must not require a download and must remain active through the notification date.

If your screener link or password changes after submission, update it on FilmFreeway immediately. A dead or inaccessible link means your film may not be reviewed.

Valid proof must be uploaded at the time of submission.

• Student Film: valid student ID from either the director or producer
• Young Filmmaker / 18 & Below: valid government-issued ID from either the director or producer

Submissions without the required proof will be considered incomplete, will not be evaluated, and fees will not be refunded.

Waivers are considered selectively and based on individual situations. They are not guaranteed and are not an indication of selection. All fees are non-refundable once paid. Contact info@fftgawards.com directly.