Submit a Film

The Honolulu International Film Festival is now accepting submissions for Features, Shorts, Documentaries, Student Films, Action Sports, Music Videos, Screenplays, Television Pilots and Hawaii Films.


Click Here to Download the Official Entry Form


Deadlines:

Early Bird Deadline - May 31
Regular Deadline - September 15                                            
Late Deadline - November 30
Extended Deadline - December 15

Click below to submit your film through Withoutabox. Submission guidelines are available on Withoutabox, along with submission entry fee information.

Rules and Regulations for Film Entry:

  • DVD's must be clearly labeled on the spine with film title.
  • More than one entry may be submitted. Each must be submitted separately.
  • DVDs and videocassettes and will not be returned.
  • Entry fee is nonrefundable.
  • For preview purposes please send on DVD (NTSC preferred).
  • Filmmaker will assume shipping costs of material and print to the Honolulu International Film Festival.
  • Titles produced in languages other than English must have legible English subtitles.
  • The selection committees' and juries' decisions are final.
  • For foreign films: entrants must assume all responsibility for clearing films and videotapes through U.S. and foreign customs officials.
  • Honolulu International Film Festival reserves the right to make any necessary changes in regulations or festival scheduling.