RULES AND TERMS
The Healthy America Film Festival is open to experimental films as well as films that demonstrate a high regard for the moving image as an experimental art form, no matter the genre. Each year the HAFF selects 50-75 shorts and features for exhibition in the awards competition portion of the festival.
-Films previously submitted may not be re-entered unless there has been a significant change to the edit. Later versions of a film may be reviewed and/or selected at the programmer's discretion.
-Short and feature-length entries are accepted.
-Short films run no longer than 60 minutes. Feature films run 60 minutes or more.
-Entries not in English should have English subtitles.
-Works in progress may be submitted, but are juried in the same pool as all other submissions.
-Work must be contemporary - completed within the four last years (except legacy category submissions).
-Entry fees are per film entered, and must accompany the entry form for confirmation. Entry fees are non-refundable.
-Make checks and money orders payable to the EAG.
-It is the policy of the Healthy America Film Festival not to give waivers or discounts.
-Entries are accepted via secure online screening and designated portal. We may accept DVD, VHS or video data files for screening purposes, with permission.
DEADLINES
February 15- Opening date
March 25 – Early Deadline
April 30 – Spring Deadline
May 18 – Regular Deadline
July 18 – Final Deadline
September 15 – Notification Date
November 13 – 14 – Event Date
CATEGORIES & FEES
Shorts - films, TV shows, and podcast episodes that the filmmaker deems to be health focused with a runtime of 59 minutes or less.
Early Deadline - $75
Regular Deadline - $100
Late & Extended Deadline - Standard: $170
Features - films that the filmmaker deems to be health focused with a runtime of 60 minutes or longer.
Early Deadline - $100
Regular Deadline - $150
Late & Extended Deadline - $220