What We’re Looking For:

Story-driven films — including narrative fiction, documentary (non-fiction), or animation.

By submitting your film, please note the following:

• You agree that excerpts from your film (including trailer, teaser, poster, and stills) may be used by the FCA for promotional purposes.

• Multiple submissions are allowed per filmmaker, and each film may be entered into multiple categories.

• Submissions are welcome in all languages. Please ensure that films not in English include English subtitles.

• Submitted films will not be made available online.

• The organizers of the Film Critic Award reserve the right to amend, cancel, or postpone the event—including its dates, location, awards, and categories—without notice or consent of the entrants.

• Entry fees are non-refundable.

We do not accept:

1. Amateur videos

2. Content that promotes extremist or propaganda material from religious or political organizations

3. Films with overt political themes or those promoting a political agenda