Festival Submission Guide
Complete guide to submitting your film to the BlockReel Film Festival. Learn about categories, requirements, and the submission process.
BlockReel Festival Submission Guide
The BlockReel Film Festival is the world's first decentralized film festival with a $250,000+ prize pool.
Festival Overview
- Prize Pool: $250,000+ in prizes
- Categories: Multiple award categories
- Voting: Community + Judge hybrid voting
- Transparency: All votes recorded on-chain
Submission Categories
Feature Films
- Runtime: 40+ minutes
- All genres accepted
- Must be completed work
Short Films
- Runtime: Under 40 minutes
- All genres accepted
- Perfect for emerging filmmakers
Documentary
- Feature or short length
- Non-fiction storytelling
- Educational content welcome
Animation
- Traditional or digital
- Any runtime
- Student work welcome
Experimental
- Non-traditional formats
- Video art
- Innovative storytelling
Submission Requirements
Technical Specs
- Resolution: Minimum 1080p (4K preferred)
- Format: MP4, MOV, or MKV
- Audio: Stereo or 5.1 surround
Required Materials
- Screener link or file
- Poster (2:3 aspect ratio)
- Trailer (optional but recommended)
- Synopsis (100-500 words)
- Director's statement
- Cast and crew list
Eligibility
- Completion date within last 2 years
- World, US, or Online premiere preferred
- Director must control distribution rights
Submission Fees
| Category | Early Bird | Regular | Late | |----------|------------|---------|------| | Feature | $35 | $50 | $75 | | Short | $25 | $35 | $50 | | Student | $15 | $20 | $30 |
*Fee waivers available for qualifying filmmakers*
The Voting Process
Phase 1: Community Curation
- Token holders review submissions
- Quadratic voting prevents whale dominance
- Top submissions advance to finals
Phase 2: Judge Voting
- Industry professionals score finalists
- Weighted scoring by expertise
- Combined with community scores
Phase 3: Awards
- Winners announced at virtual ceremony
- Prizes distributed via Solana
- Laurels and promotion included
Timeline
1. Submissions Open: January 1 2. Early Deadline: March 31 3. Regular Deadline: June 30 4. Late Deadline: August 31 5. Voting Period: September 6. Awards Ceremony: October
Tips for Success
1. Quality Screeners - Ensure your link works perfectly 2. Compelling Materials - Invest in your poster and trailer 3. Complete Application - Don't leave fields blank 4. Engage Community - Share your submission 5. Follow Rules - Read all guidelines carefully
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Questions about submissions?
- Email: [email protected]
- Review our Festival FAQ