Submit Your Film!

We Want to Share Your Film!

The FFF invites amateur and professional filmmakers of all skill sets and fungi-related interests to submit their documentary, animation, narrative, abstract, or genre-less film to this one-of-a-kind fest.

We encourage all filmmakers to be as creative and courageous in their pieces as they like – don't hold back! Submissions can be short (1–10 minutes long), medium length (10–30 minutes), or feature length. The only requirement is that the film features fungi in some way – whatever that means to you!

If selected for the final Festival program, your film will have a chance at winning one of several FFF Awards.

Why wouldn’t you make a film?!

Submitting a Film

Application Opens March 15, 2025

Technical Requirements

  • Duration: 10 minutes maximum for “Short Length” category. Shorter is better, with 3–5 minutes being ideal. 30 minute maximum for “Medium Length.” 120 minutes maximum for “Feature Length.”

  • Video format: NTSC

  • Video resolution: 1920 × 1080 (1080p). A 4k version can be delivered, though a 1920 × 1080 version must also be provided

  • Audio resolution: 2.0 Channel Stereo Mix, 48k, 16 bit

  • Frame rate: 24 fps preferred, but 23.98 or 29.97 will also be accepted

  • Codec: Apple Pro Res 422 (standard)

  • Encoding: H.264 with 15-30 mbps variable bit rate. 4k versions will need a 100–150mbps bit rate.

  • Container: .MOV or .MP4

    If you are unable to meet these requirements, just let us know. We can likely modify your file to match these specs, but if you can do it from the start, that will make your film look its best!

How to Submit Your Film

Fill out the form below before 11:59 PM PST on August 31. Selected filmmakers will be contacted by September 15.

If you prefer to send a physical DVD or thumb drive, please contact submissions@fungifilmfest.com for mailing instructions.

What to expect if your film is selected.

 

If accepted, filmmakers will need to provide a final video file (not a streaming link) matching the technical specifications listed above along with some official paperwork, including a formal agreement for the FFF to screen the selected film(s).

All music must be properly licensed. This means the music is either of your own making, was made for your use with permission, is obtained under a Creative Commons license (and has been properly credited in the film), or was licensed from the artist or their label. Written permission from the original music producer or a Music License Agreement must be submitted with your FFF paperwork.

All performers under the age of 18 must provide a Release Form signed by a legal guardian.