You will submit your film digitally via our FilmFreeway button on this site or at https://filmfreeway.com/festival/DownEastFlickFest

The entry fee may start as low as $10 but is based on a schedule as to when you submit your film.

Via FilmFreeway, you may use a credit or debit card to submit payment. Visit www.filmfreeway.com for full details.

No, your entry fee is nonrefundable.

Once you submit your film, you still maintain your ownership and any copyrights for your film. However, by entering the contest, you give DEFF the right to use it for promotional uses.

That is your responsibility. By submitting your film, you are attesting to the fact that you have the right to submit the film and to receive any applicable awards. If you are in doubt, please do not submit it.

Yes, participants will be informed of their standing and will receive an acknowledgement of their participation.

Yes, all participants will be notified and all will be invited.

No, not really. As artists, we are very open. However, we reserve the right to reject any film that we deem inappropriate.

Yes. Genres include: Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Documentary, Animation, Experimental Action, and Other. Films in the same categories will be competing against each other.

Publicity, acknowledgement, real-world feedback, and experience, to name a few. We will publicize the event to industry professionals, organizations, and the general public. Your film will be available via our website for viewing after the event. You will also be allowed to submit a brief bio and website link that will be featured on a participant’s page.

Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony. Afterwards, you will be notified by email or you can visit the site for the list of winners.

Yes, we are working tirelessly to create opportunities for all filmmakers in our Down East Flick Fest family.

Use the contact form below. You can also message us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/downeastflickfests