CALL FOR FILMS · 2027
Submit your film
Made a short film about the outdoors? Send it in. It’s free, it takes two steps, and finalists screen in front of a packed Festhalle.
Tell us about your film
Fill out the form below with your details and a short description of your film and director bio.
Upload your film
After you send your info, upload the file. Put your last name and film title in the file name so we know it’s yours, like Wilder_JJMission.mp4.
STEP 1
Submit your information
When you’re done, use the Upload film button to send your file.
GUIDELINES
Before you submit
Run time
Films must be under 16 minutes. We recommend 2 to 10 minutes. If your film is longer, send a special edit or excerpt.
Where and when it was made
This is an international festival, so film anywhere on Earth or beyond. Films must have been produced within the past 36 months.
Premiere and distribution
No premiere requirement, and films may already have distribution.
Language and entries
- Films must be in English or have English subtitles.
- Each film can be entered once.
- Filmmakers whose film is chosen get 2 free entries to the festival.
- Festival organizers or the jury decide all matters at their discretion.
File formats and upload
Digital HD files such as .mp4, .mov, .avi, .mpg, .wmv, .flv or QuickTime. Include your last name and the film title in the file name, plus a short description and director bio. We recommend listing the filmers, writers, editors, actors and athletes involved.
Fees, music and eligibility
Submissions are free. Films must be the original work of the author or authors, and filmmakers are responsible for copyright permissions for all music. The festival decides the eligibility of any film submitted.
Judging and notification
Judges pre-screen every film, and the top rated films in each category screen at the festival and compete for awards. Finalists hear from us by March 14, 2027 and get two free passes.
Read the full Terms and Conditions.