Festival rules

OnShow International Film Festival · Inaugural Edition · 2026

Entries and fees

Submit by November 30, 2026 at 23:00 UTC. Films must be no longer than 40 minutes including credits. Non-English dialogue requires English subtitles. Submit a private screening link, password if applicable, poster, synopsis and director information.

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The current price is shown before checkout. An open checkout retains its original price. Your payment record keeps the amount actually charged. Fees pay for festival consideration; they do not buy a selection, award or guaranteed audience.

Review and judging

Submissions progress through review to Official Selection, Finalist, Winner or Not Selected. The jury evaluates the film independently of public streaming permission. Results may be announced on the film profile. If no entry meets a category’s standard, no award may be made.

Permanent film profiles

You must have the right to submit the film and all promotional materials. Submission grants OnShow non-exclusive permission to display the poster, stills, approved trailer, synopsis, director information and confirmed results. The profile may remain publicly displayed after the festival. Ownership remains with the rights holders. You may request withdrawal.

Separate, optional full-film streaming

Public Streaming Authorization is optional, is never pre-selected and does not affect judging. A private screening URL is for jury review only. It is never published as a full-film player. OnShow Watch requires separate permission, a suitable public playback source, editorial review and an Admin publishing decision.

Rights and withdrawal

You confirm that you hold the required film, image, music, performer and other rights. Contact [email protected] with your reference for corrections, rights concerns or withdrawal. OnShow will disable authorized playback under its control after verifying a request; third-party platforms control their own copies.

Payment and service issues

A rejected or non-selected film does not automatically receive a refund. Contact OnShow for duplicate payments or a submission that cannot be processed. Applicable consumer rights remain unaffected.

Privacy

The submitted email, private screening link, screening password and internal review notes are kept out of public film profiles. See the Privacy Policy.