YALA Film Festival Submission Form

This application cannot be partially completed and saved. It has to be done in one sitting. Please be prepared to answer all questions and submit your film via a Vimeo or Dropbox link.
Emailed submissions to TOArts staff will not be accepted nor responded to.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

If you are under 18, please provide the name and email address of a parent or guardian:

Your film submission must be rated PG-13 or below (If you are having trouble deciding whether or not your film is suitable, try comparing it to a Marvel movie!).*

I have read and understand the rating requirement.

Your film submission must be 10 minutes or less and your trailer must be less than 1 minute and 30 seconds.*

I have read and understand the film submission time limit.

Are you available to attend the film festival on May 23rd at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center? (You are not required to attend the festival, but it is highly encouraged! You will not be eligible for an award if you do not attend.)*

Yes, I'll be there!No, I won't be able to attend.Maybe, I am not sure yet.

Would you or one of your filmmaking partners be interested in participating in a Q&A during the festival screening?*

YesNoMaybe

What is the title of your film?*

What is your age? (We collect this information for demographic tracking and youth filmmaker categories.)*

What rating would you give your film?*

GPGPG-13

In what genre, would you classify your film?*

Please provide a short synopsis of your film.*

Please list the names of your cast and crew (and their role in the film).*

All films must be submitted as Vimeo or Dropbox links. We do not accept physical media, direct file uploads, or YouTube links.

Vimeo Submission Requirements

Privacy Settings:

Set your video to "Only people with the private link" (also called "Hide from Vimeo" or private link sharing).
Enable embedding in your Vimeo settings.
If your film is selected, we may request download access for festival screening.

Dropbox Submission Requirements

Sharing Method:

Create a shared link with "Anyone with the link can view".
Enable download permissions.

Important Notes

Test your links before submitting to ensure they work properly.
Keep your Vimeo/Dropbox links active throughout the selection period.
Make sure privacy and download settings are correctly configured.
Maintain backup copies of all materials.
Higher quality submissions improve your chances - compress thoughtfully.
For final screening: If selected, we'll request the highest quality with a minimum resolution of 1920x1080.

Please provide the Vimeo or Dropbox link for your film:*

Please provide the Vimeo or Dropbox link for your trailer (optional: if selected, your trailer will be featured in marketing for the Film Festival.)

Please upload your film poster. *

Film submissions will be accepted until April 22. If your film is selected, it will be showcased in the Scherr Forum at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center on May 23 in front of a panel of judges comprised of industry professionals. Festival award winners will be announced during that screening. Your presence at the festival is not required to submit a film, but is highly encouraged. (You will not be eligible to receive an award if you do not attend). For the most up-to-date information on the YALA Film Festival and other TOArts programming, follow @toarts_yala and @thousandoaksarts.*

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YALA Film Festival Submission Form

Film Submission