Submissions

Below is a chart outlining film eligibility and submission deadlines for each section:

FILM SECTIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINES
U.S. Narrative Features

Early deadline: November 7

Final deadline: February 10

International Narrative Features

Early deadline: November 7

Final deadline: February 10

U.S. Documentary Features

Early deadline: November 7

Final deadline: February 10

International Documentary Features

Early deadline: November 7

Final deadline: February 10

Episodic Series

Early deadline: November 7

Final deadline: February 10

ABFF Next: AI and XR Storytelling (Non-Competitive)

Early deadline: November 7

Final deadline: February 10

Voices of Culture (Non-Competitive)

By Invitation Only

HBO® Short Film Award

Submission Details Coming Soon