FestOrbit Resource
All ResourcesFilm Festival Eligibility Checklist
Check film type, genre, duration, completion date, premiere status and subtitles before paying.
Hard eligibility checks
- Film or project type is accepted.
- Genre is accepted in the selected category.
- Runtime falls between the category minimum and maximum.
- Completion year is allowed.
- Country, language and student restrictions are satisfied.
- Premiere and previous-release rules are satisfied.
- Required subtitles and screener access are ready.
Before paying
- Read the festival format and whether a screening is promised.
- Check the active deadline and exact current fee.
- Read refund and cancellation rules.
- Confirm the payment recipient matches the verified festival.
- Save the transaction reference and payment receipt.
FestOrbit eligibility result
FestOrbit compares structured film and category data to flag obvious mismatches before a paid submission. The filmmaker remains responsible for reading all festival rules, especially narrative requirements that cannot be reduced to simple fields.
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