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All ResourcesFilm Duration and Festival Category Guide
Understand common short, feature, documentary and micro-short duration limits.
| Common label | Typical runtime idea | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Micro short | Often under 5 minutes | Credits included or excluded; minimum runtime. |
| Short film | Often under 30–40 minutes | Each festival sets its own maximum. |
| Feature film | Often 40–60 minutes or longer | Documentary and narrative thresholds may differ. |
| Short documentary | Festival-defined | Do not assume the narrative-short limit applies. |
| Music video / trailer | Usually short-form | Commercial release and music-rights rules. |
| Series / web episode | Episode or total runtime | Whether pilots, episodes or complete seasons qualify. |
There is no universal runtime definition across all festivals. The published category minimum and maximum always control.
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