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FLICKER Festival FAQs

FLICKER Festival
FAQs

Curious about the details?
These FAQs break down everything you need to know.

Curious about the details?
These FAQs break down everything you need to know.

Curious about the details?
These FAQs break down everything you need to know.

My film is longer than three minutes—can I still submit?
My film is longer than
three minutes
—can I still submit?
My film is longer than three minutes
—can I still submit?

Our three-minute guideline is designed to keep the festival concise and focused. If your film runs slightly over (for example, 3:30–3:45), that’s absolutely fine.


If your piece is significantly longer, we ask that you select a three-minute excerpt that can stand on its own—something that captures the heart of the story, reflects strong storytelling, and centers intimacy.

When submitting through FilmFreeway, please note it as a “scene from a longer work.”

If editing an excerpt isn’t possible, you may submit the full film and clearly indicate the start time of the three-minute section you’d like us to consider.

What qualifies as intimacy?
What qualifies as intimacy?
What qualifies as intimacy?

Intimacy in storytelling can take many forms—romantic, platonic, familial, erotic, spiritual, or emotional.

It might involve physical touch, but it doesn’t have to. What matters is the depth of connection between characters—how trust, vulnerability, longing, power, or tenderness are explored through performance, dialogue, subtext, or visual language.

My film doesn’t have sex—does it still qualify?
My film doesn’t have sex—
does it still qualify?
My film doesn’t have sex—does it still qualify?

Absolutely. FLICKER is not only about sexual content—it’s about connection.

Some of the most powerful depictions of intimacy are entirely non-sexual. If your film explores meaningful closeness—whether between lovers, friends, strangers, birth, death, family members, or even within the self—it belongs here.

Does my project need to have worked with
an Intimacy Coordinator to submit?
Does my project
need to have worked with
an Intimacy Coordinator
to submit?
Does my project need to have worked with
an Intimacy Coordinator to submit?

We strongly encourage it. Working with an Intimacy Coordinator—even on a short or excerpt—helps ensure the safety, authenticity, and depth of the intimate moments portrayed.

If you didn’t use an IC originally, that doesn’t disqualify your submission. But if you’re planning to create something new, consider collaborating with an IC. We’re happy to connect you with qualified professionals.

My film is animated/experimental/comedic
/documentary/digital/AI—can I still submit?
My film is animated/
experimental/comedic
/documentary/digital/
AI—can I still submit?
My film is animated/experimental/comedic
/documentary/digital/AI—can I still submit?

Yes! We welcome all genres and formats: narrative, doc, animation, experimental, hybrid, AI-generated, even branded content.

If your work is under 3 minutes and explores human connection with intention and artistry, it’s a fit.

Does my film need to be in English?
Does my film need
to be in English?
Does my film need to be in English?

No. We welcome films in any language. If your film is not in English, please include English subtitles so our jury can fully appreciate your work.

Are there content restrictions?
Are there content
restrictions?
Are there content restrictions?

Yes. All sexual activity must be simulated to adhere to SAG-AFTRA and broadcast compliance standards. FLICKER does not accept submissions of pornography or real sex acts.

Submission Rules and Terms
Submission Rules and Terms
Submission Rules and Terms

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