Zero Film Festival - New York

About

Zero Film Festival is the first and only festival EXCLUSIVE to self financed filmmakers and the authentically independent films they create. ZFF is an independent not-for-profit organization firmly committed to supporting under-represented filmmakers and screening the world's best self-financed films for cinema lovers everywhere. ZFF focuses on community, inclusivity, innovation and good times on planet Earth. Zero Film Festival has established itself as a festival representing authenticity, integrity and innovation. Since 2007, ZFF has screened over 500 films from filmmakers in five continents. 

Program

• Feature,
• Short,
• Experimental,
• Animation,
• Music Video,
• Mid-Length.

Awards

Audience Choice Award- Cash Prize 
Grand Jury Award- Cash Prize

Rules

Restirctions

• Features: Narrative and Documentary films with run time over 45 min;
• Shorts: under 15 minutes;
• Mid-Length: Narrative or documentary between 15-45 minutes.

Documents and Other Requisite Items

• Fill out on-line entry form (via Filmfreeway system);
• Pay entry fees;

Selection Media Type

• Secure Online Screener

Screening Media Type

•  
• DVD NTSC

Audio language:

original

Subtitles language:

english

Premiere Requirements

No premiere requirement

Jury and Organizers

David Reeve (General Counsel);

Mallia Sherzai (Creative Director/Web/Co-Founder); Maria Holland (PR - Events Manager, Los Angeles);

Matt Keff (Director of Technology);

Richard Hooban (Managing Director);

Steven Strauss (Assistant Director).