Drama: Feature Films in the drama genre, with a running time of 60-115 minutes.

Comedy: Feature Films in the comedic genre, with a running time of 60-115 minutes.

Sci-Fi: Feature Films in the science fiction genre, with a running time of 60-115 minutes.

Horror: Feature Films in the horror genre, with a running time of 60-115 minutes.

Dust Collector: Feature Films that were produced up until, and including, 2008, with a running time of 60-115 minutes.

Zero Budget: Any feature film with a running time of 60-115 minutes, ANY GENRE! Actors and crew must be UNPAID. No fee-paid original music scores---music must be from pre-recorded software or associates who do it for free. Any entrants who are found not to meet these requirements will be disqualified.
Webisode: Any series produced in a webisode format, any length, any genre: SUBMIT PILOT EPISODE ONLY.

Documentary: Any film, any length, produced strictly in a documentary style format ("based on true story," "inspired by true story," and "docudramas" do NOT qualify).
Inspirational: Any film, any length, with inspirational, religious or moral themes relating to the triumph of the human spirit, taking on the challenge to ‘do what’s right,’ making the world a better place in some way, etc.
Animated: Any animated feature or short, any length (may include live action segments).

Tight Shorts: Super short films with a running time of 15 minutes or less. ANY GENRE!

Student: Feature or short films produced by students. (proof required of student status at time of filming: no refunds if your ID is not legitimate)

Alternate Media: Any film produced using alternate filming methods (i.e., cell phone), any length, any genre. (Please: no ‘home movie’ type submissions. This is for scripted plots only)