the sequestered: a micro short online film festival

THE RULES

-For regular editions, all submissions must be original films must be created in response to the biweekly prompt, with one submission per filmmaker.

-The prompt must be used as an integral part of the film. It can be represented literally, in dialogue, metaphorically, however you see fit.

-All films must be between 1 minute - 5 minutes in length.

-All films must be shot on a phone. You can edit however and with whatever you like, but no fancy cameras.

-All films must take place within filmmaker's "shelter in place" / quarantine. You are able to use any part of your property- that can include your apartment's lobby, but not the sidewalk across the street.  Staying somewhere else for a few days? As long as you're shooting on the property, use it!

- Don't steal. Any music, art, etc. used in a piece must belong to the filmmaker, be copyright-free/public domain, or adhere to "fair use". Youtube/Vimeo/Instagram will automatically remove work deemed in violation of copyright.

Revision Edition Weeks:

Every 5th edition is a special "revision edition", where new and returning filmmakers  may submit up to (3) new or revised past entries to The Sequestered.  These submissions must be directly inspired by one or more of the past festival prompts.

Films submitted for Revision Edition weeks must still be created alongside The Sequestered and abide by all above rules, but can take longer than the standard two weeks to film, edit and submit. 

SUBMITTING

To be considered, all submissions must include:

-Public or unlisted link to Youtube/Vimeo only, no GoogleDrive/Dropbox/WeTransfer links or attachments. . Emails with submission files attached will not be opened. 

- Film title and all filmmaker name(s)

- Your city (please note if you do not want it displayed with your submission)

- Your Instagram / IMDb profile

All films must be sent to SequesteredFestATgmail.com by 3pm Eastern on Friday to qualify for the current edition.