Guidelines for Film Festival Submissions
Poetica: The Art of Poetry
Poetica (Film): a short film where an original poem is transformed into
- $25 Registration: Register here:
- Each Poetica must have an original poem that does not have a published video, or already created video that is posted or public
- Each Poetica (Film) should be a minimum of 1 minute and no longer than 5 minutes, including any opening or closing credits.
- The majority of dialogue in the film should be the poem (approx. 70% or more). In other words, the poem is the script.
- The Poetica may be live action, animated, Claymation, or other adjacent film-art.
- Any music should be used within legal rights and should not distract or detract from the poem
- The Poetica may not be a Powerpoint type of Presentation, photo slide-show.
Submissions are due by 11:59PM March 1, 2025.
