Submissions are closed for Digifest® 2026
Rules & Guidelines
Submission Guidelines for
DigiFest® Temecula
To ensure a smooth submission and review process, please carefully review the following guidelines before submitting your work.
Our goal is to create a fair, accessible, and professional experience for all participants while maintaining the highest standards of creative excellence.
General Submission Guidelines
All projects must be 30 minutes or less
Submissions are accepted exclusively through FilmFreeway
Work must be original and not previously submitted to DigiFest®
Maximum of 5 entries per category per submitter
Entries must be final cuts (no works-in-progress)
Projects must be digitally accessible for judging (Vimeo or secure screener preferred)
Submission fees must be completed before deadlines
Submission Deadlines
Submissions Open: October 1, 2025
Early Deadline: February 1, 2026
Late Deadline: March 8, 2026
We encourage early submissions to ensure proper processing and review.
Submission Fees
Early Deadline (Oct 1, 2025 – Feb 1, 2026):
Professional: $20 USD
Student: $10 USD (school name required)
Student (18 & Under): $5 USD (school name required)
Late Deadline (Feb 2, 2026 – Mar 8, 2026):
Professional: $25 USD
Student: $15 USD (school name required)
Student (18 & Under): $10 USD (school name required)
Category-Specific Requirements
To ensure accurate judging, please submit your work under the appropriate category and follow the requirements below:
Film & Video
Maximum runtime: 30 minutes
Non-English submissions must include English subtitles
Projects may be previously released or available online
If selected, DCP format is encouraged but not required
Music & Podcasts / Audiobooks
Audio format submissions only
Maximum runtime: 30 minutes
Photography & Digital Art & Illustration
Digital files must be uploaded with submission
Include relevant technical details (equipment, software, or process used)
Website Design
Submit screenshots of the homepage
Include the live website URL within submission details
Game Design
Submit under the VR/XR/Immersive category
Provide detailed project information to support evaluation
Acting
Maximum total runtime: 3 minutes
Only one actor may be submitted per entry
Clearly identify the actor and role in submission details
Scriptwriting
Maximum length: 30 pages
Must follow industry-standard formatting
PDF format only
Treatments will not be accepted
Additional Submission Information
Submissions must be fully completed at the time of entry
Projects may be submitted to multiple categories; however, each category requires a separate submission and fee
DigiFest® Temecula does not require premiere status
Selection & Exhibition
Submitters will be notified of their status via FilmFreeway
Not all submissions are guaranteed selection or exhibition
Selected works may be presented during the festival or included in special screenings
