Mobile Dance Film Festival

Smartphones. Sensational Dance.

“If mobile devices free up more filmmakers in this way, the next mobile dance film festival could be something to see.”

The New York Times

“The smartphone has enabled artists to escape dance’s time/space conundrum to unleash their creativity in surprising ways. The motto of the festival could be ‘have smartphone, will dance’ as artists break free from the four walls of the studio and theater.”

Dance Enthusiast

Submission Requirements Overview

Films / Trailers must be shot entirely on a mobile device: smartphones or tablets. Films shot with limited use (up to 40% of entire film) of drone and go-pro footage will also be accepted.
Films must be no shorter than 1 minute and no longer than 90 minutes.
Trailers must be no longer than 1 minute.
Films must be submitted with links that are downloadable (Vimeo, Google Drive, WeTransfer, Dropbox, etc).
Films must be recorded and edited with no less than 720HD format. 1080HD or above recommended.
Maximum of 3 submissions per filmmaker.
If under 18, please submit through the proper link below with parent / legal guardian.
If applying with AR or VR submission, please see proper link below.
Submitting a film does not guarantee inclusion to the festival.
Have read and agreed to all Official Rules and Terms and Conditions.

Key Dates

Application/Submission Opening
Wed, Jan 1, 2020

Application/Submission Closing
Sun, May 31, 2020

Acceptance Notification
Tue, Jun 30, 2020

Film Screenings
Sat, Jul 25, 2020

If under 18, apply here.

AR and VR Submissions, apply here.

* indicates required fields

Full Name of Filmmaker / Group Name*:

E-mail (use email associated with video link platform)*:

Social Media Handles (if any)*:

Names of Performers (if any)*:

Title of Film*:

Mobile Device used*:

Link to Film Trailer (max 1 min)*:

Link to Film*:

Length of Film*:

ASSURANCE from applicant

By checking below, I understand and confirm that:

The film I am submitting has been shot solely on a mobile device.*

Submission does not guarantee presentation.*

I certify that I or, if the entrant is a group, all members of the group meet the eligibility requirements and agree to the Official Rules and Terms and Conditions.*

I certify that the videographer of the film and trailer grants sponsor an unlimited and irrevocable right and license to use the film in accordance with the Official Rules and Terms and Conditions.*

The Mobile Dance Film Festival receives major support from The Reed Adkins Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation.

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