SUBMIT YOUR FILM FOR CONSIDERATION

Submssions for the 2026 Empire State Film Festival are closed. Submissions for 2027 will open soon. All films must be submitted via FilmFreeway.

Special Introductory Deadline - December 31st, 2025

Early Bird Deadline - February 28th, 2026

Regular Deadline - April 30th, 2026

Late Deadline - June 30th, 2026

Extended Deadline - August 2nd, 2026

Extra Late Deadline - Sept. 1st, 2026