Official Entry Form

01 — Contact

Your name *

Email *

02 — Film

Film title *

Category *

Deadline tier *

Director(s) *

Production country *

Runtime (minutes) *

Original language *

Premiere status *

Completion date *

03 — Screener & materials

Screener URL *

Vimeo (password-protected), YouTube (unlisted), or direct link. Minimum 720p.

Screener password

Stills & poster links

Optional. High-resolution stills and poster for promotional use if selected.

Synopsis *

0 / 500 words

Director’s statement

0 / 300 words (optional)

04 — Confirm

Work in progress (final version before October 1, 2026)

Student production (request fee waiver at submissions@chicagodocufest.com before submitting)

I confirm this is a documentary work, completed after January 1, 2024, and I hold rights to submit it. *