COMPLETION DATE:
As a celebration of recent video, SPIDFF requires that all submitted work be completed after January 1, 2024. If submitting to the Past Forward category, film projects must be completed after January 1, 2000.

 

GENRE:
There are absolutely no hard and fast genre restrictions governing the SPIDFF curatorial process.

 

NOTE: 
For student produced work (The Next Wave), please include either proof of enrollment or a copy of Student ID. Youth Works, under 18, please include proof of age.

 

PREMIERE POLICY:
We are thrilled to present world, national and local premieres of work and proudly reference such status in promoting the festival and its programs. The SPIDFF curatorial process opens January 1st, 2026, to all works regardless of “premiere status.” We hold no policy of inclusion or exclusion based on this status and such status has little bearing on our selection decisions. 

 

SUBMISSIONS:
Please use our FilmFreeway Page for all submissions through a secure screener link (Vimeo or YouTube preferred). If selected, filmmakers must provide a high-resolution digital copy (DCP, ProRes, or MP4) for screening. We currently only accept physical submissions including Film, DVDs, Blu-rays, or Hard Drives if submitting to the Past Forward category. Please contact us at info@sandpointidahofilmfest.org for any questions.

 

DEADLINES & ENTRY FEES:

Early Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026
 

Regular Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
 

Extended Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026

Final Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026 

 

SELECTED FILMS:
Makers of films selected for SPIDFF 2026 will be informed by August 15, 2026. 

 

PLEASE NOTE that all dates and details relative to Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest 2026 are tentative and subject to change.

Questions? Please contact us at info@sandpointidahofilmfest.org