SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO RE/STRICT
About RE/STRICT
RE/STRICT is a one-night exhibition confronting the growing wave of censorship in the U.S. As politicians and institutions try to shut down honest expressions of sexuality, identity, and power, this show features film, photography, and performance rooted in kink. It makes space for work that is often labeled as “too explicit,” “too political,” or “too much,” and presents it without apology, without dilution, and without compromise.
PLEASE NOTE: All work should challenge mainstream norms and center fat, queer, trans, non-binary, disabled, and/or BIPOC identities.
We will not accept submissions involving: minors, animals, necrophilia, vomit, snuff, or scat.
How to Submit work
This year all work should be submitted via Film Freeway.
If, for some reason, you cannot use Film Freeway, email info@restrictfilm.com and we will try to accommodate your request.
Format Guidelines
We focus on short-form content, ideally below 15 minutes and less than 40 minutes total.
Films over 40 minute run time seeking a solo screening: please reach out at info@restrictfilm.com
We accept 5–20 minute excerpts of longer works.
Selection & Notification
Programming decisions are made by the festival director after review by the selection committee. All filmmakers will be notified via email by August 4th, 2026 at the latest. A full schedule will be uploaded to the website on a rolling basis.
Once a work has been selected, it may not be withdrawn. RE/STRICT reserves the right to remove a work from consideration or programming for any reason, without liability for refund or claims of any kind.
Submission Agreement
By entering your film or video for consideration, you attest that you are legally authorized to submit the work to RE/STRICT and that all necessary releases, licenses, and records have been obtained. You shall indemnify and hold RE/STRICT harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including attorney’s fees and court costs) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening rescheduling or cancellation, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.
RE/STRICT reserves the right to remove a work from festival consideration and/or programming for any reason or for no reason, and shall not be liable for any refund or claims of any kind arising out of such removal. If your work is accepted, you expressly grant RE/STRICT the non-exclusive right and license to exhibit and utilize your film/video as described in these festival rules.
The submission deadline is August 3rd, 2026
