We are happy to announce next edition Sapporo Short Fest 2019 submission schedule. Please submit from either submission sites.

shortfilmdepot.com : From Jan. 27 to Feb. 10

FilmFreeway.com : From Jan. 27 to Apri. 21
From Jan. 27 to Feb. 10 : Free submission
Early bird : Feb. 11 to Mar. 3 : 10 USD / Student: 10 USD
Regular : Mar. 4 to Mar. 31 : 25 USD / Student: 10 USD
Late submission : Apr. 1 to 21 : 40 USD / Student: 25 USD

the Open Call has closed

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION: ONE TITLE SECTION
Requirements:
1) Films completed after: Jan. 1, 2018
2) Maximum duration: 30 min
3) Country of production: All countries
4) Accepted genres: All genres, including music video

Other criteria:
6) Music rights: cleared
7) Dialogues: If the dialogue language is not English, preview copy and screening film must be subtitled in English

*No premiere status required in Japan and accept web streamed shorts as well.