Submissions
Submission Guidelines
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Film Length
5 minutes maximum
(Films must be approximately 5 minutes or less, not including credits.)Credits
1 minute maximum (Credits must include: “Based on the written work[TITLE] by [AUTHOR NAME]” and “This adaptation was created for the Shelf to Screen Fest - Vancouver 2027”)Adaptation Agreement
All Teams must submit a signed a Film Adaptation Option Agreement alongside their final film.Music & Copyright
All music, images, video clips, and other materials must be original or permitted for use.Submission Deadline
January 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Films submitted after the deadline may not qualify for screening or awards.