ANNUAL FALL SKATE FILM FESTIVAL

DEADLINE IS  SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Film Submission Rules & Terms

Content Guidelines:

We encourage skaters and filmers to submit skateboarding footage that is suitable for a family audience. Avoid including slams or content that may be too intense or inappropriate for a family movie night.

Ensure that your footage aligns with the values of respect, positivity, and fun.


Film Submission:

Submissions must be skateboarding-related footage.

There is no specific length requirement. You can submit short clips, a complete skate film, or anything in between.

Feel free to submit various styles of content, including dramas, creative narratives, or fun and energetic clips.


Submission Process:

All submissions must be received by the specified deadline.

To submit your footage, please use the designated submission platform or method specified on the Fall Skate Film Festival website.

Make sure to follow the instructions provided for proper formatting and file size limitations.


Ownership and Rights:

By submitting your footage, you affirm that you own the necessary rights to the content or have obtained the appropriate permissions.

You retain ownership of your footage but grant Friends of Wilmington Skateparks and the Fall Skate Film Festival the right to showcase and promote your work during the festival. A copy of your film may be added to a DVD and sold for distribution to help support our annual event. All proceeds will go to the Friends of Wilmington Skateparks nonprofit organization.


Technical Requirements:

Footage should be submitted in a high-quality format suitable for public screening.

Preferred video formats include .mp4, .mov, or .avi.

Ensure that the audio is clear and free from copyright infringements.


Selection and Premiere:

The Fall Skate Film Festival organizing committee will review all submissions and select the films to be premiered at the festival.

The selected filmmakers will be notified by the provided contact information before the festival.

Premiere screenings will take place at Satellite Bar & Lounge during the Fall Skate Film Festival.


Code of Conduct:

All participants, including skaters, filmers, and festival attendees, are expected to uphold a respectful and inclusive atmosphere.

Discrimination, harassment, or any form of disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.

Help us create a positive and stoked environment for everyone to enjoy.


Have Fun!

The main goal of the Fall Skate Film Festival is to celebrate skateboarding and the creativity of the skate community.

Remember to have fun and enjoy the process of filming and sharing your passion for skateboarding!

2023 FALL SKATE FILM FEST RECAP

We kicked off our annual film festival by hosting a VIP screening and fundraiser at The Eagle’s Dare. Tickets for this event were $25. Popcorn was donated by the Burnett family and the NHC Cooperative Extension donated the use of their popcorn machine for the event. Through this event, were able to raise  $127.

Our Fall Skate Film festival was a success  with 137 films submitted from 27 different countries. We were able to raise a total of $306 at the main event through donations and raffle prizes.

2022 FALL SKATE FILM FEST RECAP

We hosted the Fall Skate Film Festival at Satellite Bar & Lounge in Wilmington, NC on October 15th, 2022 to support the local skateboarding community. We invited skaters and filmmakers from all over to submit their footage for a chance to have it premiered at the event, and we were thrilled to receive over 80 submissions. After careful consideration, we narrowed down the submissions to 18 for screening at the festival.

Our main rules for the festival were to be respectful, be stoked, and have fun. We encouraged the skaters and filmmakers to use their discretion and not submit footage that contained slams that were too gnarly or anything else that would not be suitable for a family movie night.

The festival was a huge success, and we were delighted to have a massive turnout. We raised $324 for the cause, which was an excellent result for our first-ever Fall Skate Film Festival. It was an opportunity for us to bring together the local skateboarding community, showcase their skills, and enjoy a night of skateboarding films.