FAQ
Festival Questions
Spring 2027
Harvard community members and guests.
There is no cost to enter.
Yes, we typically source HDS students for film selection list at the start of the semester. Refer to our contact page for methods to reach us to suggest the film you'd like to see.
Film Submission Q&A
Our central requirement is that you shape a digital story through your unique lens. We encourage a variety of mediums and approaches to sharing your visual story, e.g. stop motion, photography, manually moving visual collages, TikTok voiceover.
We would like submissions to focus on themes such as religion, social justice, community, and spirituality.
Refer to HDS Student Handbook for concerns regarding content guidelines.
5 seconds to 90 minutes
Should say Festival Submissions will open in fall 2026. Submissions should be sent to https://filmfreeway.com/HarvardDivinitySchoolFilmFest
Should say Festival Submissions will open in fall 2026. Submissions should be sent to https://filmfreeway.com/HarvardDivinitySchoolFilmFest
Send the link to your video file (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, Google drive, etc.) or the file itself to https://filmfreeway.com/HarvardDivinitySchoolFilmFest
MOV, MP4, or AVI
Email us at filmfest@hds.harvard.edu if you have questions.
Film Fest Team
You can join the film fest team at any time and we typically conduct calls for new team members at the start of each semester. Refer to our contact page for methods to express interest.