# FAQ ## Festival Questions Open all sections Close all sections ### When is the festival? expand\_more Spring 2026 ### Who can attend? expand\_more Harvard community members and guests. ### What is the cost of entry? expand\_more There is no cost to enter. ### Can I recommend films for the festival? expand\_more Yes, we typically source HDS students for film selection list at the start of the semester. Refer to our [contact page](https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/hdsfilmfest/contact) for methods to reach us to suggest the film you'd like to see. ## Film Submission Q&A Open all sections Close all sections ### What are the requirements? expand\_more 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](https://hds.harvard.edu/academics/registrar/handbook-for-students) for concerns regarding content guidelines. ### How long can my film be? expand\_more 5 seconds to 90 minutes ### When do I need to express my intent to submit a film? expand\_more Festival Submissions will open in fall 2025. Email submission links to [filmfest@hds.harvard.edu](mailto:///filmfest@hds.harvard.edu) ### When do I need to submit my final film? expand\_more Festival Submissions will open in fall 2025. Email submission links to [filmfest@hds.harvard.edu](mailto:///filmfest@hds.harvard.edu) ### How do I submit my final film? expand\_more Send the link to your video file (e.g. youtube, vimeo, google drive) or the file itself to . ### What video format can I submit? expand\_more MOV, MP4, or AVI Email us at if you have questions. ## Film Fest Team Open all sections Close all sections ### How do I join the team and help plan the next festival? expand\_more 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](https://hdsfilmfest.hwpiacsf.acsitefactory.com/contact) for methods to express interest.