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NEW QUARANTINE CATEGORY FOR SUMMER 2020 - DETAILS HERE:

RULES FOR THIS CATEGORY:
-RESPECT social distancing and quarantine restrictions imposed by your local government and health organizations
-Must be completed from March 1, 2020 onward.
-1-5 minutes in length
-SUBJECT - must be related to QUARANTINE

SUBMIT HERE: https://filmfreeway.com/CouchFF

Films so good we can't get off the couch!
We are ready to see films - great films that would knock our socks off.
We are ready to see some talent - exquisite talent that would make us laugh, make us cry, scare us or make us think.

We are ready to give awards - IMDb-eligible awards that recognize the best in many categories. This means that any nominations and awards you receive through our festival can be linked/added to your IMDb profile!
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We are ready to screen the best of these films at The Burroughes Building in Toronto - and yes, THE SCREENING ROOM HAS A COUCH!

COUCHFF is a quarterly event committed to highlighting and showcasing the very best short and feature films from around the globe. We welcome filmmakers to submit to our Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter Editions. 

What, Where, When
The 401 Richmond Building
We hold our screenings at The 401 Richmond Building, 401 Richmond St. West, Suite 303, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

SUMMER EDITION: JUNE 28, 2020
What Are We Looking For?
Narrative, documentary, animation and experimental short films, 120 minutes in length and under.

We have divided the entries into the following categories:

1:00 to 5:00 Minutes
5:01 to 10:00 Minutes
10:01 to 20:00 Minutes
20:01 to 30:00 Minutes
30:01 to 60:00 Minutes
60:01 Minutes to 120 Minutes
15-Second Story 

Four deadlines to remember:

Early Bird Deadline
Regular Deadline
Late Deadline
​Extended Deadline

I Submitted My Film - Now What?
All films submitted will be watched and judged by our committee of industry professionals. 

NOT SELECTED - We thank you for submitting but your film was not selected at this time.
SEMI-FINALIST - Your film is eligible for a host of awards and will undergo a private jury screening. *You can list this as an IMDb nomination.
FINALIST - Your film scored among the top films, is eligible for awards and will be screened at our live event. *You can list this as an IMDb nomination.
AWARD WINNER - Your film has won an award and a PDF certificate and personalized laurel will be emailed to you. *You can list this as an IMDb win.