The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival exhibits nearly 70 documentary films in a variety of programs. Submitted films will be considered for both the NEW DOCS and Invited Program categories. Filmmakers whose films are selected for Full Frame will be notified at the time of acceptance whether their films will be screening in the NEW DOCS or Invited Program categories. Films screening in the Invited Program are not eligible for awards.

Full Frame 2025 will take place Thursday, April 3, through Sunday, April 6, in person, in Durham, North Carolina. The festival will not incorporate an online screening showcase.

Short and feature documentary films completed after January 1, 2024, are eligible for Full Frame 2025. Films 40 minutes or less are considered shorts. Films 41 minutes or longer are considered features. Full Frame does not accept entries with total running times over 180 minutes.

 ENTRY FEE & DEADLINES:  Entry fees must be paid by credit card and are non-refundable. The Regular Deadline is Monday, September 30, at 11:00pm ET. The Late Deadline is Friday, November 15, at 11:00pm ET.

Have additional questions about submitting?
Please email fullframesubmissions@duke.edu.

View more information at https://www.fullframefest.org/2025-call-for-entries/

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