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Indie Movie Submission Form

Directors, Producers and Writers!

Submissions now open for you to submit your independent movie, short film, web series or trailer for showcasing on Hollywood TV and at the Hang On to the Dream Theatre in Hollywood!

"Hey Christopher, just wanted to say thanks again for hosting "Stuck", last night at Indie Movie Night. I've screened the film for a lot of different audiences, but I've never had an audience as engaged as last night.I really had a wonderful time. Thanks so much for your generosity in making this happen for myself and all the other filmmakers you host.Really appreciate your hard work on this!"

- Director/Producer Grady Fiorio

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This is not a "pay-to-play" opportunity.
You can actually be paid for your film to show in the following ways:

 

1) On the big screen at the Hang On to the Dream Theatre in Hollywood, filmmakers receive 100% of the revenue from the ticket sales of your film!

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2) On television on Hollywood TV, a QR Code will be placed at the end of your film where viewers can scan the code and be sent to your website, your tickets page,

your donation page, PayPal, etc.​

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​​​​​​​​This unique opportunity is sponsored by the

Hang On To The Dream Foundation

to help independent filmmakers get more exposure for their talent.​

Submission Tips & Guidelines:

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- NOTE: We are currently only accepting films 15 mins or less

 

Submissions must be HD, broadcast-quality

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- Submissions must be shot in landscape (horizontal) mode. 

No vertically shot movies will be accepted. 

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- Your submission should be as "family-friendly" as possible, "R" rated at the most. 

No nudity (of course)! No excessive use of major "4-letter words"

(you know what the "major" ones are). 

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- For films being shown in the Hang On to the Dream Theatre,

there is a "Q&A" following each film for the audience to chat with cast and crew members.  Special booking priority is given to filmmakers from the Los Angeles area,

or to cast/crew who will be in the LA area.  

 

If you are not located in the Los Angeles area, no problem.  You don't have to be from LA to have your film shown, you can live anywhere in the world.  Just be prepared to make yourself available via Zoom at 7pm PT

(which is 3am if you live in London!).

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- For films only showing on Hollywood TV on Roku,

filmmakers can live anywhere in the world, and all filmmakers whose films are showing on Hollywood TV are welcome to submit a brief intro (1 minute max in length) that will play at the start of their film.  ​​

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NOTE: "Click Here" to see some important broadcasting guidelines​​​

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NOTE:
If you plan on submitting your independent film to a film festival,
be sure to check the festival's submission requirements
before showcasing your film in theatres, on television, or anywhere.
Some festivals only accept film submissions that have never been shown or broadcast anywhere else prior to their festival. 

The form below is ONLY for filmmakers (actors & actresses, click here). 
If you are a director, producer or writer, 
and you'd like to submit your movie or trailer for consideration,
just complete the form below! 

Indie Movie Submission Form

Genre of your film:
Drama
Comedy
Horror
Rom-Com
Thriller
Action
Documentary
Other
Based on the ratings chart above, what rating is your film?
Rated G
Rated PG
Rated P-13
Rated R
Rated NC-17
Are there any "4-letter words" in your submission?
No
If yes, which "4-letter words"?
Do you own the rights to this production, or have legal permission from the owner and everyone associated with the making of this production, to submit this production for broadcast?
Yes
No
Have you showcased your film at any film festivals?
Yes
No
Do you plan on showcasing your film at any film festivals?
Yes, and I have read the warning above about broadcasting films prior to any initial showcasing at a festival
No

TERMS OF USE

                                                         

“Hollywood TV" Terms & Conditions:


By clicking on the "Submit" button below, I confirm that I am 18 years of age or older, and that I am granting permission for my film to be played on the streaming platform “Hollywood TV” on broadcast television, streaming television, internet, etc.  I agree and confirm that the film that I am submitting for broadcast is an original work created by me and/or I have the legal right, and/or permission from the owner of this film, to enter into this agreement and make this submission on their behalf.   I agree that I am submitting this film for broadcast with no expectation of remuneration or compensation of any kind in return, and that I will not be charged for this opportunity.  I confirm that I have the legal right to submit this film that I am submitting, and that Hang On To The Dream Foundation will not owe me, or anyone associated with this film, including, but not limited to, my other cast members, my film crew, my agent, my manager and/or my publisher, any form of compensation for broadcasting and/or promoting this film. By submitting this film for broadcast, and by clicking on the "Submit" button below, I agree to permit my image, voice, creative concept, and all of the contents of this film, to be played on the air over television broadcast signals, as well as the internet stream, around the world.  I also understand that portions of my film may be used to promote its appearance on “Hollywood TV”.   Further, it is understood that my film submission may be broadcast on televisions around the world and, therefore, may be seen by millions of people.  As a result of that fact, I understand that I need to exercise extreme caution if anyone contacts me with an interest in hiring me as a result of them seeing my film on television.  I understand that Hollywood TV, Hang On To The Dream Foundation, and any of its supporters, staff, directors, sponors, donors, etc. are not responsible for any harm, personally or professionally, that may happen to me as a result of my film submission and its subsequent televised broadcast on Hollywood TV.  I understand that this is an "airplay for exposure" opportunity and that the submission of my film does not automatically guarantee inclusion or acceptance of my film for placement and/or broadcast. I also understand that I retain 100% ownership of my film at all times and can request my film to be removed from airplay for any reason at any time.  I understand this to be a free opportunity to help promote artists and their careers, skills and talents, and that Hang On to the Dream Foundation takes great pride in selecting and broadcasting films based, solely, on the merit of their quality.  Thus, it is understood that all films must meet certain professional broadcasting criteria and Hang On to the Dream Foundation, Roku, and the TV broadcasters, reserve the right to remove, or refuse to broadcast, any film for any reason at any time.  

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I confirm my agreement with the Terms of Use herein by typing my name, to serve as an Electronic Signature, in the box below:

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