Submissions

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Now Accepting Entries in These Categories

Feature Film:

Duration: 12 to 18 minutes
Films should highlight fly-fishing themes such as adventure, travel, conservation, and related stories. Please note that purely instructional or “how-to” fly-fishing films are not suited for the festival environment.

Short Film:

Duration: 7 to 11 minutes
Films should explore fly-fishing subjects including adventure, travel, conservation, and stories. Again, purely instructional “how-to” fly-fishing films are not appropriate for the festival.

Important Dates:

  • Rough-Cut Submission Deadline: October 31, 2025

  • Official Selection Notification: November 4, 2025

  • Final Submission Package Due: November 15, 2025

Submission Guidelines:

  • All entries must be submitted by the legal owner(s) or authorized agents with full rights to all content, including royalty-free rights to footage, graphics, and music.
  • Submissions are accepted from individuals and production companies alike.

  • We welcome independent, creative storytelling and do not accept films created for corporate, branded, or promotional purposes.
  • Films must not depict illegal, irresponsible, or unethical behavior or activities.

  • Content referencing non-conservation-minded or offensive practices is strictly prohibited.

  • Final submission packages must include: Finished film file, trailer file, two or more short promotional clips (10-15 seconds each), 20 high-resolution images, film synopsis (3-5 sentences), short story (800 words), film title, licensing documentation for your submission

Technical Specifications:

  • Accepted file formats: 1080p30 or 1080p24, H.264 encoded .MP4 or .MOV

  • Bitrate: 20-30 Mbps recommended (higher is better)

  • Files must be progressive scan (no interlaced footage accepted)

  • Aspect ratio: 16:9 or widescreen only (3:4 or 3:2 will be rejected)

  • Audio levels must be normalized: peaks no higher than -2 dB and no important audio below -18 dB; dialogue must be clearly audible over background music

  • Sponsor logos or branding are allowed only in end credits and must not exceed 20 seconds in length

  • All content must be original and exclusive to IF4

Submission of a film to the Trout Tour does not guarantee selection, screening, or inclusion in the festival program. All submissions are subject to review and final approval at the sole discretion of the festival organizers.

Submission Form

Submit your film

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