Question 1

When is the Directors Notes submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The main submission deadline for Directors Notes is around 13 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Question 2

How much does it cost to submit to Directors Notes?

Accepted Answer

Submitting to Directors Notes costs from GBP 47 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Question 3

Does Directors Notes require a premiere?

Accepted Answer

No premiere requirement. Directors Notes accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

Question 4

Is Directors Notes an award qualifying festival?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Directors Notes can qualify a film for an Academy Award (Oscar), subject to the specific category and condition for each award. The exact route differs per award body.

Question 5

Where is Directors Notes held?

Accepted Answer

Directors Notes takes place in Online, United Kingdom.

Question 6

Is Directors Notes a scam, or is it legitimate?

Accepted Answer

Directors Notes is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Directors Notes through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.

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