Out on Film

The main submission deadline for Out on Film is around 26 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Submitting to Out on Film costs from USD 25 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

Regional. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.

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

Out on Film takes place in Atlanta, United States.

Out on Film 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; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run Out on Film through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.