Open Call: Dig Deeper

INDEPENDENT
FILM FESTIVAL

Submit your indie masterpiece and join the mobile-first vertical cinema ecosystem. Don’t stay on the surface—dig deeper.

Submit via FilmFreeway Festival Details

Festival Focus

We seek independent stories that push boundaries and prioritize groundbreaking ideas over high budgets.

Awards

  • 🏆 Golden Pickaxe: Best Film
  • 💎 Silver Ore: Jury Special Prize
  • 🎬 Madenix Selection: Platform Distribution

Rules

  • Max 20 Mins: Short and impactful.
  • 📅 2023+: Recent productions only.
  • 📱 9:16 Adaptation: Mobile-ready vision.

9:16 Vertical Release Model

Madenix brings cinema to the palm of your hand. All selected works are adapted into a 9:16 (Vertical) format by our professional technical team, preserving cinematographic integrity.

Films are presented on the platform in immersive 1-2 minute chapters. This model ensures independent art reaches the highest engagement rates in the mobile world.

"The platform reserves the right to create vertical adaptations of all horizontal submissions."

Frequently Asked Questions

Must I shoot vertically?

No. Films shot in horizontal (16:9) will be optimized for vertical format by us. However, compositions suitable for vertical viewing are always an advantage.

AI Films?

Absolutely. We welcome submissions from visionary directors who incorporate AI tools into their creative process.

Revenue Model?

Revenues are used for the development of the Madenix ecosystem, server maintenance, and global platform marketing.

Subtitles?

As a global platform, English subtitles (hard-coded or SRT) are highly recommended for all non-English films.

CONTACT

For all inquiries regarding the festival and submissions:

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