How Do Filmmakers Submit a Film to JUMP Society?

JUMP Society accepts short films that are under 10 minutes and have a connection to Juneau, submitted before the festival deadline with a submission form (online or PDF) included. The festival is non-competitive, so there is no judging or awards—the goal is simply to screen local work. To submit, you need to meet the Juneau-connection and runtime requirements, send your film and form before the stated cutoff, and confirm details by phone or email if anything is unclear.

Eligibility Requirements

Before preparing a submission, check that your film meets the two core criteria JUMP Society lists for every festival:

• Runtime: The film must be less than 10 minutes.
• Juneau connection: The film must have a connection to Juneau. The site states this requirement but does not spell out exactly what qualifies, so if you are unsure whether your film meets it, contact JUMP Society directly.

The festival is non-competitive. There is no competition category, ranking, or prize structure described—entries are screened as part of a local showcase.

Submission Deadlines

Deadlines are set per festival and fall roughly two to three days before the first screening night. From the festivals listed on the site:

Deadlines shift with each festival, so confirm the current one on the JUMP Society site rather than relying on a past date.

How to Submit

1. Confirm your film qualifies. Check the runtime (under 10 minutes) and the Juneau connection before doing anything else.
2. Complete the submission form. JUMP Society provides the form in two formats—online or PDF. Use whichever the current festival page offers.
3. Include the form with your film. The site instructs filmmakers to "make sure to include the submission form (online or PDF) with your film." Submit the form together with your film, not separately.
4. Send your submission before the deadline. The cutoff is stated as "before" a specific date, so aim to submit ahead of it rather than on the day.
5. Check the submission guidelines. The site points filmmakers to submission guidelines for more information; read these before sending, since they may cover format or delivery details not summarized here.
6. Contact JUMP Society with questions. Call (907) 586-3440 or email [email protected] for more information.

What Happens After You Submit

Accepted films are screened at the Gold Town Nickelodeon (171 Shattuck Way, Juneau) across multiple showtimes. For example, the 2026 festival ran Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 7pm and 9pm, and Sunday at 4:30pm. Because the festival is non-competitive, there is no selection round described beyond meeting the eligibility rules and deadline—but the site does not state whether every eligible submission is guaranteed a screening slot, so treat that as something to confirm with the organizers.

Common Questions

Does it cost anything to submit? The site describes the festival as free to attend and does not mention a submission fee. It also does not state that submission is free, so confirm with JUMP Society if cost matters to you.

Can I submit a film longer than 10 minutes? No—entries must be less than 10 minutes.

What if my film has no Juneau connection? It would not meet the stated eligibility requirement. Contact JUMP Society if you think your film has an indirect connection worth clarifying.

Where do I get the submission form? From the JUMP Society site, in online or PDF format. Include it with your film.

Who do I contact? Call (907) 586-3440 or email [email protected].