Entry fee(s) are not refundable.
Multiple entries are permitted in all categories as long as the film has been released after May 1, 2025.
Cash prizes are issued in Canadian currency only. Payment is made via email transfer or PayPal in Canada, and via PayPal or Western Union only outside of Canada. Neither Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society (“Sher Pride”) nor its affiliates are responsible for any government taxes or withholdings related to the allocation of prize money; such responsibility is solely that of the prize winner. The funds will be transferred within 30 days after the festival.
Cash prizes are for directors. If there are multiple directors then the cash prizes are equally split amongst them.
For films with distributors, we will offer payment on a case-by-case basis.
Decisions made by the jury are final and are not open to arbitration.
All films must be uploaded to FilmFreeway. Filmmakers with official selections must provide download access of their film on FilmFreeway. A download link to the film can also be emailed to media@sundarprize.com.
All films must have burned in English subtitles.
The official trailer (YouTube link preferred), official poster, synopsis, and producer and director bio and photo, as well as 3 photo stills must be emailed to media@sundarprize.com for marketing and promotion purposes.
Please also send your film’s social media handles for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, as well as the film’s official website by emailing media@sundarprize.com.
The director must currently be a student or submit a student film that was released after May 1, 2024. The student can be enrolled in any discipline or program.
Films submitted in the Youth category must be directed by a youth 19 years or younger.
All filmmakers that are not selected can request feedback after the festival by emailing programming@sundarprize.com
All entrants must ensure that appropriate clearances for copyright and personal rights required for public exhibition, marketing, and promotion of the official trailer and submitted film have been obtained. Failure to do so may result in the entry being disqualified. Upon selection, the entrant grants Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society (Sher Pride), and its sponsors, supporters, community partners, and festival partners, the right to utilize publicity materials related to the film (i.e., press kits, posters, filmmaker profiles, stills, trailers, preview tapes, and to edit festival trailers, etc.) for promotional purposes in all mediums, including broadcast, print, and internet. By submitting a film, you indemnify Sher Pride and its affiliates, directors, officers, sponsors, community partners, festival partners, and other related persons from any and all liability resulting from your failure to comply with this section or any other such breach of the rights of a third party. Furthermore, by submitting to the Sundar Prize Film Festival you release Sher Pride from all risk and liability in the event of theft or breach of copyright of your materials while on Festival premises. The official trailer and clips from the film may be used in media interviews and other marketing and promotion of Sher Pride, the festival, sponsors, and community partners. The selected films will be screened at Simon Fraser University – Surrey Campus and/or Landmark Cinemas in Guildford in Surrey, British Columbia before a live audience or online.
The film has been submitted for consideration with the knowledge and consent of the Producer(s) and/or rights holders listed in the submission.
Participation in the Sundar Prize Film Festival implies an understanding and acceptance of these regulations.
Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society reserves the right to change or modify these rules and regulations at any time without prior notice.
The Sundar Prize Film Festival is a project of Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society (Sher Pride).

