FAQ
Is Kaleidoscope open to the public?
Does my short film have to be about soccer or American football, and must the story take place in the United States or Mexico?
Does my short film have to be about soccer or American football, and must the story take place in the United States or Mexico?
Yes, Kaleidoscope is open to the public. We welcome all film enthusiasts to submit their work. You do not have to be a professional filmmaker to participate.
Does my short film have to be about soccer or American football, and must the story take place in the United States or Mexico?
Does my short film have to be about soccer or American football, and must the story take place in the United States or Mexico?
Does my short film have to be about soccer or American football, and must the story take place in the United States or Mexico?
Yes, only short films that are about either of the two types of football—or both—will be considered. The story of the short film must take place either in the United States, in Mexico, or in both countries.
When is the deadline to submit my short film?
Does my short film have to be about soccer or American football, and must the story take place in the United States or Mexico?
If my short film is not finished by December 15, can I request an extension?
The call for entries closes on December 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
If my short film is not finished by December 15, can I request an extension?
Does my short film have to be about soccer or American football, and must the story take place in the United States or Mexico?
If my short film is not finished by December 15, can I request an extension?
No, no extensions to the deadline will be granted under any circumstances. Only works received by the close of the call will be considered for final selection.
When and how will the winners be announced?
What language does the short film need to be in?
How can I submit my short film to participate?
The winners of Kaleidoscope will be announced on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The announcement will be made on the Kaleidoscope Instagram account and website. Winners will also be contacted in writing via the email address registered on the FilmFreeway platform.
How can I submit my short film to participate?
What language does the short film need to be in?
How can I submit my short film to participate?
Kaleidoscope will only accept short films submitted through the FilmFreeway platform.
Is there a cost to participate in Kaleidoscope?
What language does the short film need to be in?
What language does the short film need to be in?
No, there is no cost to participate in Kaleidoscope through the FilmFreeway platform.
What language does the short film need to be in?
What language does the short film need to be in?
What language does the short film need to be in?
The short film can be in any language, but if the language is not English or Spanish, it must include subtitles in either Spanish or English.
Do I have to live in the United States or Mexico to participate?
Do I have to live in the United States or Mexico to participate?
Do I have to live in the United States or Mexico to participate?
You do not need to live in the United States or Mexico to participate in Kaleidoscope, but it is essential that the story of the short film takes place either in the United States or in Mexico, or in both countries.
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