The Declaration of IndependentsSM

With this revolutionary suite of online tools, Withoutabox declares all members of the film community to be free from restrictive distribution channels.

Withoutabox grants the power to simply and economically manage the entire process — from production to festivals to distribution to connecting with fans — and the inalienable right to enjoy all artistic and financial rewards to which one is entitled.

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Withoutabox

For Filmmakers

& Screenwriters


A worldwide audience for your films


— Discover more than 5,000 festivals across six continents
— Securely submit films, forms, & fees online to 850 festivals
— Promote your films to over 57 Million fans on IMDb
— Upload screenplays, trailers, clips, posters, & photos
— Get the latest on fests, competitions, & exhibition opps
— Self-distribute on DVD, VOD, & streaming video

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Filmmaker Frequently Asked Questions

For Film Festivals

& Screenplay Competitions


An innovative online submissions system


— Market to 300,000 filmmakers & writers in 200 countries
— Streamline your season with paperless apps & press kits
— Search submissions by genre, category, runtime, & more
— View DVDs and/or Secure Online Screener submissions
— Become IMDb-qualifying to grant legit films a title page
— Accept entry fees in one of five currencies, or not at all

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