Submit YOUR FILM TO HUMP! 2026
It’s FREE to submit your film to HUMP!
HUMP! shares a portion of all ticket revenue with filmmakers who make it into the festival.
HUMP! audiences award $10,000 in cash prizes to their favorite films!
SUBMISSIONS DUE DECEMBER 5TH, 2025!
In September 2024, we had the opportunity to interview several past HUMP! filmmakers, giving them a chance to reflect on their unique journeys with the festival. They opened up about the inspiration behind their films, the challenges they faced, and the excitement of debuting their work in front of a live audience. They also offered insightful advice for future filmmakers looking to submit to HUMP! and shared what it felt like to be part of a creative community that embraces bold storytelling. Plus, we discussed how they got paid for participating in the festival, proving that creativity and compensation can go hand in hand.
INSIDE HUMP! WITH FILMMAKERS
— WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR —
HUMP! films encompass a diverse spectrum of experiences and expressions, all condensed into concise, five-minute or shorter films that explore the realms of sex, love, and relationships.
Your film can be hardcore, softcore, & vanilla! Your film can showcase a spectrum of orientations and identities, including straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, poly, and genderqueer, & genderfluid perspectives.
Your film can be an animated adventure, dramatic storytelling, a documentary, a mockumentary, or a comedy! Your film can show off your unique kinks and fetishes! Your film can be suspenseful, an erotic thriller, or explore new dimensions with sci-fi and fantasy. Your film can be tales of hookups, role play, orgies, and even educational content to enlighten and entertain.
Anything goes at HUMP! Well, almost anything! No Poop, No Animals, No Minors!
At HUMP!, we celebrate the diversity and creativity of human sexuality safely and respectfully!
SUBMITTING Your Film
Submitting your film to HUMP! is secure, easy, and FREE!
Shoot your filthy, hilarious, sexy, kinky, freaky film! Make sure to check out the guidelines above, and then reference the technical requirements, extra credit and music rights disclaimer below.
HOT TIP: While the maximum runtime is 5 minutes, we especially love HUMP! films that run between 2-3 minutes long (that way we can stuff more films into our lineups). Most films that make it into HUMP! are between 2-3 minutes, so maximize your chances by submitting a shorter film!
Download and complete one Entry Form per film, and one Release Form for each performer in the film.
Get a photo of each performer’s ID (for age verification and performer verification).
Upload your completed forms, film file, and performer IDs together in one folder.
HOT TIP: Dropbox is preferred. WeTransfer & Google Drive also work great!
Email your film submission to: submissions@humpfilmfest.com
We will confirm we have received your submission within 48 hours.
Reminder that your submission folder must include:
Film file
Completed Entry Form
Signed Performer Release Form from ALL performers who appear in your film
Copy of photo ID for all performers
All paperwork remains secure and will not be shared anywhere whatsoever.
There is no limit on how many films you are allowed to submit. We are always accepting HUMP! film submissions!
If you have any technical difficulty with these instructions, contact submissions@humpfilmfest.com.
Technical Requirements
Whether using your phone or a video camera, make sure you are recording in 1080p.
If using a phone, please shoot horizontally in landscape mode and not vertically!
Preferred file formats are .mp4 or .mov, but we can accommodate others if needed.
For You Advanced Filmmakers:
24 frames per second is preferred (but can also work with 23.98 or 29.97)
Audio: 48k, 16 bit, Stereo
Codec either Apple Pro Res or H264
PREFERRED EXPORT: 1920×1080 * 24 frames per second * h.264 video file
Extra Credit
Every year we offer a short list of items you may include in your film. Little “easter eggs” to prove to the audience that your film was made for HUMP!
2026 Extra Credit items to include in your films:
“Sorry, We’re Closed”
Cowboy Hat
Ring of Keys
A Mischievous Toothsome Cursed-looking Plush Toy
Awards
All HUMP! audiences get to vote for their favorite films and award filmmakers $10,000 in cash prizes! The categories include Best Sex, Best Kink, Best Humor, Most Creative, & Best in Show! In addition to the cash prizes for top award categories, HUMP! shares a portion of all ticket revenue with filmmakers who make it into the festival.
Music
You must have the rights to the music used in your film. Permission from the original owner or a Music License agreement must be submitted with your Paperwork
Need help finding music for your film? Here are a few resources:
Production/Filming Assistance
Do you need some help making your film? Need performers or crew? Let Seattle-based Safeword Cinema give you a hand.
The all-female crew at ForPlay Films wants to produce and direct your film for you. See their work here and contact them here.
DIGITAL Submission FORMS
One Entry form is needed per Film. A Release Form & ID are needed for ALL performers who appears in your film. Include all paperwork in one folder.