WorldFest60 Jury Application

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Thank you for your interest in joining the WorldFest-Houston jury! Your expertise and insight would be a valuable addition in selecting the award winners of tomorrow. Please complete the form below to help us match you with appropriate jury categories.

Your support and eyeballs help us recognize the future of filmmaking and validate creative excellence. We'll provide you with a judging rubrick and festival passes/goodies with our thanks!

Email *

Full Name (First, Last) *

Email Address (to be used for Jury communication and to access FilmFreeway for judging) *

Phone Number (for urgent updates) *

City and Country of Residence

Film(s) and year(s) of award win at WorldFest-Houston (if applicable).

How did you find out about WorldFest?

Have you attended WorldFest before?

Yes

Not yet!

What's your age range? *

Under 18! (okay, no racy stuff for you!)

18-30

31-45

46-61

61 and up!

Who cares? (some folks like to know our jury demographics, nbd)

What's your gender identity? *

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Other:

We are committed to building a jury that reflects a wide range of perspectives. Do you identify with any of the following? (Check all that apply — optional) *

LGBTQIA+

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or Person of Color)

Disabled

Neurodiverse

Veteran

Immigrant / First-Generation American

Religious or Cultural Minority

Caregiver

Prefer not to answer

Other:

Required

Available Jury Commitment (Approximately October - March) *

10 - 20 Projects

20 - 40 Projects

40+ Projects

Movies are LIFE! I want to see as many of the 1,500 entries as possible!

Current Role/ Organization

Union/ Professional Affiliations

Relevant industry experience

Previous jury or festival experience

Categories you might like to judge:

Features

Shorts

Documentaries

Commercials/PSA

Screeenplays

Other:

Favorite Genre(s)?

Some folks have genres they don't like. Anything you'd like to avoid? (e.g. horror, music videos or romance)

Languages Spoken

Do you have any films or screenplays submitted to WorldFest60 or close personal/professional ties to a submitting filmmakers? This does not mean you cannot be a part of the jury but you will NOT be judging the project(s) you are connected to as that's a conflict of interest.

Yes

Other:

Clear selection

If so, what film(s), filmmakers are you associated with?

Why would you like to serve on the WorldFestHouston jury? *

If selected, will you be able to attend the 60th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival?

Yes

Only if there is travel, lodging support.

Too soon to know!

Clear selection

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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