1. Who is eligible to apply for a grant to organize a SFC festival?

Universities and cultural institutions with non-profit status can apply for the grant. 

2. Can I choose the films myself?

Yes, you can choose the films you want from our roster. All of them have been carefully selected by our curators and each one of them is of excellent quality. Our film library is brimming with visionary films and rare cinematic treats. You’ll also find commercial favorites. SFC is not just about discovering wonderful new cinema. It’s also about discussing and sharing these stories. It's a place where you can gather and talk about alternative endings, actors' performances or post  questions on our ´comments´ web section . Use our rating system and leave comments on the movies in the designated area. You can also share your thoughts with students and professors from other universities on our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages. Heated debates and passionate arguments are welcome! If you would like to help in selecting films, please write us.

3. Does the Festival have to take place at a specific time?

The Festival should take place at any time during the 2012-2013 academic year.

4. Can I decide the number of films that I screen? Is a minimum number required?

Yes, you must include at least five films in your festival. You may choose to include more than five, but in that case you must pay 100% of the rental costs for the additional films.

5. What is the format of the screening?

All films will be available via digital streaming in DVD and HD quality. We have invested a lot to offer you excellent streaming quality. Once you have selected your films, you will be given an access code for the films which will correspond with the timing of your festival. With this access code, you will only need a projector and high-speed Internet access to screen the films.

6. What are the system requirements to watch films on SFC?

Films will be screened in Flash and HTML5 so general system requirements are:

- Operating system: Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7.MacOsX 10.4 o higher.

- A broadband Internet connection (At least 3Mb/sec)

- At least 2 GB RAM and 2 Ghz processing power

- An up-to-date version of Flash. (If you don't have one, you can download it for free here)

7. Will I be able to test the films?

You will have access to the films a week prior to your festival and we strongly encourage you to test them with the exact same equipment you will be using for exhibition during the festival.

8. In what countries is SFC service available?

At this point in time, SFC service is only available in the United States and Canada.

9. How many times can I screen the movies and for how long?

Each film may be screened twice within a five-week period. You can decide if you want to hold daily or weekly screenings, as long as the festival takes place within five weeks.

10. When should I pay the screening fee? Is it possible to pay it after the screening?

The screening fee must be paid up front via PayPal.

11. When will I receive the grant?

If your grant application is approved, you will receive the grant money as a way of a discount of the screening fee. 

12. How do I pay for my festival?

SFC accepts major credit cards through PayPal system. American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and payment from your checking account. All credit card transactions are completed by PayPal, an easy and reputable provider. Once your credit card has been authorized, we immediately delete all your payment information from our servers. Your billing information is transmitted using a secure Internet connection (SSL). We’re a friendly bunch, and we want to make you happy, so we’re working hard to make sure you have a safe shopping experience. If your school have issues with this payment method, contact us. We will try to accomodate your needs.

13. Can I include the SFC program within a larger festival?

Yes, you can include it as part of a larger festival, as long as you include all five films and credit them to SFC.

14. I noticed that in the biography area it says "filmmakers are available for a Q&A."  What does this mean?

Most of our filmmakers are available for a Q&A via Skype. If your school has resources, you could also bring filmmakers on campus to introduce the film or organize a workshop. Please write us and we can put you in touch with them to organize this special event.

15. What if I want to have only two of these films in my film program?

You can book the films through our system, but you won´t be eligible to grant funding. Therefore you will need to cover the full rental fee.

16. When will more films be added?

Every Fall we will expand the library steadily!

17.  Can I tell what subtitles the film will have?

All films are subtitled in English. For original language information look into the provided films’ data. Not all the films are in Spanish or Portuguese. We have them in Basque, Guarani, Aymara, Catalan...We don't want you to have any unexpected surprises!

18. Can I design my own promotional materials?

No, we prefer that you promote your festival with the materials that we have already prepared for that purpose.