Films produced, directed, and starring a person who is of African, Caribbean, Latino, Asian, Indigenous,or African American descent. If producer or director is not a person of color, the film must at least star or prominently feature a character of the above ethnicities.

Films will NOT be accepted if:
- produced prior to Jan 1, 2023.
- screening on any digital platform (i.e., Vimeo, YouTube, websites, etc.) during the duration of the 2026 CineOdyssey Animation Festival.
- Total running time for short films must not exceed 30 minutes, features, 120 minutes.
- English subtitles must be included 

This is just an excerpt of the regulations, carefully read the complete regulations before submitting.