rules:

• ALL SUBMISSIONS DUE 9/30/2026 by 11:59PM ET 

• Late entries not accepted

• “Holy City Cinema Film Festival” and “2026” must be included in the design

• Theme: THE POWER OF STORYTELLING and how it moves us through the ages...

• No copyrighted/third‑party/AI-generated art; artist must own the work

• Minors need a parent/guardian signature

• Score will be based on — Originality, Visual impact, Vibe Check, Readability of Key information (title/year)

• How to submit: by online form below

Rights: 

• By entering, artist allows festival to use art for promotion; winner signs a short agreement for final use.

• No copyrighted/third‑party art; artist must own the work

• Deadline is Spetmeber 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time; late entries not accepted

• Minors need a parent/guardian signature

specifications:

• Dimensions: 11×14” min., 24×36” max.

• Resolution 300 dpi

• Format PDF, PNG 

Judges will be looking for:

• Originality  

• Visual impact  

• Vibe Check  (Charleston, original, “PG/G-Rated”)

  • Art that is overly explicit (nudity, violence, controversial) will not be accepted. Please reach out with questions if you are unsure!

• Readability/Key information present

• Print quality at size (see specs)