EFF T-Shirt Design Contest

Calling all local artists: we want YOU to design this summer’s EFF T-shirt!

Contest rules

1. Originality and Copyright:

Designs must be the contestant's own original work
Designs cannot include copyrighted images, text, or other elements
Designs should not include trademarks, logos, or other protected elements of other organizations
Designs should not include either verbal or visual profanity
Designs should not have been previously published or used in another contest

2. Design Specifications:

File Format:
Designs must be submitted in a high-resolution digital format: .AI, .EPS, .SVG, or .PNG (must be 300dpi or higher with transparent background)
NOTE: Highly detailed images may lose some of their finer elements when converted for screen printing.
Size and Dimensions:
Design should not exceed 11 inches in width and 15 inches in height.
Color Limits:
Designs may be one or two colors
Placement:
The winning design will be printed on the front of the T-Shirt
Message and Tone:
The design should include the text “Easthampton Film Festival” but does not need to include the EFF logo or be directly related to a cinematic theme.

3. Eligibility:

4. Judging Criteria:

5. Other Rules:

Submission Process:
Contestants should submit their designs in an accepted format by email to contest@easthamptonfilmfestival.com or via Dropbox using the button below.
Timeline:
Submissions open August 1st, 2025. Submissions must be received by August 31st, 2025 and the winner will be announced by September 15th, 2025
Prizes:
Winner will receive a T-Shirt featuring their design and an All-Access Pass to EFF 2026
Rights and Usage:
In order for their design to be used, contest winner(s) must sign a release granting the Easthampton Film Festival the right to use and reproduce their design, in any context, in exchange for the stated contest prize(s) but without additional compensation of any kind, at any time, in perpetuity, throughout the universe.