Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at FilmItWestCovina@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Do I have to live in the East San Gabriel Valley to qualify for cash and prizes?

Yes, you must live in one of the following cities to qualify:

Azusa
Baldwin Park
Claremont
Covina
Diamond Bar
Glendora
Industry
La Puente
La Verne
Pomona
San Dimas
Walnut
West Covina

Unincorporated cities that are qualified:

Avocado Heights
Charter Oak
Covina Islands
East Azusa
East Irwindale
East San Dimas
Glendora Islands
Hacienda Heights
North Claremont
North Pomona
Northeast La Verne
Northeast San Dimas
Rowland Heights
South Diamond Bar
South San Jose Hills
South Walnut
Valinda
Walnut Islands
West Claremont
West Puente Valley
West San Dimas

Do I have to use the 2023 theme, DREAMS?

Yes, theme usage is judged and is used to select winners.

What is DREAMS?

You are free to interpret DREAMS in your own way. However, below are some definitions to help guide your way in creating your film.

Dream (n):

(1) visionary creation of the imagination

(2) a strongly desired goal or purpose

(3) something that fully satisfies a wish

(4) a state of mind marked by abstraction or release from reality

(5) a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep

(6) an experience of walking life having the characteristics of a dream

Do I have to pay to enter?

No! It is absolutely FREE.

Do I receive a free swag bag?

YES! Every submission will receive one swag bag!

How do I submit my film?

You may submit your film either via email to filmitwcsubmission@gmail.com or on our website! If you choose email, be sure to submit the application and the film in the same email. Be sure to have name of film and director on the email subject line.