Albuquerque Film & Music Experience

TERMS & CONDITIONS
By submitting to the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience, filmmakers understand the terms and conditions and have read the below guidelines. Films already in distribution or on public platforms such as Vimeo or YouTube are welcome to submit, but will not be considered for awards.

The following will apply IF your film is selected:

1. The film will be screened during the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience and will be eligible to win a filmmaker award under the categories you submit your film.

2. The exhibition copy of the film will be emailed to AFMX either as a downloadable, non-password protected electronic file (mp4 only) or via Vimeo, Dropbox, WeTransfer, or Google Drive.

IF YOUR SCREENING/EXHIBITION COPY IS NOT RECEIVED BY MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024, IT MAY NOT BE SCREENED AS PART OF OUR PROGRAM.

3. Any use of the film outside of our screening team MUST be approved by the filmmaker. This may include a private screening for the press to write a story on the film.

4. A sample clip of the film or trailer may be promoted via the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience website, ticketing site utilized by AFMX, YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, or any other social media site with respect to promoting AFMX and the screening of the film.

5. You permit AFMX to use your name and stills from the film submitted on FilmFreeway (at least one print-quality and one web version provided upon request) for all promotional purposes.

The following will apply for all movie submissions:

1. AFMX retains the right to archive the submitted file or copy of the film in physical and/or digital format solely for historical and research purposes and will not publicly screen it without your permission. All submissions should be downloaded to FilmFreeway for easy access to the entire AFMX screening committee.

2. AFMX will conduct private screening sessions with its screening team to review submissions, which may include the film.

3. AFMX will not return any thumb drives, hard drives or discs received unless filmmaker requests and pays for shipping. Filmmakers are responsible to supply a prepaid, self addressed envelope or packaging to AFMX that should be sent with original shipment of exhibition copy if a physical copy is sent.

4. AFMX does not provide refunds on submission fees.

5. All entries must have a production date of 2022.

FILM ENTRY GUIDELINES
1.  All entries must be submitted online through Film Freeway, including: Name Film, Run Time, Synopsis or Logline

2.   File format submission criteria:  

•    File size is 10GB max. 1080p resolution in .mp4 format
•    H.264 codec, 24 fps, variable bit rate 8-10 Mbps
•    Audio: 320 kbps5.1 Surround, 2.0 Stereo 

​3.    You must complete a separate submission if submitting more than one film. Entry fees are per film entered and must be paid and confirmed on FilmFreeway. Please contact AFMX if you need to re-submit your project for any reason.

4.    All filmmakers with selected projects will be notified regarding acceptance by Monday, June 26, 2024, by the email address provided at the time of submission.

5.   Digital Press Kit with the following is required with all film submissions:

•    Primary contact for the film:  name, email, and phone
•    Production Stills.  Must be 960x380px, up to 2 stills
•    Poster Link. Must be 960x380px

​5.    Film and trailer links must be a downloadable from FilmFreeway, Vimeo, Dropbox, or WeTransfer link. File size is 10GB max. 1080p resolution in .mp4 format.

6.    We highly suggest that all filmmakers whose work is submitted and accepted into the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience prepare to represent their film at the festival.

NM SCREENPLAY COMPETITION:

By entering the AFMX Screenwriting Competition you agree to all the rules listed.
1. All submissions are to be sent digitally via FilmFreeway in PDF format only.
2. Maximum page count is 12 pages.
3. All entries must be in English but can be in Spanish with translation.
4. There is no limit to the number of screenplays you may submit.
5. Contact details or names are allowed to be on the title page, but not recommended.
6. All screenplays should be written in industry standard format (Courier 12 pt font).
7. Short scripts and TV scripts can be any genre.
8. Submitted scripts must be original work and the sole property of the applicant(s).
9. Screenplays submitted must not have been previously sold or produced. Adapted or based on screenplays are also accepted.
10. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to register their screenplay and secure clearance from the copyright holders of any copyrighted materials included within the submitted screenplay.
11. All entrants, including the semi-finalists and winners, retain complete and exclusive rights to their work.
12. All ages are eligible.
13. Original work that have not started film production are eligible.
14. By submitting, you agree to release and hold harmless AFMX New Mexico Screenwriting Competition (short script only) and its subsidiary, parent, and affiliated companies from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to damages and negligence to property and persons, including but not limited to invasion of privacy, defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, copyright, infringement of trademark or other intellectual property rights relating to a participant’s entry, participation in the contest and/or acceptance or use or misuse of the prize.