BEFORE SUBMITTING:
AAFF21 SUBMISSION BASICS:
(For 2025 Festival, September - 2025)
1 – All submissions received between <submission open date> and <submission close date> will be considered for Ag & Art Film Festival 2025 (AAFF25).
2 - Premiere status is taken into account for all sections, and films that have not yet screened in Solano County prior to AAFF25 will be given priority.
3 – Supporter engagement will be taken into account for all selections. We encourage you to have a website and be active on social media to discover your audience. Why? It's easier for us to promote you if we know who your audience is.
4 – The Jury Award competitive program will only consider submissions completed in 2023 or on track to be completed prior to AAFF25.
5 – Eligible submissions, if not chosen for the Jury Award competitive program will be considered for an Audience Award program
6 – Submissions not in English must have English subtitles.
7 - Selected submissions must provide a 720HD or 1080HD .mpg file via email or filmmaker must allow the festival to download their film from FilmFreeway within 7 days of notification.
OUR PLEDGE TO THE FILMMAKER:
1 – AAFF promises to watch each submission, from start to finish. Guaranteed. You took the time to submit your project to AAFF25 and we’ll take the time to watch it. (Please note that your Vimeo counter will not take into account views if embedded into FilmFreeway.com)
2 – At the end of each submission period, and during the final weeks of our selection process, AAFF will regularly update the main contact on the status of the film. If you change your email address, please be sure to update AAFF. Additionally, we ask that you add agandartfilmfestival@gmail.com to your address book, follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram and please do not unsubscribe from our email list until films have been selected. This will ensure you receive all communications from AAFF during the submission period.
3 - AAFF will never share your contact information, or any part of your film, with a third party without your permission.
IF ACCEPTED TO AAFF25:
1 - If selected to AAFF25, you will be asked to sign an Acceptance Agreement within five (5) business days of initial contact. Failure to do so forfeits acceptance into AAFF25.
2 - All commercial/private property including all trademark and copyrighted materials shown or recorded on the project is the responsibility of the filmmaker. AAFF will not take responsibility for any infringement of copyrighted materials.
3 - Filmmakers of Official Selections agree to provide a 720HD or 1080HD .mpg file via email or filmmaker must allow the festival to download their film from FilmFreeway within 7 days of notification. approximately three (3) weeks prior to the festival. Please do not submit to AAFF25 if you're not able to provide a .mp4 file for screening purposes.
4 - Filmmakers with a feature or short film in the competitive program will be asked to supply a password-protected link for our panel of jurors.
5 – Filmmakers agree that their film, or clips from it, and all other material related to their project may be used and/or published in the event program, AAFF website, social networking sites, blog, and for any promotional purposes which AAFF deems appropriate.
6 – Filmmakers promise to provide AAFF with a full electronic press kit that must include a trailer, images for web and print, cast & crew information, and film synopsis. We can't promote you without your help.
7 – We ask that you participate in AAFF as much as possible. If you’re unable to attend your screening, please have a representative attend in your place. Please support your peers and celebrate independent cinema.
8 - The cost of delivery and pick-up of all materials is the responsibility of the filmmaker.
9 - AAFF holds no responsibility for lost or damaged films or promotional materials. The utmost care will be given with regard to films and promotional materials, but it is solely up to the filmmaker to take full responsibility.
10 - Take a deep breath, relax, and have fun!
By submitting to AAFF25 through FilmFreeway.com confirms that you have read, understand and agree to the AAFF25Terms of Entry.
