Please take time to carefully and thoroughly review the details below, as by submitting your film into competition in the Bread and Roses Film Festival (BRFF), you acknowledge and agree that you shall be bound by the terms of these rules and conditions. All film submissions may only be exclusively accepted via the FilmFreeway platform.
Films submitted must feature women in at least one or more of the following roles:
• Director
• Writer
• Producer
• Editor
General Submission Rules:
• All genres are welcome.
• Films should have been completed, January 2021 or later.
• Premiere status is not required.
• Films previously submitted to BRFF are not eligible.
• Submission waivers and screenings fees will not be provided.
• Once submission fees are processed, they become non-refundable.
• Fees will vary based on submission category and respective deadlines.
• Shorts films are 40 mins or less, exclusive of credits.
• Feature films are 40 to 120 mins, exclusive of credits.
• Music videos are 10 mins or less, exclusive of credits.
• All films must be in English or contain English subtitles.
• Films submitted should be fully finished works, as they will be judged as such.
• DCP is the venue's preferred screening format, allowing for a cinematic experience. Should your film be accepted, please be prepared to submit it as a digital DCP.
• Accepted films must also be ready to share any other requested materials for promotion, such as film posters, still images and social media handles.
• All files should be sent in a digital format, as BRFF cannot assume responsibility for, nor return, any physically mailed materials.
Terms & Conditions:
The individual or organization submitting the film (which must be a wholly original work with no disputes regarding the ownership), hereby warrants that it is duly authorized to commit the film for screening and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.
Applicants are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary rights and permissions for third-party materials included in their films, including but not limited to music, trademarks, logos, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights. If a film is based upon another person’s life, book or other underlying work, applicants must secure the rights to make such adaptations. BRFF expressly disclaims all liability or responsibility for any violations of the foregoing.
BRFF has no obligation to disclose any of the following information: identities of screeners or judges; notes, feedback, or other information relating to the submitted project; and/or details regarding the submission review or selection process. BRFF explicitly disclaims any liability or responsibility for any comments, notes, or opinions expressed about a submission, whether by BRFF, its affiliates or volunteers.
BRFF has no obligation to provide filmmakers nor any other attendees, with ready access and/or free copies of professional audio/visuals taken under contract by BRFF at any related events, be it the opening reception, festival screenings, after party, etc.
Upon selection, the entrant grants BRFF the right to utilize publicity materials related to the production (i.e., press kits, posters, stills, etc.) for promotional purposes in all mediums, including broadcast, print, internet, as well as social media platforms - before, during and after the film festival.
The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Bread and Roses Film Festival (and Precipice Collective) from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of and/or damage to the worked entered.
Participation in BRFF implies an understanding and acceptance of these regulations. The Festival reserves the right to rule on cases not foreseen by these regulations.
BY SUBMITTING THE MATERIAL, I/WE HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND THE FESTIVAL, ITS EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND AFFILIATES FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUBMISSION AND FROM ANY FEES AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES, THAT ANY OF THEM MAY INCUR IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.