SUBMISSION
Films must have been completed within ONE YEAR of the festival, and not already have had significant commercial or broadcast exposure. Films shown at other festivals or in limited non-commercial exhibitions are eligible.
Non-English language films must be either subtitled or dubbed in English. Submission fees & forms must be complete. Multiple submissions are allowed, each with its own submission form. Commercials, advertisements, works in progress and pornography will not be considered.
Fill in all the details on the film submission form and meet all press kit requirements (i.e. still images, trailer). Failing to do so will affect the consideration process.
By submitting your film to the Festival, you agree to the final decision made by the festival committee. Neither the festival committee nor the jury can provide any comments about your work. Any filmmaker who contacts a juror about the status of a submitted film may be disqualified.
The festival has a strict no refund policy.
EXHIBITION & SCREENING
Films must be provided in DCP or Mov. format. Downloadable is preferable but physical can be arranged on a case by case basis.
Note that a downloadable file will be required for the censor board to preview to issue the LSF certificate.
Screenings are scheduled at the discretion of the Festival. Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the published schedule, We reserve the right to make changes at any time for any reason. Bali Film Festival will not be liable for any costs claimed as a result of a schedule change.
Once accepted, a film cannot be withdrawn without written approval by the festival committee.
All films may be submitted for Offline, Online, or Hybrid screening. Refusal to allow Online screening will not impact the chances of selection for Offline screening. However, Offline screening may be limited due to unforeseen events.
The Festival reserves the right to use the provided promotional materials (in full or part) for promotional purposes. Bali Film Festival is granted permission to exhibit the film at its associated events during the current festival year and up to its next edition, where the film will receive proper credit and promotion.
FILMMAKER ATTENDANCE
We encourage anyone connected to the production to attend so please inform us as soon as possible if this is a probability. The Festival sets aside a limited number of tickets for each filmmaker’s screening(s). Acceptance of your film into the Festival program should not be interpreted as also including travel expenses and associated costs.
LOSS OR DAMAGE
Every precaution will be taken to prevent loss or damage to materials. Bali Film Festival is not responsible should any materials be damaged or lost while in transit to or from the Festival.
ENTRY LIABILITY
The filmmaker holds Bali Film Festival, its foundation, management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, etc. harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from entry.
By submitting your film(s), you acknowledge that you have all necessary rights and permissions for the film(s) and agree to grant permission for the Bali Film Festival to exhibit. The filmmaker indemnifies the organizers of the Festival against all claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses (including legal fees), proceedings, and losses resulting from the screening of the film at the Festival or from claims by any third parties.
SHIPPING
All exhibition materials must be received in the Bali Film Festival headquarters by Monday, 15 May 2023.
Festival Headquarters Address: Jl. Mertasari 10-B, Sanur 80228, Bali, Indonesia
SCREENING FEE
The Festival does not cover screening fees on submissions. By submitting to Bali Film Festival you agree that no screening or loaner fee will be required for your film to be shown at the Festival.
WAIVER REQUESTS
Indonesian Nationals (WNI) automatically qualify for free submissions. Please refer to the WNI CATEGORY and complete the details.
Submission Fee Waivers for NON-INDONESIAN productions will only be considered when a request is received between Tuesday, 1 February 2023 and Tuesday, 8 February 2023. World Premieres and Award Winners are given priority.
Waiver codes are valid for selected films only and not transferable.
FORCE MAJEURE
Bali Film Festival, its authorized representatives or agents shall not be liable for any delays or cancellations occurring because of circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to acts of civil or military authority, national emergencies, work stoppages, travel restrictions, acts of God, or failure of communication or power supply. In the event of venue cancellation, the festival shall take reasonable steps to minimize losses but shall have no liability with respect thereto.
