Batroun Mediterranean Film Festival

Rules and Regulations:

1- FILMS PRODUCED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2023 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUBMISSION.

2- THE FESTIVAL COMPETITION INCLUDES FILMS FROM MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES ONLY, YET, THE FESTIVAL INCLUDES A SPECIAL SELECTIVE PROGRAM FOR OFF MEDITERRANEAN FILMS.

3- BMFF offers logistic support for the filmmakers of selected international films who wish to visit Lebanon to participate in the festival screenings and activities.

4- Submission fees are non refundable and non reimbursable under any circumstances; BMFF does not reimburse any submission fees for films who are not selected for the festival program, or who withdrew their submissions at any time.

5- BMFF retains the right to accept or decline any film, for whatever reason, without any explanation.

6- Applicant admits that he/she is authorized to submit the film, being the rights-holder or authorized representative of the film.

7- BMFF receives exhibition copy in QuickTime 1080p HD 8 bit uncompressed or Apple ProRes file or equivalent via a downloadable link.

8- All non-English speaking films must have adequate English subtitles.

9- Screening fees must be declared prior to or upon submission. If a screening fee is only indicated after the official selection has been announced, the festival retains the right to revoke the film's acceptance.

10- BMFF holds the right to:
• Use the selected films for trailers and publicity usage
• Screen the winning films in other related events inside Lebanon, and recommend the winning films to other international film festivals that collaborate with BMFF after the approval of the filmmakers.