Beirut International Children and Family Film Festival

Rules and Regulations:

1- FILMS PRODUCED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2022 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUBMISSION.

2- Filmmakers are invited to submit their original work to Beirut International Children and Family Film Festival (BICAF) for the listed categories and as per the assigned duration of each category.

3- Beirut International Children and Family Film Festival (BICAF) holds the right to:
• Select the film that is qualified to be in the official selection of the festival
• 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 BICAF after the approval of the filmmakers

4- Submission fees are non refundable and non reimbursable under any circumstances; BICAF 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- BICAF 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- BICAF 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 (French subtitles is a plus).

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.