Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest

Terms & Conditions of Entry into BerIin Sci-fi FiImfest

RULES:

1. Films submitted must belong to the Sci-fi/Fantasy genre. Films not belonging to the Sci-fi/fantasy genre will not be taken into consideration.

2. We welcome films from any country in the world, however, if the film is in any other language other than English, we require embedded subtitles..

3. The submitter must provide: a non-watermarked film, a poster, a log-line synopsis (one sentence only), credits with cast and role included, production year.

4. By submitting (and in the event the film is selected) it is agreed that you will supply us with all the material we require, e.g. the film, all film credit information, 1 Poster or 2 Production stills - Within 30 days of notification.

5. All submissions are preferred as a DCP file, if this is not possible a high res MOV is preferred. Make sure we have access to a high quality download (VIMEO etc) as soon as possible.

6. If you would prefer to send us a hard drive or USB stick, make sure you have a return P&P, for further information contact us: info@berlinscifi.com

7. Secondary category:
• Films must be submitted to a primary genre first, and to a secondary category after.
• The secondary category must be specified, or it may be disqualified.
• Films submitted into the secondary category only will be rejected.

TERMS:

1. The submitter agrees that they are the owner of the work or is the legal representative of the work. You are responsible for all copyright clearances, including music, model/actor releases, distribution rights etc.

2. If you have a distribution deal or sales agent, we advise that you consult them and obtain a letter of agreement allowing you to submit to Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest. Please consult all of your partners prior to entering.

3. Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest cannot be held liable for any infringement on copyright and/or ownership clearance issues.

4. The filmmaker/submitter accepts full responsibility for any breach of intellectual or trademark property.

5. By submitting, you give Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest permission to use the film and/or trailers and/or any other marketing materials you supply to us for any promotional purposes for the festival.

6. By submitting, you give Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest permission to screen the film royalty-free during the festival and at the designated venue(s).

7. Once a film is officially accepted into the festival, it can no longer be withdraw from the festival line-up or the festival’s ongoing program.

8. FAN FILMS: Are accepted and welcomed into this event. The filmmaker must have obtained all permissions from the copyright holder and/or the franchise holder and/or the intellectual property owner to create his homage film.

9. By submitting, the filmmakers agrees he has read and understood these terms & conditions of entry.

10. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change, modify or otherwise alter these Terms and Conditions at any time. Unless otherwise indicated, amendments will become effective immediately. Please review these Terms and Conditions periodically. Current stand: 28.12.2019

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):

For more information on our data protection policy visit https://www.berlinscifi.com/privacy-policy/ or email us at info@berlinscif.com should you have any specific questions regarding your data.

PLEASE NOTE:

That we are totally self funded and have no major sponsorship partners, as a result, if your film is accepted, we DO NOT provide accommodation or flights for you to attend the festival. You will receive TWO FESTIVAL PASSES and the opportunity to hold/take part in a Question and Answer and/or a Panel Discussion with the viewing public should you wish to do so. In which case, please contact us with your ideas within a reasonable time frame prior to the event, so we can schedule accordingly.

To help you with your submission have a look at this article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/essential-film-festival-submission-information-anthony-straeger/