Bird Watching International Film Festival

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• We do not accept films that have utilized AI in the creative process in any capacity, including but not limited to use of AI or ChatGPT or similar software anywhere in the scripting process, or any AI prompted or generated video or audio.

• We consider films regardless of premiere status. If your film has premiered at another festival, or is currently available online, it is still eligible for submission. Filmmaker must not have acquired theatrical distribution before submitting, and are assumed to have the theatrical screening rights for their film if submitted.

• There are no completion deadline requirements for your film to be eligible. Older works are accepted.

• All films in a language other than English must be subtitled in English for festival presentation.

• Filmmakers must own rights to their film and all its components prior to submitting their film for consideration.

• Bird Watching International Film Festival & Bird Watching Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. By submitting your film, you grant the Bird Watching Film Festival the right to use still images and short video clips (less than 30 seconds) of all accepted films in any festival promotional materials.

• The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The individual or corporation submitting the film shall indemnify and hold harmless Bird Watching International Film Festival 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) that may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.

• If accepted, all entrants are responsible for delivering the final copy of their film and other materials, such as: trailer, press stills, and press-kit, by the deadline.

• If accepted, filmmakers are encouraged to attend the festival. Unfortunately, at this time, The Bird Watching International Film Festival does not provide room, board or travel for filmmakers or compensation of any kind.

• All accepted filmmakers who attend in person will be given the opportunity to engage in an audience Q&A after the screenings of their film.