CJFF TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for consideration, all films MUST meet the following requirements:
a) The film must be a non-fictional documentary. No dramas or drama-documentaries will be considered.
b) Documentaries must be longer than six minutes.
c) Selections are aligned with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Documentaries must focus on justice issues such as human rights, the environment, animal rights, or social issues.
d) Documentaries should highlight contemporary, relevant issues for our time.
e) Post-production completed by January 1st, 2025.
f) All films must have English subtitles. This is for English language films as well, so we can meet our accessibility mandate and those who are hard of hearing can enjoy all screenings.
g) Projects previously submitted to the Festival and not programmed will not be reconsidered.
2. SELECTION
Selected films for the Calgary Justice Film Festival (CJFF) 2026 festival will be notified by the end of July 2026.
3. TERMS
By submitting a film project (the 'Film') to CJFF for consideration for the 2026 festival you acknowledge and agree to the following:
a) You represent and warrant to CJFF that CJFF has legal permission to screen the Film and:
i) You are are authorized to submit this film on behalf of yourself or others and you are authorized to grant permission to CJFF to screen the Film.
ii) Exhibition of the Film at the Festival will not violate any law or any right or consent of any person or entity.
iii) The film is not subject to any litigation, arbitration, or other adversarial claim or proceeding.
iv) Exhibition of the film will not violate/infringe any copyright, patent, privacy right, publicity right, trademark, service mark or other personal/property right of any person/entity, and that the film does not include a defamation of any person/entity. You have paid and will pay in full all license fees, clearance fees, and other obligations, of any kind associated with the exhibition of the film.
b) If the film is accepted by the CJFF for it's programming season you acknowledge:
i)That CJFF’s exhibition of the film does not and will not create any confidential or fiduciary relationship between CJFF and/or the Film’s Owners.
ii)On behalf of yourself and the Film’s Owners, that you understand that film exhibition fees will be paid only in accordance with the CARFAC - RAV Minimum Recommended Fee Schedule for organizations with less than a $100,000CAD operating budget (including CJFF): https://carfac-raav.ca/2026-en/2026-en-1/#A.2.1_Single_screenings_and_audio_presentations
c) You acknowledge that no obligation of any kind is assumed by, or may be implied against, the CJFF or the Festival in the event of, by virtue of, or as a result of the CJFF’s selection of the Film for the Festival.
d) You and the Film’s Owners understand and acknowledge that the selection of the Film for inclusion in the Festival does not and will not in any way constitute an express or implied endorsement or approval by the CJFF or the Festival of the content of the Film or any opinion expressed therein.
e) You grant CJFF the right to use footage, stills and/or titles, and any information from/relating to the film for any and all promotional purposes whether physical or digital including traditional media, social media, website, and print.
f) You grant CJFF the right to issue publicity concerning the filmmakers and the film including use of all associated names, likenesses and biographical information.
g) You also agree to provide up-to-date contact information pertaining to the director and producer(s) of the Film, and to grant the CJFF and the Festival, at their sole and absolute discretion, the right to provide this information to film industry organizations that sponsor Festival events.
4. INDEMNITY
You agree, on behalf of yourself and each of the Film’s Owners, to indemnify and hold harmless the CJFF , from any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, fees and expenses that may be asserted by any person or entity, or may be incurred by CJFF at any time in connection with the film or the CJFF’s use, handling or consideration thereof, and/or arising from any breach or alleged breach of any representation made by you to the CJFF or the Festival, including, without limitation, any express or implied representation in these Terms and Conditions.
5. WARRANTIES
You warrant and agree, on behalf of yourself (and each of the Film’s Owners) that:
a) The film is being submitted to CJFF voluntarily, and that the submission of the Film neither imposes nor creates any obligation or responsibility on the part of the CJFF to accept the film for inclusion it's programming, to acknowledge the submission of the film, or to return the film to you or others.
b) You and the Film’s Owners, in submitting the Film for consideration, are waiving, forfeiting, foregoing and relinquishing any right that you or others might otherwise have to assert any claim or commence any proceeding in any forum or tribunal against the CJFF.
c) That CJFF has made no claims, representations or guarantees, and has provided no assurances, in relation to the internal process utilized by the CJFF with respect to selection of films for inclusion in the Festival, and that the submission of the Film neither imposes nor creates any obligation or responsibility on the part of the CJFF or the Festival, the Film’s Owners, or you or your related parties with comments, feedback or other information pertaining to the viewing or consideration of the Film by the CJFF for possible inclusion in the Festival.
d) You are 18 years of age or older, or that, if you are younger than the legal age to enter into contracts in your province, you have provided the CJFF with signed, written consent from your parent or legal guardian.
6. AGREEMENT
By submitting your film to CJFF, you agree with and accept all of the terms and provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions.
