Cinema POP Selection

1. Eligibility

• Open to films of any nationality and genre.
• Maximum running time: 50 minutes (including credits).
• The programme primarily focuses on short-form works; mid-length films will be considered selectively depending on programming balance.
• Films must have been completed after January 1, 2023.

2. Submission Requirements

• All entries must be submitted via FilmFreeway.
• Screeners must be accessible via Vimeo or YouTube.
• All non-English language films must include English subtitles.
• Each film must be submitted separately.

Submission fees are non-refundable.

3. Rights & Responsibilities

Entrants must hold all necessary rights for the submitted work, including video, audio, music, and image rights.
By submitting, filmmakers confirm that the work does not infringe on any copyright or third-party rights.
Cinema POP Selection assumes no responsibility for legal disputes concerning submitted works.

4. Selection Process

Films are evaluated by the curatorial jury according to:

• Artistic quality and integrity
• Strength of cinematic language
• Relevance to the selected category
• Coherence with the festival’s curatorial vision

Approximately 20–30 films will be selected per edition.
The decision of the curatorial jury is final.

5. Screening Materials

Selected films must provide:

• A high-resolution digital screening file (minimum Full HD).
• DCP may be requested depending on venue requirements.

Failure to provide screening materials by the specified deadline may result in withdrawal from the programme.
The festival reserves the right to determine screening dates and scheduling.

6. Platform Exhibition & Digital Extension

Selected finalist films may be considered for non-exclusive online exhibition on the AnotherStory digital platform.
Online exhibition will take place only following a separate written agreement between the rights holder and the platform.

The agreement will specify:

• Duration of exhibition (limited term, renewable)
• Territory
• Nature of rights granted (non-exclusive)
• Screening window

Submission to Cinema POP Selection does not automatically grant digital distribution rights.

7. Publicity

The festival reserves the right to use excerpts (maximum 60 seconds), trailers, stills, and promotional materials for communication and marketing purposes.

8. Data Protection (UK GDPR)

Personal data submitted via FilmFreeway will be used solely for festival communication, selection, and programming purposes.
Participants may request deletion of their data at any time.
Submission implies acceptance of these Rules & Terms.