Common Ground Film Festival
Terms and Conditions
By submitting a film, or participating in any Festival activity, you (“Filmmaker”) agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions.
1. Eligibility and Participation
1.1 Attendance
- The Festival is open to all ages.
- Some films may contain heavy environmental or artistic content; viewer discretion is advised.
1.2 Film Submissions
- By submitting a film, you confirm that you are the creator or have the necessary rights and permissions to exhibit the work.
- Films must align with the Festival’s mission to explore themes of nature, the environment, conservation, climate resilience, and/or environmental justice.
2. Ticketing and Registration
- Applicants must submit a $5 processing fee ($3 for students). Fees go to support festival artists and production.
- Festival participation and attendance is free.
- The Festival is not responsible for any travel, lodging, or other costs incurred by attendees.
3. Code of Conduct
3.1 Respectful Behavior
- The Festival is a safe, inclusive space for all participants. Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
- Attendees are expected to respect artists, volunteers, and fellow participants.
3.2 Environmental Responsibility
- As part of our environmental mission, we encourage attendees to reduce waste, reuse materials, and recycle responsibly during the Festival.
- Single-use plastics are discouraged at events.
4. Intellectual Property
- Filmmakers retain full ownership of their works.
- By submitting a film, you grant the Festival a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publicly screen the film during the event and use clips or stills for promotional purposes.
5. Media and Photography
- By attending Festival events, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded by Festival staff or approved media representatives.
- These materials may be used in promotional, archival, or educational contexts without further notice or compensation.
6. Liability and Assumption of Risk
- Attendance and participation are at your own risk.
- The Festival, its organizers, partners, and venues are not liable for personal injury, property loss, theft, or damage during Festival events.
- Please follow all venue safety guidelines and local health regulations.
7. Accessibility
- The Festival is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees. If you require accommodations, please contact us at create@alpineartistcollective.org prior to the event.
8. Program Changes
- The Festival reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel screenings, workshops, panels, or other events if necessary.
- Updated schedules or changes will be posted on the official Festival website and social channels and participants will be notified via email.
9. Governing Law
- These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict of law principles.
10. Contact Information
- For questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact Alpine Artist Collective, presenters of Common Ground.
Email: create@alpineartistcollective.org
Website: alpineartistcollective.org
