GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
To be considered submission needs to contain a project uploaded on FilmFreeway through Vimeo or Youtube NOT password protected, Downloadable Movie Poster, Photos & Synopsis.
1. Submissions must be accompanied by the applicable submission fee PER ENTRY and a completed Creators Film Festival online entry form.
2. Submissions must be in English or have English subtitles at the time submitted.
3. Submissions must be submitted via FilmFreeway.
4. Password protected submission will be disqualified.
5. Creators Film Festival screens films and series as digital files during the Festival and does NOT screen on any other format.
6. Films and series with US distribution (obtained prior to being selected for Creators Film Festival screening) or submissions produced, financed or initiated by a major film studio or television network are ineligible for competition but may be considered for a special screening. Selection for screening will be determined no later than one month prior to the Creators Film Festival. Films that have screened on US networks or cable television or distributed to theaters prior to the festival dates are also ineligible for competition.
7. Digital Series must be the first one to three episodes of the series’ first season. Only the new series will be considered.
8. Private invite-only screenings (for instance for cast and crew or donors) do not affect a submission’s eligibility.
9. Creators Film Festival reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject or disqualify any ineligible entries, without a refund.
10. Films and series that are selected to screen at the Creators Film Festival may not necessarily be selected to be “in a competition” for awards purposes. Notifications regarding potential selection for competition status possibly may occur subsequent to notifications of acceptance for the exhibition.
ORIGINALITY AND PERMISSIONS; INDEMNITY
1. Submissions must be the original work of the applicants. If a film or series is based upon another person’s life or upon a book or other underlying work, the applicant(s) must secure any necessary rights to make such adaptations. However, it is not necessary to submit the adaptation rights agreements to the Creators Film Festival. Neither the Festival nor its jurists investigate or attest to the authenticity of an applicant’s statement of authorship or rights secured. By entering the competition, you represent that you have secured all necessary rights.
2. Applicants are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary rights and permissions for third-party materials included in their films, including but not limited to music, trademarks, logos, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights. Creators Film Festival expressly disclaims all liability or responsibility for any violations of the foregoing.
3. There is no premiere policy for submissions.
4. The judgment of the jurors is unchallengeable
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Once an entry payment has been received we cannot provide a refund. If a payment is disputed by an entrant for any reason, the entrant may be subject to any transaction fees or similar amounts incurred by Creators Film Festival in connection with the dispute.
2. We strongly encourage filmmakers to submit only after their film or series is fully finished and will judge each submission as a completed work, whether it is or not. Once a film is entered, we will not update the submission with a more recent cut. That said, because the Creators Film Festival’s focus is on the story, minor technical changes will not affect the final decision of any entry. Should the film or series be accepted to play during the Festival, the filmmaker will have the opportunity to supply the Festival with their most recent version.
3. You MUST include your physical address in your entry. Please do not submit a film without giving us your address, which we need for your file.
4. By submitting your work (Movie Posters, Music Videos, Shorts & Trailers) you are giving permission for the Creators Film Festival to showcase your work at the festival in front of a live audience and for promotional purposes.
5. By submitting to the festival you give us permission to use your email address for marketing purposes. Your information will never be shared with third parties.
6. Selected films will be requested to provide all promotional material for the promotion of the festival screening and will also be required to provide us with a flash drive with copy of the movie.
SELECTED ENTRIES AND WINNERS
1. Creators Film Festival has no obligation (other than as stated in these rules) to disclose any of the following information: i) identities of screeners or judges; ii) notes, feedback, or information relating to the submitted project; and/or iii) details regarding the submission review or selection process.
2. Creators Film Festival explicitly disclaims any liability or responsibility for any comments, notes, or opinions expressed about a submission, whether by Creators Film Festival or by its volunteers.
3. Winners will be announced on April 28, 2024, at the Award show and must be present to accept their certificate, trophy, and/or prizes. The judges’ decision is final. Judges reserve the right not to grant an award.
4. Winners receiving cash prizes are solely responsible for payment of all applicable local, state, and federal taxes.
RETURNS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
DVDs and press materials will not be returned under any circumstances.
We strongly encourage you to review the following carefully. By submitting your project, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to all of the following rules and terms. If you have any further questions, please visit our page (www.CreatorsFilmFest.com).
