By submitting to DCFF you agree to the following:
1) All fees are non-refundable
2) You agree for your project to be used for promotional material by us (the safe for work bits, of course)
3) You can withdraw your submission 5 days before selections are made
4) Once selections are made, you cannot withdraw
5) DCFF has the right to refuse films that attempt to push a certain narrative
6) DCFF has the right to refuse films that are poor audio visual quality
7) All entries must be submitted in English or have English subtitles
8) Festival dates, location and times may change
9) No revised or updated screenplays will be accepted once submitted
10) Screenplays must be in PDF or WORD
11) All jury decisions are final
12) Filmmakers in attendance to the live festival will be responsible for their own travel, accommodation and other expenses
13) DCFF does not pay screening fees
14) Student submissions must have student ID (with valid ID) uploaded on the festival page or emailed to festival organizers
15) All content submitted must be within the last 3 years
16) Promotion on social media channels does NOT guarantee official selection or win
17) Due to the number of submissions, DCFF cannot provide feedback on any entries.
18) All submitters must ensure that all relevant info including contact information is up to date and correct. Submitters are also encouraged to check their spam/junk folders. If DCFF is unable to contact filmmakers or receive their films, they will be ineligible for the festival.
19) Screenplays must be in the standard screenplay format
WARNING: SOME VIEWERS MAY FIND CONTENT WITHIN THIS FESTIVAL TO BE DISTURBING OR GRAPHIC IN NATURE. MANY COPE WITH LOSS, LOVE AND LIFE DIFFERENTLY WITH THEIR HUMOR AND IF YOU CAN'T APPRECIATE IT KAREN, THEN WE ADVISE YOU TO PROCEED WITH CAUTION.
