Denton Black Film Festival

• Eligible films must be written, directed or produced by Black filmmakers, OR prominently feature Black actors, OR with subject matter which relates to the Black community. Filmmakers of all races and ethnicities are welcome to submit as long as one of the previously mentioned criteria are met.
• Open to U.S. and International Entries. Films made in a language other than English must have English subtitles.
• Films shown theatrically, sold, or having been distributed on broadcast, cable, satellite VOD or DVD by opening day of the festival may be submitted, but are not eligible for competition.
• Only films completed after January 1, 2017 are eligible for competition and awards.
• Films must be completed by their submission date as works in progress are not accepted.
• Competitive Films must be submitted through FilmFreeway with an online screener (HD-YouTube-Vimeo), as the preferred method.
• Films not selected for screening during the film festival may be chosen to screen during any pre and/or post-festival event. The filmmaker will be notified of all screenings.
• Films selected for any screenings (pre, during and post-festival) will be provided at the filmmaker’s expense in the exhibition format specified by the date set by DBFF.
• Collegiate Filmmakers Only: With submission provide proof of student status at the time of production by sending a copy of student ID or unofficial transcript showing enrollment in good standing to dentonbff@gmail.com.
* Press kits, photo materials, trailers, teasers or any other promo materials should be provided through submission process at FilmFreeway.
• Film submissions attest original work with no disputes regarding ownership or copyright. The submitted work does not defame or invade the rights of any person living or dead and DBFF.
• Submitted films may be utilized for promotional purposes of the festival, limited to private screenings, and preview-only copies for press and supporters, unless otherwise arranged with DBFF.
• Submission fees are non-refundable, and once submitted may not be withdrawn without a written request and then at the sole discretion of DBFF.

Liability:
All submissions and selected entries will be handled with the utmost care. However, the DBFF cannot accept responsibility for losses, damages or additional charges incurred during shipping, due to file errors, due to authoring errors, due to normal wear and tear, or due to equipment failure.
DBFF is not responsible for any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses
(including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) arising from or in connection with any claim (including those of third parties) involving music clearances, copyright, trademark, credits, publicity of any film submitted to or screened by DBFF.

Reproduction Agreement:
Submission grants the DBFF and affiliates, permission for accepted films (3 minutes maximum) and related marketing and promotional materials to be reproduced and distributed SOLELY for purposes of jurying, education, and promotion of the festival.