1. DIFF 2022 will be held as a hybrid edition starting 3 November. The physical event will take place in McLeod Ganj from 3 to 6 November. The online edition will be accessible for a longer period of time. If the situation changes due to the pandemic, the festival will be held only in the virtual format.
2. Depending on the situation due to the pandemic, the festival dates may be advanced or postponed. In case of a postponement all submitted films will be considered for the later date and the notification period will be revised accordingly.
3. Please indicate if you wish to make your film available for our online programme
4. Given that DIFF is a small festival that can showcase only a limited number of handpicked films, only films that are original in their story-telling and use of cinema language, and that meet the highest international standards, will have a chance of being selected.
5. All films should be independently produced. Independently produced short and mid-length films which have been acquired by digital platforms are also eligible for submission.
6. Films completed on or after 1st January 2021 are eligible for submission.
7. Films need to be a Dharamshala premiere.
8. Entries are accepted in all languages. All non-English language films should contain English subtitles.
9. Only HD format films are accepted.
10. All entry fees are non-refundable under all circumstances.
11. Final status of the selected films will be notified by 1st October 2022.
12. Selected film must confirm participation in the festival within 3 days of receiving the notification
13. Selected films cannot be withdrawn once the agreement has been signed.
14. DIFF will not pay a screening fee or delivery fee for the selected films.
15. Selected films need to send downloadable DCP or movie files.
16. All selection decisions will be final and binding upon the participants. DIFF is under no obligation to provide any feedback for selections or non-selections.
17. Submitted films should not contain any content which violates/infringes copyright.
18. Any content that promotes racism, hatred amongst communities or religions, gender discrimination, animal cruelty, and/or are religious/commercial propaganda films, will not be accepted.
19. DIFF reserves the rights to use the posters/video clippings/trailers of the selected films for promotion on social media and its partner platforms.
20. Selected films must provide all the required details of their films as per the format prescribed by DIFF, including the digital copy of the film. Exact specifications will be communicated for all selected films.
21. By submitting the film to DIFF, the applicant hereby confirms that she/he is the rightful owner of the film or has the right & authority to submit the film to DIFF for selection. The applicant also indemnifies DIFF from any legal claim or dispute that may arise from the submitted film.
22. In case of films produced by a film institute, government agency, educational institute or any other organisation, the applicant must provide written permission via mail (post selection) from the concerned authorities confirming the participation of the film in DIFF. Any kind of misrepresentation or failure to adhere to the norms of DIFF will lead to disqualification of the film.
23. The submitted film should not be under any kind of legal dispute.
