FIGHT BACK FILM AWARDS - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The FIGHT BACK FILM AWARDS will take place in Ramsgate on March 18th 2027
FILMS - Running time:
Feature film: min. 40 min
Short film: max. 40 min
SCRIPTS of unproduced films - Length:
Short script: up to 40 pages
Feature script: up to 120 pages
Films must be submitted via online screener ONLY.
We do not normally accept subsequent cuts or more complete versions of submitted films, therefore changing or updating the originally submitted link is likely to invalidate your submission. However, please communicate with us and we will try to accommodate you if possible.
Scripts must be submitted via FilmFreeway only.
Submission Eligibility
- We accept recent and older works.
Screenings are scheduled at the discretion of FIGHT BACK FILM AWARDS. Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the published schedule, Fight Back Awards reserves the right to make changes at any time for any reason. Fight Back Awards will not be liable for any costs claimed as a result of a change in scheduling.
No film may be withdrawn from the festival programme after its selection.
If your film is selected to be screened at the FIGHT BACK FILM AWARDS 2027, each film-maker will receive two festival passes. This gives you free access to all screenings and talks throughout the festival, including the RAMSGATE INTERNATIONAL FILM & TV FESTIVAL, taking place March 18-21, 2027.
Screening Package:
Your screening package must arrive by 5 February 2027.
Some venues require a DCP, others a file. Please provide your film to us for screening in format requested at the time of the selection.
1. DCP at 24fps or 25fps with the original source material being at least 1080p resolution
2. .mov or .mp4 file at 24fps or 25fps in at least 1080p resolution
3. a link to download a .mov or .mp4 at 24fps or 25fps in at least 1080p resolution
If you are providing a DCP, subtitles must be burnt in to the image, not supplied as a separate data stream.
Please do not encrypt your DCP. If you send us one, we will ask for an unencrypted version. If you are unable to supply this, we will be unable to screen your film.
Surround sound audio is much preferred, but not obligatory.
If not already included with your FilmFreeway submission package, please send us high-resolution stills from your film, poster, synopsis, and biographies from key cast and crew.
By submitting your film, you grant Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival (RIFTVF) , owner of the Fight Back Film Awards brand, the nonexclusive right to use footage, stills and/or titles and information from the film, as well as your name, photograph, and likeness in connection with any and all publicity and promotional activities regarding RIFTVF / FBFA prior to, during, and/or after the festival.
RIFTVF/ FBFA may use images, sounds and excerpts from the films for promotional purposes in all media including the website and may present accepted films at any 2027 FIGHT BACK FILM AWARDS event.
• Please DO NOT send film prints, master tapes, primary hard drives, DVD Masters or other irreplaceable original media.
• RIFTVF is not responsible for any materials that are lost or damaged.
• The entrant shall release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless RIFTVF, and its agents, respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, contractors, partners, sponsors, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including, without limitations, legal fees).
• The entrant warrants that he/she is the sole and exclusive owner(s) of all legal right and title thereto have absolute authority to submit the enclosed material to RIFTVF / FBFA.
• By entering, the applicant agrees that all information is true and correct and agrees to all festival rules and guidelines.
Finally, thank you for submitting your film to the FIGHT BACK FILM AWARDS 2027 and good luck!
With best wishes,
Sylvie Bolioli (Festival Director)
