Global Cultural Film Festival – Terms and Conditions for Submission
Hosted by the Asian Student Association at the University of Central Florida, Orlando
The Global Cultural Film Festival, proudly hosted by the Asian Student Association at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, invites filmmakers from around the world to submit works that celebrate cultural identity, heritage, and storytelling. While rooted in uplifting Asian narratives, the festival also proudly showcases films representing Black, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, and other global cultures.
This inclusive celebration of cultural voices seeks to honor the power of film as a bridge between communities and traditions.
By submitting your film, you grant the Global Cultural Film Festival permission to download, store, and upload your film to Eventive or other festival platforms for purposes of in-person screening and official programming.
Submitting through FilmFreeway also indicates your agreement to provide a downloadable version of your film, if selected, for theatrical exhibition. You further authorize the festival to use your film’s visuals, trailers, interviews, and promotional materials for marketing purposes, including digital and print campaigns and social media outreach.
Note: If you wish for the Global Cultural Film Festival to help explore distribution opportunities for your film, a separate written agreement must be arranged.
Eligibility & Film Categories
Submissions are open to all filmmakers, regardless of background, location, age, or experience level. We welcome films across a wide range of genres that reflect diverse cultural narratives—particularly those that highlight stories from underrepresented communities including, but not limited to, Asian, Black, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous, and Middle Eastern cultures.
Accepted Film Lengths:
Mini Shorts: 0–10 minutes
Shorts: 11–40 minutes
Features: 41 minutes and above
Submission Guidelines & Legal Requirements
1. Copyright & Ownership
Submitters must hold full rights to all materials in their film. The Global Cultural Film Festival is not responsible for unauthorized content. Submitters agree to indemnify and defend the festival from any copyright or trademark-related claims.
2. Submissions from Minors
If under 18, filmmakers must have written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
3. Content Standards
Films that include pornographic content, nudity, excessive profanity, or other inappropriate material will not be accepted. The festival reserves the right to disqualify such submissions.
4. FilmFreeway Compliance
Submitters are responsible for ensuring that their submission complies with FilmFreeway’s technical and procedural requirements. The Global Cultural Film Festival is not liable for incomplete, incorrect, or undelivered submissions. No refunds will be provided for disqualified entries.
5. Legal Responsibility
Submitters agree to indemnify the festival against legal claims related to defamation, privacy violations, misappropriation, intellectual property infringement, and similar disputes.
6. Subtitles
All films not in English must include onscreen English subtitles to be eligible.
7. Online Availability
Preference may be given to films that are not already publicly available online.
8. Notification Policy
Only selected films will receive notification. The Global Cultural Film Festival reserves the right to modify schedules and procedures without advance notice.
9. Genre & Category Placement
The festival maintains the right to determine appropriate genre or category placement for each submission.
10. Rule Revisions
Festival guidelines may be updated at any time without notice.
11. Refund Policy
Refunds are not issued, except under extraordinary circumstances and with the approval of the Festival Founder.
12. Withdrawal Policy
Once a film has been accepted and confirmed, it may not be withdrawn from the lineup.
13. Content Discretion
The Global Cultural Film Festival reserves the right to deny the screening of any film containing offensive or harmful content.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Global Cultural Film Festival is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We proudly accept submissions from filmmakers of all backgrounds—regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, or age.
Our mission is to uplift authentic voices and promote cross-cultural understanding through cinema.
