Golden Reel International Film Festival

Please read carefully before submitting.

Criteria for Official Selection
To qualify for Official Selection the project must meet the following basics of filmmaking [*]:
- decent framing [we would like to see the faces of the talents when they speak]
- decent sound [nothing is more unpleasant than a distorted, interfered or extremely low sound]
- talents memorized their lines. [if a talent didn't bother to memorize the lines we won't bother watching the film]

[*] tips: Make sure your clip has everything in frame before you go for the next shoot. To avoid a poor sound don't use the camera built-in microphone. Do not shoot if your talents didn't memorize their lines. It's disrespectful for the project, the team and generally for the industry.
IMPORTANT
Projects submitted improperly [eg. a feature film submitted to short film category] will be disqualified. However, if the submitter thinks it was by mistake and wishes to continue in the competition we enabled so called "Redemption" categories, which are different for films and series.

For Series we recommend to use Vimeo links. However, it is also possible to submit it as a bundle, one single file containing all episodes. Under the duration of the project please state the average length of the episodes and submit to the adequate category.

The works can be from any year and no premiere is required. We allow films that have been premiered, are available online and/or have commercial distribution to be part of the event. We understand and encourage filmmakers to showcase their work [*] and make profit.

A film awarded in previous editions is no longer eligible to participate in the festival.

For competition the resolution of 720p is allowed but in the event of getting awarded submitter must provide a minimum 1080p resolution file to upload it to OPPRIME.tv due to the platform's regulations.

Multiple entries are allowed (although not encouraged) and every entry must be accompanied by its non-refundable fee.

The festival does not pay screening fees.

All films must have English subtitles unless the films produced are in English language.

By submitting to our festival you agree to allow us to use the material provided, film(s) and press kit, by uploading it to our social platforms for marketing and promotional purposes included but not limited to screening and sharing contact details (**) with OPPRIME.tv. If you do not wish to exhibit your material nor upload your films to OPPRIME.tv (which implies sharing contact details with OPPRIME.tv) please DO Not submit to this Festival.

Entrant confirms and warrants required legal authority to submit the entry to the Festival and to use all music, images and content in the entry. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Festival, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (included but not limited to attorney's fees and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits and publicity.

If a film is selected and/or awarded, the Festival will update the judging status on the submitting platform. The judging status is final. No inquiries or arguments will be entertained regarding non-selected films.

By submitting to this Festival you agree to all rules and terms of this Festival.

(*) if any member of the jury is either producer either director is not allowed to compete. If any member of the jury is part of a film with a different role such as cast or crew, that film is accepted in the festival but the jury member's role is not eligible for award.
(**) sharing contact details affects exclusively the award winning filmmakers eligible to be distributed with OPPRIME.tv, Short Films, Animated Films, Feature Films, Documentaries and Series.