HOLLYWOOD NORTH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

-ALL Films must be downloadable for us to be able to screen the films both online and in-person (where it is streamed is based off your consent when submitting)
-Hollywood North International Film Festival will only be accepting submissions in the short film category.
-Short films are defined as films over 2 minutes and under 45 minutes in duration.
-Films must have been completed on or after January 1, 2021 to be eligible for consideration.
-Submissions in languages other than English must include English subtitles.
-Short films are eligible regardless of regional premiere requirements, television broadcast history, and online availability.
-Submissions are accepted exclusively via the FilmFreeway secure online screener system.
-Multiple entries are allowed, each accompanied by an official entry form and fee.
-The entry fee is non-refundable.
-Films must be submitted in high-resolution digital format.
-Submission is not complete until a secure online screener is submitted.
-Notification of the status of all submissions will be sent to the submission contact email address
-Due to the high number of submissions, feedback may not be provided on individual entries, but we will do our best to give feedback to as many films as possible.
-Submitted film entries grant HNIFF the rights to use footage, stills, titles, and information for promotional purposes.
-Submitted films must be free from any legal disputes, and the filmmaker must have obtained all necessary rights for music and exhibition.
-If selected as a nominee, additional materials such as press kits, trailers, Acceptance speech video and promotional materials will be required.
-Please try to include a trailer in your submission when possible, as well as the movie poster, stills, film description and director bio.
-Once the entry form is signed and submitted, nominees films cannot be withdrawn from the competition. If you have not yet been selected as a nominee, you may request withdrawal of your film.
-Hollywood North International Film Festival reserves the right to make changes to festival information without notice.
-By submitting a film, you grant Hollywood North International Film Festival all necessary rights to exhibit and promote the film at the festival. You represent that the exhibition does not violate any rights and that you have the authority to submit the film. You also indemnify the Hollywood North International Film Festival against any claims related to the screening of the film. Finally, you confirm that you have read and agree to the General Rules and Regulations for submissions to Hollywood North International Film Festival, as well as submitted your film with the level of screening consent you are comfortable with.