HORRIFIC Horror International Film Congress

SUBMISSIONS
HORRIFIC accept all forms FILMS. All non-English language films must be subtitled in English. Subtitles must be burned in. Entry does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. Submissions WILL NOT be returned. We also accept submissions that have premiered elsewhere and that may have distribution agreements already in place. Rough cuts and incomplete projects are not accepted. Multiple entries are allowed, however a separate entry form must be submitted for each.
All entries must be received as indicated.
By participating in this contest, the contestants authorize HORRIFIC to use clips (limited to a maximum of 240" of length) from any provided material for advertising or promotional purposes, without further notification or compensation.

EXHIBITION & SCREENING
Screenings are scheduled during the Festival at the discretion of HORRIFIC. Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the published schedule, HORRIFIC reserves the right to make changes at any time for any reason. HORRIFIC will not be liable for any costs claimed as a result of a change in scheduling. No film may be withdrawn from the festival program after its selection. If chosen as an official selection, HORRIFIC is granted the permission to exhibit the film at the HORRIFIC events and all associated screenings online and offline. Location and timing of any screenings of the film shall be the sole decision of the organizers of HORRIFIC. Contestant will be solely responsible for all costs resulting from the submission of the film to HORRIFIC including but not limited to postage or insurance of the film, and expenses of its staff or any representatives of the film. Contestant will indemnify the organisers of HORRIFIC against all claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses (including legal fees), proceedings and losses resulting from the screening of the film at HORRIFIC or from claims by any third parties.

By submitting to HORRIFIC, contestant certifies to have the authority to and agree to give HORRIFIC worldwide rights to include clips of the documentary submitted in audio clips, video clips, or other media, for promotional purposes before, during and after the festival, online or via any other form of distribution.
By submitting to HORRIFIC, contestant certifies to have the authority to and agree to give HORRIFIC the rights to screen publicly the awarded documentary during the event and one month after the festival ends, the rights to feature the awarded documentary on online platforms (streaming, vod) and in theaters an screening rooms where the events take place

LOSS OR DAMAGE
Although every precaution will be taken to prevent loss or damage to materials while in the possession of HORRIFIC, HORRIFIC is not responsible should any materials be damaged while in transit to or from, or while in the possession of the festival.

ENTRY LIABILITY
The contestant holds HORRIFIC, its management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, and etc. harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from entry. The contestant certifies to have full rights. Producer will indemnify the organisers of HORRIFIC against all claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses (including legal fees), proceedings and losses resulting from the screening of the film at HORRIFIC or from claims by any third parties.

SCREENING FEE
HORRIFIC may offer screening fees for its films. By submitting to HORRIFIC you are agreeing to NOT request a screening fee as a requirement for your film's participation in HORRIFIC, should your film get selected for the program.

WAIVER REQUESTS
Since HORRIFIC only requires a nominal entry fee, we will NOT accept requests for other entry fee waivers. Exception to be considered on a case by case basis.

JURY
HORRIFIC will appoint a qualified selection committee and a Jury, made up of journalists, critics, directors, actors, producers, etc.; all decisions of the Jury are final and binding.
If, in the event of force majeure, the establishment or the work the Jury cannot be carried out, HORRIFIC may decide in its sole discretion the name(s) of the winner(s).

CATEGORIES (for information only)
Horrific Film
Horrific Short
Horrific Music Video
Horrific Series
Horrific Make up
Horrific Special Effects
Horrific Production
Horrific Music
Horrific Poster

ENTRY
Each contestant can submit multiple films. Each film can be submitted to several categories.
Films submitted must be available for broadcast or distribution in the form they are at the time of submission.
Rough cut version are not accepted.
Films submitted must have been completed not earlier than a year before the year of submission to HORRIFIC .

SELECTED WORKS
At the indicated date HORRIFIC will release the titles of the selected submissions and then the titles of the finalists on the official Website: www.HORRIFIC.fun

CALENDAR
At the indicated date the program schedule of the event will be made available on the Festival's official Website, including locations and schedules of projections and other events if any.

PRIVACY & LIABILITY
Contestant, by participating, unconditionally consents to the utilization and the processing of contestant's personal data for all HORRIFIC-related activities.

Contestant represents and warrants that he is the legal owner of the film and has the full legal capacity to authorize public screening without any further compensation; he further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless HORRIFIC and the venues where the film will be screened for any present of future liability.

Contestant, by participating, implicitly accepts all the articles in this Rules and is liable for the contents of his work. He further represents and warrants that he is the owner of the rights for the work in its entirety, and that the work does not violate or infringe any third party rights, including authors, portrayed subjects , rights of transfers, music rights ownership, etc.

MODIFICATIONS TO THEES RULES
The Organization of HORRIFIC may, in its sole discretion, change the articles in these Rules without notice if for any reason the contest is not capable of running as planned, including cancellation of one or more award categories. Should any claim arise in connection with the contest, the decisions of the Jury will be considered final and binding. may, in its sole discretion, change the articles in these Rules without notice if for any reason the contest is not capable of running as planned, including cancellation of one or more award categories. Should any claim arise in connection with the contest, the decisions of the Jury and HORRIFIC will be considered final and binding.

ENTRY FEES
please refer to filmfreeway.com/horrific

FREEDOM OF SPEECH
HORRIFIC is a strong supporter of Human Rights and of the freedom of speech and shall not tolerate racism, discrimination and hate speech in any shape or form.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT
Extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations.
Documentaries with poor production standards (bad sound, lack of subtitles for non-English documentaries, videos with resolution less than 720p).

DISCLAIMER
Product names, logos, brands and other trademarks materials featured or referred to in HORRIFIC related material remain the property of their respective trademarks holders.
Video, still images and other copyrighted materials featured or referred to in in HORRIFIC related material remain the property of their respective copyright holders.
The opinions expressed in inHORRIFIC related material do not necessarily purport to reflect the opinions or views of HORRIFIC, Wishtrend Thailand or its members. The designations employed in this publication and the presentation of material therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of HORRIFIC or Wishtrend Thailand or its members concerning any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, brand or anyone or anything.

FESTIVAL
HORRIFIC may decide not to organise a physical event in person and favor the online version of the award competition and festival.
HORRIFIC may change or cancel the date and/or the location of the events and Film Festival at his own discretion. No claim whatsoever can arise from such changes. Entry fees and Tickets are not refundable.