Hollywood AI Film Festival (HAF) Submission Guidelines
1. Eligibility
* Open to filmmakers worldwide, including the United States and international participants.
* All entrants must hold full copyright of the submitted work or have obtained proper authorization.
* The festival assumes no responsibility for copyright disputes.
* Submission implies permission for the festival to use materials (poster, stills, trailers, etc.) for promotional purposes.
2. Submission Requirements
* Filmmakers may submit an unlimited number of works.
* To enter multiple award categories, each submission must be entered separately and paid for individually.
* Films previously screened at other festivals, online, or on other platforms are still eligible.
* Film duration must be 40 minutes or less.
* Only works completed on or after January 1, 2022, are eligible.
* Minimum video quality: 720p/1080p (4K recommended).
3. Submission Method
* All submissions must be made via the FilmFreeway platform.
* Encrypted streaming links (e.g., private YouTube or Vimeo links) are accepted.
* No physical film copies will be accepted.
4. Awards & Judging
* Each award may be shared by up to three recipients.
* The festival reserves the right to reassign entries to more suitable categories.
* Winners in each category will receive the official HAF Winner Laurel and a digital certificate.
* All official selections will be reviewed privately by the HAF jury and will not be publicly screened.
5. Hollywood AI Showcase Program (Optional)
* To increase public visibility, filmmakers may submit to the "Hollywood AI Showcase" category for potential screening on the HAF YouTube channel and other official platforms.
* Selected films will be authorized for public screening without screening fees.
* Submission to this category implies consent for public screening and permission for the festival to download the file from FilmFreeway.
6. Annual Grand Awards
* Monthly winners are automatically entered into the annual competition for a chance to win the Grand Prize.
7. Judging & Appeals
* All judging decisions are made by the HAF jury and are final.
* No appeals or disputes will be accepted.
8. Withdrawal & Refunds
* Entry fees are non-refundable, even if a submission is withdrawn after submission.
* Please verify all details before submitting.
9. Winner Benefits
* Winners will receive an exclusive HAF Winner Laurel.
* Digital award certificates will be issued.
* Winners will be announced on the official HAF website and social media channels.
10. Disqualified Content
* Entries promoting religious or political extremism.
* Content containing pornography, racism, sexism, offensive or defamatory material, or anything that violates laws or infringes on third-party rights.
* Films with poor production quality (e.g., unclear audio, missing subtitles, resolution under 720p).
