No politics, religion agenda content. No Premiere status is necessary. No porn content. We do not accept "work in progress" versions. Make sure your work is finished. The film or script cannot be older than 10 years. Do not send any discs or files to us. Online materials are good enough for now. No porn content. HSFF is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening (including but not limited to multiple screenings in multiple U.S. and International locations), and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless HSFF from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including 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, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered. We select and screen around 20-30 films a year. If you are selected we'll ask you for a copy of the film.
