IFFC

The submitted film must have been finalized within the last 2 Years before the edition of the IFFC you submit to begins.

If a film is nominated it will be shown in full length at the IFFC. Every submissions, if selected, will need to provide per download (no shipping of copies):

- a digital MP4 copy of the film
- a DCP version of the Film
- Film Stills (at least 3)
- A Trailer or Sequence for marketing purposes (MP4)
- Poster, if no artwork was done, a film still in the right aspect ratio

There are no screening fees for curated projects.

After the entries closed, projects can not be withdrawn. A withdrawal is only possible when the entries are open.

Legal Note:
All rights to the image, sound etc. must be obtained from the submitter. The festival is not liable for any violations of copyright and personal rights, as well as marketing rights or trademarks.

If one of the violations is committed, the subcontractor is liable for any damaging loss.

The person or organization that is submitting the film must own the rights to do so and is responsible for the content they are providing. By submitting, the filmmaker allows IFFC to present their film in front of a live audience and to upload extracts onto our website and social media platforms without infringing copyright of any kind of form. The entry fee is not refundable for films that did not get selected. The entry fee is not refundable for films that were withdrawn.

By entering your film for consideration for the International Film festival Cologne, you authorize that your work is cleared for festival exhibition and accept full legal responsibility for the intellectual property therein. Entry into the festival constitutes permission to exhibit your work in front of a live audience at the International Film Festival Cologne. International Film Festival Cologne is also hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt (film sequence, sound or photo) from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless the International Film festival Cologne 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. The International Film Festival Cologne does not pay screening fees. By submitting your film via FilmFreeway you acknowledge that the festival will not pay to present your work.

Now, submit!

Regarding Ticket sales:
By purchasing a Ticket, you agree to have read and agreed to all terms&conditions.

Terms&Conditions for Ticket sales:
Tickets can only be refunded if the event is canceled, not if it is postponed.
If the Tickets are refunded, only the Ticket excluding the Payment Processing costs and FilmFreeways share will be refunded.

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