INDIE & FOREIGN FILM FESTIVAL RULES:
QUALIFYING FILMS - Film must be completed after Jan.1st, 2015 Films may originate from anywhere in the world, but if in a foreign language, must have have english subtitles. No premiere requirement. Projects should not have distribution.
CATEGORIES - Please select only ONE category per entry. For our purposes ‘feature’ refers to films 45 minutes or more, 'short' refers to films 44 minutes or less. We reserve the right to re-categorize submissions as we deem appropriate.
SHIPPING - Cost of shipping DVD submissions or exhibition formats to the festival is the responsibility of the entrant. Exhibition copies must be sent to the festival prepaid and must be labeled with the title of the entry, and director name. The festival cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss of materials while in transit. DVDs and promotional materials will not be returned via mail.
NOTIFICATION - The festival selection committee makes all programming decisions. We will notify filmmakers by email by July 21, 2021. If your film is selected for the festival, you need to send your film images, behind the scenes photos, press kits and the print of your film or presentation video will need to be in our office 10 days after you are notified, or by July 31, 2021, whichever comes first. Be sure to indicate aspect ratio of your film/video as well as any other special screening/presentation information we might need. Indie & Foreign Film Festival prefers high-quality digital files for the exhibition of video work.
A press kit is required only if accepted into the festival including:
> (8) Production Still Photos / including behind the scenes images - Digital
> Photo of the Director/ Headshot - Digital
> Biography/Filmography - Director
> Statement by the Director
CATEGORIES - Please select only ONE category for your entry. For our purposes ‘feature’ refers to films 45 minutes or more, 'short' refers to films 44 minutes or less. We reserve the right to re-categorize submissions as we deem appropriate.
LEGAL - Submitters understand that submission of their work authorizes the Festival to use the work for exhibition, education and/or publicity purposes related to the Festival; that the Festival will handle the prints and drives with a maximum of care but cannot be held liable for any damage or loss during shipping, preview, or screening. Submission fees are non-refundable. The festival is not responsible for any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, or royalty infringement related to the work. Submitters may receive future correspondence from the Festival.
INDIE & FOREIGN FILM FESTIVAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
I/We have read, understand and agree to the terms outlined in the Festival Rules for the Indie & Foreign Film Festival, and have complied with these rules. The Indie & Foreign Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. I/We warrant the submission of my/our original work and acknowledge authorization to submit the film for screening and warrant that there are no disputes regarding the ownership of the submission. The festival is not responsible for any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, or royalty infringement related to the work. Indie & Foreign Film Festival will handle the prints and drives with a maximum of care but cannot be held liable for any damage or loss during shipping, preview, or screening.
I/We also warrant the submitted material does not defame or invade the rights of any person living or dead. To the best of my/our knowledge, all the statements herein are true and correct. I/We understand that failure to adhere to the competition rules and regulations will result in disqualification and forfeiture of any entry fee/s. I/We understand that submissions fees are non-refundable. No revisions of materials will be accepted once an entry has been submitted. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless the Indie & Foreign Film Festival 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. I/We have carefully read and understand the complete rules of the festival. I/We attest that I hold the exhibition rights to the film/video being entered. If accepted, I grant permission to Indie & Foreign Film Festival to show my film/video and to use it for promotional purposes.
