Inspired Dance Film Festival

1. Film Duration and Categories

* Youth Film Category:
 – Students aged 13–17: maximum 5 minutes (including titles and credits)
 – Schools: maximum 10 minutes (including titles and credits)

* Adult Short Film Category:
 – Maximum 20 minutes (including titles and credits), except for the “Extended Short or Feature Dance Film”, which must be longer than 20 minutes
 – Unrestricted Time Categories: no time limit applies
 – Minimum length: no minimum run time, except for the Extended Short or Feature Dance Film which must exceed 20 minutes

2. Accepted Dance Genres

– IDFF welcomes and encourages all dance genres

3. Editing and Post-Production

– You may use any software for video and audio editing, colour correction, or special effects

4. Copyright and Permissions

– Do not use copyrighted material (music, images, text, etc.) unless you have written documentation proving you hold legal authorisation from the copyright owner for worldwide release
– IDFF may request proof at any time
– Failure to provide documentation may result in your entry being disqualified or not considered

5. Talent Release Forms

– You may be required to provide signed Talent Release Forms for all individuals appearing in your film
– If documentation cannot be provided when requested, your entry may not be considered

6. Age Restrictions

– Open to filmmakers aged 13 years and above
– Only filmmakers aged 13–17 may enter the Youth Film Category
– Only filmmakers aged 18+ may enter the Unrestricted Time Film Category
– For Short Film Categories, age restrictions apply as specified for each award
– Proof of age may be requested at any time

7. Parental or Guardian Consent

– Entrants under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian provide written consent agreeing to all festival rules and terms
– Email consent to submissions@inspireddance.com.au

– Entries without consent may not be considered

8. Screening and Online Use

– Entrants agree that their film may be uploaded to the IDFF website, Inspired Dance TV YouTube channel, and/or other festival platforms at the organiser’s discretion, unless otherwise discussed
– If you have concerns, please contact submissions@inspireddance.com.au

9. Legal Compliance

– All submitted content must comply with applicable laws
– Any suspected illegal material will be reported to authorities

10. Judging

– All decisions by the judging panel are final
– No correspondence will be entered into

11. Technical Requirements (for Finalists)

– Format: 16:9 ratio, non-compressed
– Recommended: Apple ProRes, 24 fps constant frame rate, Stereo 48 kHz sound
– Digital copy: High-resolution MP4 version for online presentation

12. Other Festivals

– Films screened at other festivals are eligible for entry

13. Submission Platform

– All submissions must be made exclusively through FilmFreeway

14. Multiple Entries

– You may submit as many films as you wish

15. Rule Compliance

– Violation of any rule, term, or condition may result in disqualification at the discretion of the panel
– No compensation will be offered

16. Screening Rights

– By entering IDFF, you grant permission for your film to be screened during the festival and any subsequent tour programs
– No screening fees will be paid to filmmakers

17. Distribution

– By entering, you agree that IDFF may discuss potential distribution opportunities for your film with third parties
– The producer will always be consulted before any deal is made
– IDFF will not distribute your film without your full written permission
– Declining distribution does not affect your eligibility for IDFF selection