The International KidsNFilm Festival

Submissions must be:

1. Professional filmmakers/directors must submit under the professional category.

2. Children and Youth categories produced by youth age 17 and under. These projects may include those under the supervision of an adult, as a class or workshop project.

3. An original video, you own all rights or have written permission to use.

4. Have original music or music you have permission to use, or be licensed for use.

5. In English or with “legible” English subtitles. 

6. Have a high-quality NTSC version of the film available, High Definition (1920 x 1080p) preferred, however, shorts may be filmed on smartphone, iPads, digital camera, camcorder or other devices where the film is submitted in high res digital format.

Be family-oriented. No graphic violence, foul, vulgar or extreme language or nudity. We maintain the final say in what is inappropriate for youth audiences.

If your film is selected a downloadable file must be submitted. Download permission granted via FilmFreeway or projects may be transferred via Dropbox, Vimeo, emailed or submitted via a no fee to the downloader based site such as Google Drive, or another source.

All entry fees paid are non-refundable. NO WAIVERS WILL BE ISSUED.

Entered films have a non-exclusive limited use agreement for The International Kids N Film Festival to use film titles, trailers (if applicable), excerpts from film or film posters for festival and film promotional use, including online, print or broadcast media to promote the festival prior to and after the screening date for festival promotional purposes. Filmmakers retain all rights, title, and interest to their films and all Intellectual Property.

The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless The International KidsNFilm 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. Plagiarism of any sort is neither encouraged nor accepted.

BY SUBMITTING YOUR FILM, you are agreeing to the following:
You give permission for your film to be a part of The International KidsNFilm Festival.

You grant The International KidsNFilm Festival permission to use film clips, excerpts, or stills from your film project for promotional use both prior to the festival, and in the promotion of subsequent festivals.

You grant any third parties at The International KidsNFilm Festival the right to film or photograph your appearance and voice for any marketing or festival promotions.

Submitting a film to The International Kids N Film Festival constitutes an agreement by and between the filmmaker/representative, and/or applicable Parent/Guardian of a minor aged Filmmaker, and The International Kids N Film Festival.

By submitting, You agree to all of these rules, terms, and conditions. You acknowledge that no submission fee refunds are given once this application has been submitted. You also acknowledge that You will not receive any compensation for the use of your film in accordance with the rules, terms, and conditions.

You understand and acknowledge that, if You are 17 years of age or under, a parent, guardian, or supervising Director/Instructor with parental permission must agree to the submission terms listed herein on your behalf. As the Parent or Guardian of a minor filmmaker, You understand and acknowledge that You are agreeing to the terms listed herein on behalf of the child, or as a Supervising Instructor, Director, Producer, you are legally designated or hold written rights to submit on behalf of the student or youth project. 

Films will screen at a live-screening. Private viewing on-line screening in the event of Covid-19 restrictions. The festival also reserves the right to highlight the screening reel from the festival on our cities local community access television program network, and other local cable access stations.

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
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