This is a Polish Film Festival and all films must be related to Poland in some way as follows:
*The film is made in Poland or by a Polish filmmaker
*The film includes a significant number of Polish Artists or is generally a Polish production
*The film deals with subject matter related to Polish history, current events, or culture
*Films made in the US are acceptable if they include Polish cast members or persons or matters related to Poland.
*Short films should not exceed 30 minutes
*Alll films with non-English dialogue must include English Subtitles. Films in English may include Polish subtitles at the filmmaker's discretion.
This competition is open to United States, Poland and International entries. Maximum film age is 24 months. No repeat entries. In addition to on-line screeners entrants must send two Blu Ray discs or DCP and Blue Ray or DVD as a back-up, if the make the final round of judging. Send Blu Ray in reusable containers or bubble wrap envelopes. Note: Please do not use fiber-filled envelopes or oversized boxes when sending entries, as they can cause serious damage to Blu Ray discs and, subsequently, to video equipment. Entries that we receive that have been damaged or otherwise compromised in this way may be rejected from entry. If a work is selected for public screening entrants are contractually obligated to provide an exhibition copy suitable for screening and cannot withdraw their film from the festival. Entry must not be available to view in full on the internet! Please note we do not pay screening fees. Only finalists are notified in advance that their work has been selected to be part of the Festival.
ENTRY FORMATS:
Submit an On-Line Screener for pre-screening (Vimeo). If chosen for final judging a high quality region free Blu Ray disc or DCP must be sent for Festival screening. Be sure to include your FilmFreeway tracking I.D. number on it.
LIABILITY: Filmmaker shall indemnify and hold Kosciuszko Foundation DC Polish Film Festival harmless 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 in connection with the Film involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and/or loss of or damage to the screening videos submitted. In particular, Filmmaker expressly warrants it has obtained all necessary copyright clearances for original works of authorship used in the Film. All rights must be cleared.
REPRODUCTION AGREEMENT: Submission of an entry gives the festival permission to have accepted work exhibited, photographed, locally telecast, and reproduced either in part or whole, for exhibition, educational or publicity purposes. Filmmakers can request in writing that their material not be used for such purposes six months after the festival has concluded.
Funding for the Kosciuszko Foundation DC Washington Polish Film Festival has been made possible in part by the Kosciuszko Foundation, PISF (Polski Institut Sztuki Filmowej), IAM (Adam Mickiewicz Institute), the Polish Embassy in Washington D.C., and many sponsors, private individuals and others. General Rules and Terms:
KFDCPFF programming team is available to assist should you have any questions. Please email management@dcpolishfilmfest for support.
