Kismet Virtual Short Films Festival

FESTIVAL RULES & TERMS:

1. All films should have been made in 2019 or after.

2. The film must have opening and closing credits and must have Hard-Coded English Subtitles if the film is not in English.

3. Films must be between 3 and 20 minutes long, including opening and closing credits. SHORT FILMS ONLY. No manuscripts or screenplays will be admitted or returned.

4. Films must be appropriate for all ages. That means NO on-screen nudity and NO on-screen gratuitous violence. KVFF reserves the right to refuse any submission that doesn’t abide by this rule, therefore the film will not be screened or considered by the festival’s selection committee nor will a refund be issued.

SUBMISSION DATES: April 28 – 24 Sept 2021
Early bird: April 28 – May 31: $10.00 ***Gold Members: $8.00
Regular: June 1 – Aug 31: $15.00 ***Gold Members: $12.00
Extended: Sept 1 – Sept 24: $20.00 ***Gold Members: $17.00

VIRTUAL FILM FESTIVAL DATES:
November 12th, 2021 through November 29th 9pm.

YOUR FILM MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE SAME TIME OF ENTRY FORM AND PAYMENT. NO EXCEPTIONS.

6.) If you want to enter the same film in one or more categories, you’ll be required to fill out a separate Entry Form and pay a separate Entrance Fee for each category.
One entry only per genre category.

7.) All films should be uploaded to FilmFreeway upon submission and payment. Please include a still photo/image along with a caption (20 words or less) and your bio (75 words or less).

8.) Film producer(s) must obtain verification of permission to include copyrighted materials (music, film, photos, posters, branding, etc, within the film). We cannot show your film without the permissions.

9.) If your film is selected for the showcase, you must have release forms from any actors in the film. We will be requesting them prior to the festival dates. No need to send with Entry form, but have them ready in case you are a winner. We cannot show your film without the releases.

10.) By submitting to us you give us the right to screen your film.

11.) Laurels will be sent out within 45 days of the Award Show announcements.

12.) Must be 18 years or older on the date you submit your entry.

13.) Should you choose to withdraw your film from our festival, you will forfeit your entry fee. NO EXCEPTIONS.

14.) By completing the entry form, and paying the entrance fee, you agree to the above rules and terms.