LES the Lower East Side Festival of the Arts

Rules & Terms – LES The Lower East Side Festival of the Arts

1. Submission Guidelines

- Submissions are free.

- NEW YORK FILMS ONLY
-We strongly encourage films related to the Lower East Side, East Village, or West Village, as well as works by filmmakers from these districts.

- Films that made by New Yorkers are also welcome, regardless of the film’s geographical origin.

- We accept films in any premiere status, including those already available online.

- Films do not have to be recent, but documentaries and music videos will likely not be accepted.

- All films must be in English or include English subtitles.

- All submissions must be made exclusively through FilmFreeway. Physical copies will not be accepted.

2. Screening & Public Access

- All screenings are free and open to the public.

- By submitting, you grant the festival the non-exclusive right to screen your film in front of a live audience as part of the Film Program of LES, The Lower East Side Festival for the Arts.

3. Rights & Responsibilities

- You confirm that your submission is your original work and does not infringe on any copyrights or third-party rights.

- Filmmakers are fully responsible for securing all necessary rights, including music, footage, and other licensed materials used in the film.

- By submitting, all listed creators authorize the submission on behalf of the film.

4. Code of Conduct

- Any filmmaker or member of a film’s entourage who acts disruptively, aggressively, or disrespectfully toward festival staff or volunteers may have their film removed from the program.

5. Technical & Scheduling Policies

-Films should be in Full HD 1080p, MP4, less than 5 GB. If possible.
No 4K videos. The projector we use is a Full HD LED projector.

- By submitting, you acknowledge that you are not entitled to any claims for damages if:

Your film is unable to screen due to technical or operational difficulties.
Your screening needs to be rescheduled, canceled, or delayed for any reason.
The festival is not liable for any costs resulting from schedule changes.

- If selected, filmmakers must provide final screening materials by May 5th in the requested format and size.

6. Attendance & Promotion

- If your film is accepted, we encourage the director and key team members (actors, writers, producers, etc.) to attend and present the film.

7. Terms Updates

- The festival reserves the right to update these terms and conditions at any time.