Live Screenings International Film Festival

Language Requirements:
The official language of the festival is English.
Films in any language are accepted but must include English subtitles if the original language is not English.
Screenplays must be written in English and submitted in an industry-standard format (e.g., 12-point Courier font). The title page must include the title, author's name, and contact information.
Screenplays must not have been previously sold or currently under option.

Eligibility:
All films must have been completed in 2019 or later.
Submissions are accepted from around the world, provided they meet the terms mentioned in the respective category rules.

Submission Process:
The festival accepts web links or materials uploaded directly to the festival website or through the platforms mentioned on the festival’s website. DVDs or physical media are not accepted.
All submissions must be completed by the deadline indicated on the festival's website.
Submissions are subject to a non-refundable fee, payable via credit card or PayPal through the platforms mentioned on the festival’s website.

Preselection and Official Selection:
All submitted projects are reviewed by the festival's committee. Films that meet the initial criteria will receive the Preselected status, meaning they are included in the long list for potential participation.
The Preselected status does not guarantee official selection for the Main Festival, Mini-Festivals, or the Screenplay Contest.
Filmmakers and scriptwriters of officially selected projects will be notified via the contact email provided in their submission.

Screenings:
Mini-Festivals (Themed Film Gems):
Films invited to mini-festivals will be screened online exclusively on the festival’s Festival Channel during the mini-festival’s dates.
Participation in mini-festivals is optional.
Main Festival:
Officially selected films for the Main Festival are shown live at venues in Tbilisi, Georgia, and streamed online on the Festival Channel unless the filmmaker opts out of online screenings.
Live Screening Changes:
Live screenings for specific films may be postponed or canceled due to technical issues (e.g., corrupted files or equipment malfunction).
Online Screenings:
Films will be streamed online unless the filmmaker explicitly prohibits online screenings during the submission process.
Notification of Attendance:
Filmmakers or their representatives attending live screenings in person must notify the festival at least 5 days before the festival dates.

Screenplay Contest Rules:
Selected screenplays are featured on the Screenplay Contest Page on the festival’s website, including:
A short description of the script.
Up to 5 pages of the screenplay (or a maximum of 5% of the total text).
Illustrations or concept art (if provided).
Author information and a short expert opinion from the festival team to generate interest among industry professionals.
Industry professionals can review featured scripts and, if interested, request direct contact with the author, which the festival will facilitate.
Participation in the Screenplay Contest may occur during both the Main Festival and Mini-Festivals.

Awards:
Mini-Festival Awards (Themed Film Gems):
Audience Awards: Based on viewer voting on the Festival Channel.
Jury Award: Determined by the festival jury.
Monthly Best Film Award: Granted to the top film across all mini-festivals within a month.
Main Festival Awards:
Category Awards: Determined by the Festival Jury for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, etc.
Fan Awards: Determined by votes on the festival’s social media platforms.
Event Winner: Determined by the live audience during the Main Festival’s screening. Audience members rate films from 1 to 9, and the film with the highest score is awarded the Event Winner Trophy.
Screenplay Contest Awards:
Certificates and Laurels: All selected scripts receive official recognition.
Awards for Winners: Digital diplomas, laurels, and certificates are granted to the best screenplays.

Prizes:
All selected projects receive official laurels, and certificates via email.
All winners receive digital diplomas, official laurels, and certificates via email.
The Event Winner receives a Trophy, which will be delivered once it is ready. Shipping will be arranged if necessary.
Selected films and scripts may receive offers for further distribution.

Scheduling Changes:
The festival reserves the right to modify dates, venues, and screening times, including the postponement or cancellation of individual film screenings or the Screenplay Contest, at its discretion.
Any changes will be communicated to participants in advance.

Additional Provisions:
The festival producer reserves the right to introduce additional awards or prizes before the event without prior notice.
Prizes and awards are subject to change at the discretion of the festival producer.
Winners are responsible for any applicable taxes, fees, or costs associated with prize acceptance or use.

General Terms:
Participation in the festival implies acceptance of all rules and terms.
By submitting, participants grant the festival the right to use excerpts, stills, and promotional materials for marketing purposes.