Love Lives in SF Film Festival

To ensure a fair and exciting competition, all participants in the Love Lives in SF Film Festival must adhere to the following rules and terms:

Eligibility:
- Entries are open to everyone.
The film must be made no earlier than 2023.

Film Length:
Submissions must be no longer than 12 minutes in length, credits must not exceed 30 seconds.

Submission Guidelines:
- All films must be submitted through FilmFreeway.
- Each filmmaker can submit multiple entries, but each film must be submitted separately.
- Entries must be original works created by the submitting filmmaker(s).

Format:
- Films must be submitted in a digital format compatible with standard screening equipment.
- Film resolution should be a minimum of 1920x1080. To easily get your compression rates and resolution correct, use the compression rate H.264

Content:
- Films should aim to amplify the love in communities and new perspectives.
- Submissions must be suitable for a general audience.
- Films should not promote hate speech or violence (subject to change upon acceptance)

Rights and Permissions:
- Filmmakers must have the necessary rights and permissions for all content, including music and other media used in the film.
- By submitting a film, filmmakers grant the Love Lives in SF Film Festival the right to screen their film at the festival and use clips or stills for promotional purposes.

Entry Fees:
- Entry fees are non-refundable.

Judging:
- All entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges composed of industry professionals.
- Decisions made by the judges are final and binding.

AI policy:
- Films utilizing AI in any capacity must disclose usage and software.

By submitting your film to the Love Lives in SF Film Festival, you agree to abide by these rules and terms. We look forward to showcasing your creativity and talent at our festival!