Rules & Terms
1. Submission copies must be submitted online (no DVDs, Blu-rays, DCPs, thumb drives, or other physical media will be considered)
2. Only submissions that are black authored or produced OR are black-focused are eligible. Any entries that do not meet either criteria will not be considered.
3. All entries selected for our festival grant the NIFPA Film Festival the right to use film stills and portions of accepted films for promotional purposes.
4. If accepted, final screening copies must arrive at the NIFPA office no later than 30 days after notification, or the entry will not be included in the festival. Filmmakers are responsible for shipping costs to the festival. All copies of the films become NIFPA's property unless otherwise directed.
5. Non-English entries must be submitted with English subtitles.
6. Entry fees are nonrefundable.
7. Only films completed after January 1, 2022 will be considered for Official Selection unless otherwise approved.
8. NIFPA does not show works in progress unless otherwise approved. Works in progress will be considered, but programmers cannot guarantee that any files updated after submission will be reviewed. Be prepared to have your original file reviewed. Completed projects are preferred.
9. By submitting your project, you acknowledge that:
-Your film is not subject to any litigation, nor is it threatened by any litigation.
-You are duly authorized to have this film be screened at the festival.
-You have secured the rights to any and all music and/or footage used in the film.
-You fully indemnify and hold NIFPA and the NIFPA Film Festival completely harmless from any and all claims whatsoever that may arise as a result of usage of submitted materials.
