Norway Action Film Festival

Films have to be submitted only via FilmFreeway.

Films must not be more than three years old and have no prior released versions on Social Media or other public video platforms: Youtube, Vimeo, etc. Submission fee is not refundable.

Once a film is submitted, it may not be withdrawn for any reason. Submission fee has to be made at the point of submission.

Filmmakers should have all required rights and releases for all the persons presented, possess the rights or have permission to make use all images, music and content that is included in the entry.

FORMAT

All films accepted to screen at the festival must be in PAL, DOLBY DIGITAL SOUND. Films accepted to screen at the festival must be submitted on a thumb drive and sent by mail. For theatre/cinema screening, the usual requirement is DCP. In certain situations, MOV, H264, and MP4 are accepted. In addition, the submitter must provide a tracking number of the parcel and a link to a backup copy of the film online.

Due to theater requirements, the theater must have a physical copy of the film.
Norway Action Film Festival (NAFF) does not mail back thumb drive or copies of the film unless a prepaid envelope/package has been received from the filmmaker. Thumb drives will be given back to filmmakers at the festival.

TERMS

By submitting to Norway Action Film Festival (NAFF) the filmmaker/submitter gives the right to the organizers of Norway Action Film Festival to preview the film submitted. If accepted, filmmaker/submitter must submit the film in the requested format.

Norway Action Film Festival (NAFF) holds the right to withhold this video file for the Norway Action Film Festival (NAFF) archives. If accepted, the filmmaker/submitter fully grants Norway Action Film Festival (NAFF) the non-exclusive right, royalty-free and license to showcase this film/video during the Norway Action Film Festival event.
The filmmaker/submitter agrees that clips/extracts from the entry and all publicity material submitted can be used for promotional purposes on radio, television, in print, web and at live events.

The filmmaker/submitter will indemnify and exempt Norway Action Film Festival (NAFF) from and against all kinds claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses that might be incurred for any reason including trademark copyright, credits, screening, publicity and loss of or damage to the material.

COVID PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS

Due to the unpredictable nature of the COVID pandemic, the organisers are dependent on the health measures and requirements imposed by the Norwegian government concerning the film screenings. The venue is subject to change and will be finalised soon. The decision will be based on the advice and approval of the local council according to the Covid situation. The date of the final event is likewise subject to change. If needed due to national health requirements, the event will be held online. The satisfaction and well-being of the participants are our priority. Please be guided and updated by our website www.naffbaerum.com