OFFline Film Festival Short Film Competition 2023 - Terms & Conditions
CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY
All films mist have been completed since October 1st 2020. To be eligible for the short film competitions films must be 15 minutes or less in duration including end credits. Films should be password protected. Films should be presented in their original versions with English language subtitles or commentary where necessary.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Films should be uploaded to minimum standard as outlined here (or via your preferred platform) https://vimeo.com/help/compression
Frame Rate : 24 & 25 FPS
Bit Rate: 5,000 - 20,000kbps
Resolution of 1920X1080 px.
USING EXTRACTS OF THE FILM FOR PROMOTION
The entrant agrees that up to 30 seconds of their film may be used by OFFline Film Festival in promotional activities including screening a clip on television and on the Festival’s website. Acceptance of these regulations implies that you will abide by them in your dealings with the Festival and also that you are legally entitled to submit this film for consideration.
SELECTION & NOTIFICATION
All selected filmmakers are invited to OFFline as guests of the Festival (We provide complimentary accommodation and transfers from Dublin airport when possible). All entries will be viewed by the selection committee. Official Festival selection will be announced in September 2023. Successful entrants will be notified via FilmFreeway. Details of selected films will also be posted on our website. The Festival does not pay fees for submitted work. Finalists will have their films screened during the Festival and on the last day an overall winner in each category will be announced.
COPYRIGHT
Filmmakers are responsible for securing all copyright clearances and music rights.
