1. General Eligibility
• The Orange Film and Arts Festival is open to filmmakers and artists worldwide.
• All submissions must be original works. The submitter must own all rights or have written permission for all content used.
• Films may have been previously screened or submitted to other festivals.
• Works in languages other than English must include English subtitles.
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2. Accepted Categories
Categories include, but are not limited to:
• Narrative Short Films
• Feature Films
• Documentary (Micro, Short & Feature)
• Student Films
• Animation
• Visual Arts (painting, photography, murals, mixed media, digital art)
The festival reserves the right to move a submission to a more appropriate category.
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3. Submission Requirements
• All submissions must be made through FilmFreeway.
• Films submitted must be final cuts.
• Screeners must be viewable and accessible throughout the judging period.
• Visual art submissions must include clear, high-resolution images and an artist statement.
• Submission fees are non-refundable.
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4. Content Guidelines
The festival celebrates creative freedom and diverse voices; however, submissions must not include:
• Hate speech or harassment
• Explicit sexual violence
• Content promoting discrimination or illegal activity
The festival reserves the right to reject any submission that does not align with festival values.
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5. Selection & Judging
• All submissions are reviewed by the festival’s selection committee and/or jury.
• Selection decisions are final.
• Not all submissions will be selected for screening or exhibition.
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6. Exhibition & Screening
• Selected films may be screened in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid format.
• Visual art may be exhibited physically, digitally, or in promotional spaces.
• Selected participants must provide exhibition-ready files by required deadlines.
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7. Rights & Clearances
By submitting, you confirm that:
• You own all rights to the submitted work.
• All music, images, performances, and likenesses are properly cleared.
• The festival assumes no responsibility for copyright or licensing disputes.
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8. Promotional Use
By submitting, you grant the Orange Film and Arts Festival permission to use:
• Film clips, trailers, stills, artwork images, titles, and descriptions
for promotion, marketing, and press purposes.
No full films or artworks will be distributed or sold without permission.
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9. Awards
• Awards may be presented at the discretion of the festival.
• Awards have no cash value unless otherwise stated.
• Jury decisions are final.
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10. Conduct & Liability
• All participants are expected to behave professionally and respectfully.
• The festival is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged materials.
• Participation is at the submitter’s own risk.
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11. Agreement
Submission to the Orange Film and Arts Festival constitutes acceptance of all rules and terms.
The festival reserves the right to modify these rules at any time.
