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To be eligible please read all of the criteria, rules and guidelines carefully before making your submission.
- Films submitted must be produced by Canadian filmmakers within the last 3 years (2013 - 2016).
- We will also accept any film completed in 2017 up June 15, 2017
- Minimal dialogue is preferred.
- We can not accept films made by non-Canadian filmmakers for this call for submissions.
- Multiple submissions are allowed.
- We only accept submission entries digitally through www.filmfreeway.com.
- We do not accept submissions by email or physical submissions sent by mail.
- We are not responsible for improperly functioning on-line screeners or passwords.
- Do not send a press kit or other supporting materials unless asked to do so by the festival.
- Entrants are responsible for securing all rights and permissions from copyright and other holders relating to their film and agree to all terms as detailed herein.
- All film submissions must be family friendly. Depictions of nudity, torture or animal cruelty is not acceptable.
- We reserve the right not to select any submission that we feel is inappropriate for any reason.
- All submissions will be notified of the results of the festival's decision by July 9, 2017.
- If selected for the festival, we can accept DVDs, Blu-rays or electronic files. DNxHD, h.264 or ProRes codecs in mov or mp4 containers are acceptable. Resolutions 1920x1080 or 1280x720.
- Filmmakers must deliver final format as indicated for festival screening. There are no exceptions.
- All film submissions will be assessed based on the criteria and rules and guidelines as described in this call for submissions.
- Submissions may not be withdrawn from the Festival once they have been accepted and you have confirmed its availability.
- The decision of selection committee and festival is final.
- All shipping costs to Ottawa of your screening master must be paid by the participant.
The following information must be included with your submission:
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- Film title and year of production,
- A brief synopsis of the film (100 words max.),
- Running time/length of the film Language(s) of film and available subtitles (where relevant),,
- Full name of the filmmaker,
- A brief biography of the filmmaker (100 words max., including province of origin and current residence) and
- Contact information (email address, phone number and complete mailing address).
Terms and Conditions
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I as submitter of this entry and the undersigned, acknowledge and agree that:
1. I have read, understand and fully comply with all submission eligibility Rules, Guidelines, Terms and Conditions requirements;
2. To the best of my knowledge, all of the statements in this document are true;
3. This film or video is not subject to any litigation nor is threatened by any litigation;
4. I am duly authorized to submit this film to the festival;
5. I hold Ottawa Indie Fest (Ottawa Independent Film Festival) and its owners, management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, etc. harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from my entry;
6. I certify that I am the copyright holder of the film and have all necessary rights and clearances to have the film publicly screened by the festival;
7. I certify that I have full rights to the use of the music in the entered work;
8 . I give permission to Ottawa Indie Fest (Ottawa Independent Film Festival) and to use stills, titles, copy, and/or information from the film for promotional purposes and
9 . I give permission to Ottawa Indie Fest (Ottawa Independent Film Festival) to screen the film at the festival as well as any other festival presentations, programs, and/or events.
