Paris Women CineFest

1. Subtitles and Language:
All films must include English subtitles unless the spoken language is English. Scripts should be submitted exclusively in English.

2. Originality and Rights:
All entries must be original creations, and participants must possess all necessary rights to their content. Any instances of plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification.

3. Submission Format:
All films must be submitted in a digital format. We do not accept physical copies.

4. Judging Criteria:
Films will be evaluated based on originality, storytelling, direction, production quality, and overall impact. The decisions made by our judging panel are final and binding.

5. Duration:
Short films should have a runtime of no more than 50 minutes, including credits. Feature films should exceed 50 minutes.

6. Notification:
Filmmakers whose works are selected will be notified via email by the date specified on the festival’s official website. Failure to respond within the allotted time may result in disqualification.

7. Promotional Use:
By submitting your film, you grant the Paris Women CineFest the right to use clips, trailers, and stills for promotional purposes, including but not limited to the festival’s website, social media, and press releases.

8. Withdrawal:
Once a film has been submitted, it cannot be withdrawn from the festival program after the selection has been announced.

9. Liability:
The festival is not responsible for any claims related to copyright, trademark, credits, or royalty infringements associated with the submitted films.

10. Amendments:
The Paris Women CineFest reserves the right to make changes to these rules and terms as necessary. Any modifications will be communicated to participants in a timely manner.

By submitting a film to the Paris Women CineFest, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to comply with all the rules and terms outlined above.