GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
WE ONLY ACCEPT FILMS WITH THEMES ABOUT ROCK N ROLL, METAL AND EXTRA CATEGORY OF HORROR.
LEGALITIES:
We are not liable for copyright infringement on any video. If a legal dispute arises, the participant will assume the responsibility.
The projects that will be ACCEPTED:
ONLY audiovisual projects with the Rock N Roll & Metal themes and an extra category of Horror.
Works that have been exhibited either online, in physical forms, on television or at other festivals.
Projects from any year, whether published or not.
Are of English language, if not CC (Close Captions) in English are required.
The projects that will NOT BE ACCEPTED:
Contain pornographic content (sexual themes are Ok - Contact Us). No racist or religious themes advocating hatred or discrimination will be accepted.
CATEGORIES
1. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
Audiovisual works from all nationalities are accepted.
A. FICTION FEATURE FILM
Only audiovisual works that are longer than 30 minutes and shorter than 120 minutes are accepted.
B. FICTION SHORT FILM
Only audiovisual products that are longer than 2 minutes and shorter than 30 minutes are accepted.
C. DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
Only audiovisual products that are more than 30 minutes long and less than 120 minutes are accepted.
D. DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
Only audiovisual products that are longer than 2 minutes and shorter than 30 minutes are accepted.
E. VIDEOCLIP
Only audiovisual products whose maximum duration is 7 minutes are accepted.
Only audiovisual products with a dramatic or narrative content are accepted where a sequence of events is presented and a story is narrated under the classical, dramatic structure. The relationship of the image with music can be linear, of adaptation or of superposition.
2. NATIONAL COMPETITION
In the following categories, audiovisual works whose production is solely US based may participate.
A. FICTION FEATURE FILM
Only audiovisual products that are more than 30 minutes long and less than 120 minutes are accepted.
B. FICTION SHORT FILM
Only audiovisual products that are longer than 2 minutes and shorter than 30 minutes are accepted.
C. DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
Only audiovisual products that are more than 30 minutes and less than 120 minutes are accepted.
D. DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
Only audiovisual products that are longer than 2 minutes and shorter than 30 minutes are accepted.
E. VIDEOCLIP
Only audiovisual products whose maximum duration is 7 minutes are accepted.
Only audiovisual products with a dramatic or narrative content are accepted and a sequence of events is presented where a story is narrated under the classical, dramatic structure. The relationship of the image with music can be linear, of adaptation or of superposition.
F. HORROR SHORT FILMS
Because all of us Rockers and Metalheads love our horror, we've added a special category for everything horror!!
Only Short films with runtime between 1-30 minutes are accepted.
SHIPPING OF THE MATERIAL
All films must register through: FilmFreeway
Only the people owning the rights of the video pieces are able to register the works.
NO DVD, Blu-ray or other physical media please. Only provide an Online Video page and a download link in HD when requested.
The festival has different fees and discounts available. The applicant must assume the value of the shipment established by the platforms.
SELECTION AND PROGRAMMING PROCESS
The team of Rock and Metal International Film Festival RAMIFF, will select the films to participate in the event.
The Official Selection will be announced on May 01, 2020 (May be extended).
The audiovisual works of the official selection may be screened several times during the festival dates.
USE OF AUDIOVISUAL MATERIAL
By submitting your video to the festival, you grant us permission to use a few seconds of your work for promotional purposes. A trailer will be made.
JURIES AND PRIZES
Prizes will be announced and given at the final ceremony & screening.
The Jury will consist of film & music professionals and some celebrities.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE REGULATION
By submitting and registering your film, it's understood that you accept our regulations.
It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to secure authorization and permission from the copyright owner(s) of any and all copyrighted content or materials included within the submitted Film. Rock And Metal International Film Festival RAMIFF expressly disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, unauthorized inclusion of any copyrighted content or materials within or relating to the submitted film, including any content or materials that are or may become the basis for any third party claims for copyright infringement
• Upon completion of the Festival selection process, Rock And Metal International Film Festival RAMIFF will attempt to contact the Applicant using the contact information provided on the submission form to notify the Applicant of the film’s acceptance status. Rock And Metal International Film Festival RAMIFF disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any failure to contact the Applicant using the contact information provided on the submission form. It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that the contact information provided on the submission form is correct throughout the entirety of the submission period
• Rock And Metal International Film Festival RAMIFF is under no obligation to provide to the Applicant or any other representative of the Film any comments or feedback regarding the submitted film, any information relating to the manner in which the film is, will be, or was reviewed, nor any reasons why the Film, should it not be accepted for exhibition at the Festival, was not accepted
Rock And Metal International Film Festival RAMIFF is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt or a still from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival and in perpetuity for exhibition as well as both pre and post-festival promotional purposes. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening (including, but not limited to multiple screenings in multiple U.S. locations), and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify Rock And Metal International Film Festival RAMIFF for any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses (including, but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered. Rock And Metal International Film Festival RAMIFF is under no obligation to provide comments regarding submitted films to any applicant.
CONTACT AND MORE INFORMATION
General and Artistic Director: Pablo C. Vergara
Email: ramiffest@gmail.com
