Please read carefully about the following submission requirements, conditions and rules to ensure a successful submission.
請仔細閱讀以下提交要求、條件及規則，以確保投片或投案順利完成。
Rules and Terms in English （中文徵集條款隨後）
1. Period of Submission:
From 16 July 2026 to 25 Oct 2026（GMT+8)
2. Submission Fees:
2.1 For the categories of International Dance Film Contests, Dance Film Selection Screenings and AI Dance Film:
Super Early Bird Period – 16 July to 30 Aug 2026 (23:59 GMT+8), 10 USD/film
Early Bird Period - 31 Aug to 4 Oct 2026, 15 USD/film
Regular Period – 5 Oct to 25 Oct 2026 (23:59 GMT+8), 20 USD/film
Late Bird Period – 26 Oct to 27 Oct 2026 (23:59 GMT+8), 30 USD/film
* Submission fees are not refundable
2.2 For Dance-Film Installation Artworks and Other Innovative Proposals:
Submission fees are waived for this category to encourage more diversified and experimental cross-disciplinary creations.
3. General Rules of Submission:
3.1 Interested parties may submit their applications as an individual or a group.
3.2 To provide a more extensive repertoire of choices for the audience, dance films or artworks which have been shown in other exhibitions or festivals will be accepted but they have to be the original works of the applying entity and the applying entity should own the sole copyright of the film or artwork.
3.3 All selected dance films and artworks, the relevant texts, images, videos and stills etc. submitted to the ROLLOUT Dance Film Biennale 2026-2027 (hereafter named ROLLOUT) may be used as materials for public screenings, exhibitions and promotions. All applications submitted will automatically authorize ROLLOUT to use and edit these submitted images, videos, text, stills and their related elements for promotional purposes at no cost.
3.4 The applying entity should ensure that they have been granted the legal rights to use all copyrighted elements such as music, text, images and other media forms in the videos or artworks for public broadcasting or showing, so that all elements in the submitted videos or artworks can be used and broadcasted/exhibited by ROLLOUT in its public screening and exhibition activities, online platforms and screening tours. If any copyrights infringement or related disputes are caused by showing the videos or artworks to anyone, the applying entity should bear the sole responsibility for the settlement of the infringement.
3.5 The selected entity of video works will be given a pending period of ten days, from the date they received the selection notification, to fine-tune their works for optimal screening or exhibition results. The selected entity of installation artworks or other proposals will be communicating with ROLLOUT throughout the whole production and setup period to ensure that the artworks or proposals are displayed or executed properly.
3.6 The Organisers of ROLLOUT own the final rights to interpret and modify the rules and regulations of the Biennale and its award arrangement and the discretion rights for final decisions on all matters.
3.7 All applying entities should read and understand the submission rules and regulations thoroughly. Upon submission, the submitting entity automatically presents their consent on the rules of submission, copyright usage and ROLLOUT’s rights to use the submitted contents etc.
4. Submission Categories:
4.1 Category 1 - Dance Films Contest and Screening
4.1.1 For Contest and Screening: Submissions should comply the following conditions in order to be considered for the Award Contest and Screening category:
• Running time : 15 minutes or less
• Production date: 1 January 2024 or after
• Genre: Any
4.1.2 For Screening ONLY (non-contest): to participate in the ROLLOUT Dance Film Biennale 2026-2027 screenings ONLY (without competing for awards and prizes)
• Running time, production date, genre: Any
4.2 Category 2 - AI Dance Film Contest and Screening
4.2.1 Submissions should comply the following conditions in order to be considered for the AI Dance Film Contest and Screening
• Running time : 15 minutes or less
• Production date: 1 January 2024 or after
• Genre: Any
• Mandatory Disclosure: You must meticulously list the specific AI tools, models, and platforms used (e.g., Midjourney, Google Veo, Runway, Kling, Suno, Udio) in your specific filmfreeway submission slot.
•The film must be created using generative AI tools substantially. Films that explore AI as a subject are welcome, but thematic relevance alone does not qualify a film. The primary eligibility criterion is production methodology: AI must have been used in making the film.
•Limited use of conventional editing software is allowed for post production, including sequencing, trimming, color correction, sound mixing, and final assembly.
•Visual and audio elements of the film must clearly reflect its AI generated origin, ensuring the work remains a true showcase of generative AI filmmaking.
•Images or videos created primarily through CAD or 3D modeling software are generally not considered AI-generated.
•No Tracing or Direct Imitation: Prompting that specifically targets and mimics the exact style of existing illustrators, film directors, musicians, or studios is strictly prohibited to mitigate copyright infringement risks.
•Strict Ban on Unauthorized Voice and Face Cloning: Using AI to clone the voice and face of real, existing artists or individuals without their explicit, documented consent is absolutely forbidden and will result in immediate disqualification. Deepfakes or synthesized representations of real people must include a clear disclaimer in the credits.
•Ethical Models: Submissions relying on models explicitly known for illegal data scraping or piracy may be disqualified at the organizer's discretion.
4.3 Category 3 - For Dance-Film Installation Artwork or other innovative dance-film related proposals :
• The applicant should submit a proposal to inquiry@rolloutmacao.com under the subject “Installation Artwork Submission_artist/curator’s name”. The proposal should include the installation’s design, creative concept, technical specifications, dimensions, materials, installation requirements, budget arrangement and artist/curator info etc. The attachment size should not exceed 15 MB.
5. Awards and Prizes:
5.1 Category 1 - Dance Film Contest Awards and Prizes:
ROLLOUT has created a dance film contest session (see the rules of eligibility in Item 4.1 above) to present the following awards to outstanding dance films:
• the ROLLOUT Dance Film Jury Award (Prize: 800 USD) – the award will be given to the most outstanding dance film in the Festival based on the Jury’s evaluations made with the indicators of visual qualities, messages conveyed, originality of concept, inspirations given and the overall performance of the dance film creation.
• The ROLLOUT Asian Production Award (Prize: 600 USD) – the award will be given to the most outstanding Asian dance film, after the Jury Award, based on the above indicators.
• the ROLLOUT Jury Recommendation Awards (Prize: 400 USD each) – the award will be given to dance films recommended by the Jury based on the above indicators.
• the ROLLOUT Audience Choice Award (Prize: 200 USD) – the award will be given to the dance film with most votes from the audience attending the screenings.
• the ROLLOUT Online Audience Choice Award (Prize: 200 USD) – the award will be given to the dance film with most votes from the online audience viewing the online screenings.
5.2 Category 2 - AI Dance Film Contest Awards and Prizes:
ROLLOUT has created an AI Dance Film contest session (see the rules of eligibility in Item 4.2 above) to present the following awards to outstanding AI dance films:
• the ROLLOUT AI Dance Film Award (Prize: 300 USD) – the award will be given to the most outstanding AI dance film created solely with generative AI tools in the Festival based on the Jury’s evaluations made with the indicators of visual qualities, messages conveyed, originality of concept, inspirations given and the overall performance of the dance film creation.
• the ROLLOUT Hybrid AI Dance Film Award (Prize: 300 USD) – the award will be given to the most outstanding Hybrid AI dance film created selectively with generative AI tools , based on the above indicators.
• the ROLLOUT AI Dance Animation Award (Prize: 300 USD) – the award will be given to the most outstanding AI dance animation created solely with generative AI tools, based on the above indicators.
5.3 Category 3 - Dance-Film Installation Artwork:
• Selected artworks will each be awarded a maximum production grant of 2000 USD, depending on the presented budget arrangement.
• Selected artworks will each receive the corresponding installation support, including the necessary equipment, tools and personnel etc.
5.4 The actual number of awards may be adjusted according to the overall quality of the dance films. An award may be void if no films meet the professional standards accredited by the Jury after evaluation.
5.5 If two or more works are given the same score, the Jury will make the final decision on the award arrangement.
6. Benefits of accepted entities:
6.1 ROLLPASS - all applying entities accepted to the contest, screenings and exhibitions of ROLLOUT will be granted the ROLLPASS to participate in all screening and exhibition sessions, workshops and focus talks at no cost.
6.2 All accepted entities will receive a ROLLOUT Official Selection laurel.
6.3 All accepted dance films will automatically be included in the ROLLOUT Dance Film Digital Archive.
6.4 All accepted entities will automatically be considered for the ROLLOUT exchange collection. They may be recommended to participate in international exchange screenings/exhibitions by ROLLOUT network partners for a wider audience.
7. Accepted Screening Formats for Dance Films and AI Dance Films:
7.1 File formats: MP4, WMV, AVI or MOV (Apple ProRes format will not be accepted)
7.2 Resolution: Between 1920x1080 (1080p, 16x9) and 4K; for VR works, between 4K and 8K.
8. Subtitles
8.1 If language materials (audio and/or visual) other than English are used in the film, please provide subtitles or remarks for these materials in English.
9. Entry Application Process:
9.1 Submit your dance film works and complete your applications online through https://filmfreeway.com/ROLLOUTDanceFilmFestival. Submit your installation artwork proposals or other innovative proposals to inquiry@rolloutmacao.com. Applications beyond the late-bird period will not be considered.
9.2 Upon special circumstances, such as unexpected failure to upload films of the required format onto the online platform, the applying entity will be contacted individually to provide remedial measures.
9.3 All accepted entries will be notified through emails along with details of participation. Accepted entities will also be required to sign the “Confirmation of Participation” upon acceptance.
For inquiries, please send us an email to inquiry@rolloutmacao.com or contact us through our Facebook page ROLLOUT Macao.
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中文徵集條款
1. 徵集期間：
2026年7月16日起至2026年10月25日 (GMT+8)
2. 申請參展費用：
2.1 國際舞蹈影像競賽、舞蹈影像精選放映及 AI 舞蹈影像之組別：
超早鳥期間 – 2026年7月16日至8月30日 (23:59, GMT+8) ，每作品10美元
早鳥期間 – 2026年8月31日至10月4日 (23:59, GMT+8) ，每作品15美元
正常期間 – 2026年10月5日至10月25日 (23:59, GMT+8) ，每作品20美元
晚鳥期間 – 2026年10月26日至10月27日 (23:59, GMT+8) ，每作品30美元
* 申請參展費用不設退還
2.2 舞蹈影像裝置藝術或其他舞蹈影像相關的創新提案類別：
以鼓勵更多元化及具實驗性的跨領域創作，本類別免收參展申請費。
3. 申請參展條款：
3.1 有興趣者可以個人或團體名義遞交參展申請及影片。
3.2 為擴展觀眾視野，大會接受曾參與其他展覽或電影節之作品，但影片必需為申請人或團體的原創作品，並擁有該作品之所有版權。
3.3 所有遞交至《ROLLOUT 舞蹈影像雙年展 2026-2027》(由此起簡稱”ROLLOUT”) 的入選作品、相關文字、影像、影片及劇照等均可能會被用作公開放映、展覽及宣傳之素材，遞交申請後則自動賦予大會無償使用、剪輯文字、影像、影片、劇照及相關元素作宣傳用途的權利。
3.4 如遞交的影片或作品涉及使用具版權之音樂、文字、影像及其他媒體元素，敬請於遞交前確保已合法申請所有元素之公開播放及使用權，使得全作品的所有元素均可用於放映、展覽、網上以及巡展等所有ROLLOUT活動中作公開播放或展示。如因播放影片或展示作品而產生著作權及版權等相關爭議，投片或參展單位需負全責。
3.5 由遞交單位獲通知影片入圍參展之日起，所有入選作品均將獲予10天的微調時間，讓作品可按實際情況及效果作更多盡善之處。入選之裝置藝術作品或其他提案之單位，將於整個製作及佈展期間與 ROLLOUT 保持溝通，以確保作品或提案得以妥善展示或執行。
3.6 主辦單位保留最終解釋及修改活動與獎項細則的權利，以及所有事情最終決定之酌情權。
3.7 所有影片及作品遞交單位均須細讀及明白本則指引及規條。而申請單位需於同意大會的參展條款、版權規定以及影片或作品使用權等細則後方可遞交作品。遞交作品即表示同意本展之各項參展、版權、獎項及放映等規定。
4. 申請參展選項：
4.1 第一類別 – 舞蹈影像競賽及放映
4.1.1 競選影片：所有符合以下條件之遞交影片均自動申請同時參與ROLLOUT展映及獎項競選活動:
• 片長：15分鐘或以內
• 製作日期：2024年1月1日或以後之原創作品
• 類型：不限
4.1.2 非競選影片：只申請參與《ROLLOUT 舞蹈影像展》展映，不競逐獎項及獎金
• 片長、製作日期、類型：不限
4.2 第二類別 – AI 舞蹈影像競賽及放映
4.2.1 作品須符合以下條件，方可納入 AI 舞蹈影像競賽及放映類別之評選：
• 片長：15分鐘或以下
• 製作日期：2024年1月1日或之後
• 類型：不限
• 必填說明：申請者必須在投片時詳細列明所使用的具體 AI 工具、模型及平台（例如：Midjourney、Google Veo、Runway、Kling、Suno、Udio）。
• 作品必須實質上使用生成式 AI 工具創作。ROLLOUT歡迎探討 AI 作為主題之作品，但僅具主題相關性並不足以符合評選資格，AI應為影片的主要製作工具。
• 後期製作只允許有限度使用傳統剪輯軟體，包括排序、剪接、調色、混音及最終組合，AI應為影片的主要製作工具。
• 影片之視覺及音訊元素須明確反映其 AI 生成之來源，以確保作品真正展現生成式 AI 電影製作之特質。
• 主要透過 CAD 或 3D 建模軟體創建之圖像或影片，一般不被視為 AI 生成。
• 禁止描摹或直接模仿：嚴禁透過提示詞針對並模仿現有插畫家、電影導演、音樂家或工作室之特定風格，以降低版權侵權風險。
• 嚴禁未經授權之聲音及肖像克隆 (Cloning)：未經明確書面同意，嚴禁使用 AI 克隆真實現有藝術家或個人之聲音及肖像，違者將立即取消資格。如涉及深偽技術或合成再現真實人物，必須在片尾字幕中加上明確免責聲明。
• 合規使用聲明：如作品所依賴之模型被明確知悉涉及非法數據抓取或盜版行為，主辦單位有權取消其參賽資格。
4.3 第三類別 – 舞蹈影像裝置藝術作品或其他創新舞蹈影像相關提案：
• 申請者請將提案電郵至 inquiry@rolloutmacao.com，郵件標題請註明「Installation Artwork Submission_藝術家／策展人姓名」。提案內容應包括裝置之設計、創作理念、技術規格、尺寸、材質、安裝要求、預算安排及藝術家／策展人資料等。附件大小請勿超過 15 MB。
5. 獎項及獎金：
5.1 第一類別 - 舞蹈影像國際競選：
為鼓勵更多精彩創作，ROLLOUT 設立了獎項競選部份（參選要求請參閱上述4.1項之條文），特設獎項如下：
• ROLLOUT 評審大獎（獎金：800美元） － 由評審按作品的視覺質感、訊息轉達、原創思維、理念啓發、整體表現等指標參考選出全展整體最佳之作。
• ROLLOUT 亞洲製作大獎（獎金：600美元） - 由評審按以上指標選出評審大獎以外之最佳亞洲製作影片。
• ROLLOUT 評審推介作品獎（獎金：每獲獎影片400美元）－ 由評審按以上指標選出其他精選佳作。
• ROLLOUT 觀眾票選作品獎（獎金： 200美元）－ 由觀眾於放映活動現場投票選出最具共嗚之作。
• ROLLOUT 線上觀眾票選作品獎（獎金： 200美元）－ 由線上觀眾於線上放映活動投票選出最具共嗚之作。
5.2 第二類別 - AI 舞蹈影像競賽：
ROLLOUT 本年特設 AI 舞蹈影像競賽單元（參賽資格詳見上文第 4.2 條），旨在鼓勵更多精彩 AI 舞蹈影像作品，獎項如下：
• ROLLOUT AI 舞蹈影像獎（獎金：300 美元） – 由評審按作品的視覺質感、訊息轉達、原創思維、理念啓發、整體表現等指標參考選出全展整體最佳全 AI 生成舞蹈影像之作。
• ROLLOUT AI 混合舞蹈影像獎（獎金：300 美元） – 由評審按作品的視覺質感、訊息轉達、原創思維、理念啓發、整體表現等指標參考選出全展整體最佳混合型 AI 舞蹈影像作品（選擇性使用生成式 AI 工具創作） 。
• ROLLOUT AI 舞蹈動畫獎（獎金：300 美元） – 由評審按作品的視覺質感、訊息轉達、原創思維、理念啓發、整體表現等指標參考選出全展整體最佳 AI 生成舞蹈動畫之作。
5.3 第三類別 - 舞蹈影像裝置藝術作品：
• 入選作品每件將獲最高 2000 美元之製作資助，實際金額視乎所提交之預算安排而定。
• 入選作品將獲相應之安裝支援，包括所需設備、工具及人員等。
5.4 獎項的實際數項或依作品水平有所調整，如整體作品經評選後仍未符評審專業標準，部份獎項惟有被視為「從缺」。
5.5 若兩個或以上的作品總分相同，則由評審作最後決議。
6. 入圍 ROLLOUT 競選、展覽及展映者權益：
6.1 ROLLPASS－所有入圍參展單位於 ROLLOUT 期間均可免費參與所有展覽、線上及現場放映場次、工作坊及焦點對談等活動。
6.2 所有入圖 ROLLOUT 作品將獲發 ROLLOUT 入圍桂冠標誌。
6.3 所有入圖 ROLLOUT 作品將自動進入ROLLOUT 舞蹈影片電子典藏。
6.4 所有入圍 ROLLOUT 作品將自動參與 ROLLOUT 交流推薦精選集，有機會獲推薦參予其他ROLLOUT國際網絡伙伴之舞蹈錄像節平台或藝術活動，以接觸更廣大觀眾群。
7. 接受影片規格
7.1 檔案格式：MP4, WMV, AVI 或 MOV (請恕不接受Apple ProRes 格式)
7.2 解柝度：不低於1920x1080 (1080p, 16x9) 或最高4K；VR作品不低於4K或最高8K。
8. 字幕
如影片內使用了任何非英語語言素材(音訊及/或視訊)，請於影片中提供英語駐解或字幕。
9. 參展申請流程：
9.1 如投交舞蹈影像，請於影片公開徵集截止前到https://filmfreeway.com/ROLLOUTDanceFilmFestival 填妥網上申請。如投交裝置藝術作品提案或其他創新提案，請電郵至 inquiry@rolloutmacao.com。以上逾期申請將不予受理。
9.2 如遇上特殊情況，例如投片者難以於網上雲端系統上載符合大會放映規格之影片， 大會將另外與參展者聯絡，要求參展單位提供相關解決方案。
9.3 大會將以電郵通知入選放映的參展單位，並確認相關參展詳情，同時要求入選者填妥及簽署相關之《入選作品確認參展書》。
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