Rabat International Author Film Festival

Rules and Regulations:

1- FILMS COMPLETED AFTER NOVEMBER 1, 2024 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUBMISSION.

2- INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILMS SUBMISSIONS, MOROCCAN PREMIERE IS A MUST – FEATURE FILMS THAT WERE SCREENED PREVIOUSLY IN MOROCCO WON’T BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

3- FICAR SUPPORTS TRAVEL COST OF DIRECTORS OF SELECTED INTERNATIONAL FILMS TO MOROCCO TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FESTIVAL SCREENINGS AND ACTIVITIES. (Conditions apply)

4- Filmmakers are invited to submit their original work to Rabat International Author Film Festival (FICAR) for the above listed categories and as per the assigned duration of each category.

5- Rabat International Author Film Festival (FICAR) holds the right to:
• Select the film that is qualified to be in the official selection of the festival
• Use the selected films for trailers and publicity usage
• Screen the winning films in other related events inside Morocco, and recommend the winning films to other international film festivals that collaborate with FICAR after the approval of the filmmakers.

6- Submission fees are non refundable and non reimbursable under any circumstances; FICAR does not reimburse any submission fees for films who are not selected for the festival program, or who withdrew their submissions at any time.

7- FICAR retains the right to accept or decline any film, for whatever reason, without any explanation.

8- Applicant admits that he/she is authorized to submit the film, being the rights-holder or authorized representative of the film.

9- FICAR receives exhibition copy in QuickTime 1080p HD 8 bit uncompressed or Apple ProRes file or equivalent via a downloadable link.

10- All International films must have adequate French or English subtitles.

11- Screening fees must be declared prior to or upon submission. If a screening fee is only indicated after the official selection has been announced, the festival retains the right to revoke the film's acceptance.