Ravenheart International Film Festival

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY SUBMISSION:
Films submitted must be completed AFTER January 1st, 2021. We will notify you no later than MAY 17th, 2023, if your film is officially selected. Please check to ensure that your email and contact information is correct and up to date on FilmFreeway. All submissions must be received no later than MAY 24th, 2023. All films that deliver their films after May 24th, 2023, will be considered for the following year's festival unless negotiated beforehand.

All entries officially selected by Ravenheart grant Ravenheart the right to use any footage from the screener. You also grant RIFF permission to screen your film at the event and use any material sent to us for Ravenheart's promotional purposes without constraints.

Physical Screeners such as DCP or BLU-RAY will not be returned (Unless further negotiated, don't send us your master copy). Screeners must arrive at least two weeks in advance of the event and should be postmarked well before the event's date.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:
• All entry fees are non-refundable.

• RIFF WILL NOT pay any screening fees (Unless negotiated in advance).

• RIFF WILL NOT cover any travel expenses. (Unless further negotiated)

• RIFF WILL NOT cover any SUBTITLING or DCP expenses. Although, we do offer a DCP service at an additional cost. (Please, contact us for further information.)

• Any film NOT previously screened at Ravenheart International Film Festival is eligible for consideration.

• All student submissions must provide proof of your current studies or valid student ID on FilmFreeway. You must be currently studying or finished studying in the last year.

• Feature films must be fully completed, not "works in progress."

• Short film online screeners may be "works in progress," but only for submission purposes only. The film's final cut must be delivered by the final submission deadline, or it risks being disqualified from the festival.

• If any eligibility requirements are not met, we reserve the right to disqualify any submission from the event.

ENTRANT AGREEMENT:
By submitting, you represent and warrant that you have full legal right and authority to submit the film/video project for consideration by RIFF and that all necessary consents, licensing, and approvals have been obtained legally and willingly. You agree to hold RIFF and its sponsors harmless in any matters about all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees and costs of the court). This may be incurred because of any claim involving copyright, trademark, consents, licenses, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the videos entered. You understand that your submission is in no way a guarantee of acceptance into RIFF. No one from RIFF or its sponsors has guaranteed your admission into the festival. Should your film be accepted, you grant RIFF the right to use any footage from the preview screener, all submitted publicity photos, and any other materials pertaining to this entry for RIFF's promotional non-commercial purposes without limitations.