1. Submission Guidelines: Films of all genres and eras are welcome, including classics,
retrospectives, and contemporary works.
2. Eligibility: The festival is open to filmmakers, distributors, and rights holders of all
backgrounds and experience levels.
3. Format Requirements: Films must be submitted in digital format via our online
submission platform. Specific technical specifications will be provided upon
registration.
4. Copyright and Ownership: Filmmakers, distributors, and rights holders must hold the
necessary rights to the submitted works and ensure that all content is properly
licensed.
5. Selection Process: Submissions will be reviewed by our panel of film experts, who
will evaluate works based on their artistic merit, historical significance, and cultural
impact.
6. Notification and Awards: Selected works will be notified via email and announced on
our website and social media channels. Awards will be presented to outstanding
entries during the festival.
7. Screening Rights: By submitting a film, filmmakers, distributors, and rights holders
grant the festival the right to screen their work during the event and for promotional
purposes.
8. Publicity and Promotion: Filmmakers, distributors, and rights holders agree to allow
the festival to use excerpts from their films, as well as their name and likeness, for
promotional purposes.
9. Entry Fees: There is a nominal entry fee for each film submission, which helps
support the operational costs of the festival.
10. Refund Policy: Entry fees are non-refundable, even in the event of disqualification or
withdrawal of a submission.
11. Legal Responsibility: Filmmakers, distributors, and rights holders are responsible
for ensuring that their submitted works comply with all applicable laws and regulations,
including copyright and intellectual property rights.
