SABIFF 2020 - San Antonio Black International Film Festival

Open Call Submissions are being taken for documentary, narrative and music video Films/Videos with subjects/subject matters by, for and about people of the African Diaspora (Black people of African descent from around the world). Films must consist of a major Black Creative in a key role(s) which include, but are not limited to the: director, producer, primary actors, and key crew positions.

All entries must be in English or have English subtitles.

Entry fees are non-refundable.

No waivers will be given.

Completed films/videos must have been created after January 1, 2017. No Works-in-Progress are accepted. Please submit the film that you would want exhibited if selected.

No web-series are accepted at this time, only single features, shorts, music videos and/or documentaries.

At the time of Open Call submissions film/video works MUST NOT be available for monetary profits based on public viewing on distribution outlets such as Networks, Public Television Broadcast, Movie Theaters, YouTube, Vimeo, etc) or on any Video On Demand platforms (Amazon, Prime, I-Tunes, etc).

Based upon their Open Call submission, the filmmaker (producer or director) agrees to make available and allow SABIFF permission to use any photographs, bios, video excerpts/trailers, and any other media associated with the film, for use in SABIFF 2020 trailers, website postings, social media outlets, publicity and promotions.

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SUBMISSION AGREEMENT
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As the submitter of entry, I have read and have complied with all of the San Antonio Black International Film Festival rules.

I acknowledge that the submission is my/our original work and there are no disputes regarding the ownership of the submission.

I warrant the submitted material does not defame or invade the rights of any person living or dead and I fully indemnify the Festival against any claim made for such violations of law. To the best of my/our knowledge, all of the statements herein are true and correct.

I understand that failure to adhere to the Festival rules will result in disqualification and forfeiture of entry fee.

The individual submitting the film hereby warrants that they are authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.

I agree to hold the San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF 2020) and it's Fiscal Sponsor, Fractured Atlas harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, judgments, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with any and all claims of third parties, 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.