San Francisco SCIENCE FICTION Short Film & TV Awards

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Entries must include elements of science fiction or actual science, and can be no longer than the lengths listed in the categories. In some cases fantasy topics can overlap with science fiction, and we allow the filmmaker to decide if this is the case with an entry.

WHO CAN SUBMIT A NOMINATION

– Nominations can be submitted by any associate of the program. 

– Eligible associates include hosts, producers, production companies, studios, channels, networks, web platforms, sponsors, managers, agents, publicists, representatives, distributors and device systems. 

– By submitting a program or content, the entrant warrants that they have the authority to do so, including all relevant licensing and permits. 

– Original broadcast or release dates must be from the most recent 24 month period.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

– To submit a nomination, please complete the Entry Form 

– On the Entry form, an online link should be provided where the Judge’s panel can view or review the Entry. An online screening site is acceptable. 

– All nominations submitted should be accompanied by the Entry Fee. Nominations not submitted with an Entry Fee will not be reviewed by the Academy. (Duplicate entries will not be refunded) 

– All Entries must be in English (native, dubbed, or subtitled) 


TERMS AND CONDITIONS


– Nominations can be submitted by any associate of the program.
– Eligible associates include hosts, producers, production companies, studios, channels, networks, web platforms, sponsors, managers, agents, publicists, representatives, distributors and device systems.
– By submitting a program or content, the entrant warrants that they have the authority to do so.
– Original broadcast or release dates must be from the most recent 24 month period.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

• The Submitter warrants that all rights, licenses, clearances, and releases, for all audio and archival film or video used in the production have been secured or are unnecessary. 
• The Submitter warrants that relevant appearance releases for all people featured in the submission have been secured or are unnecessary.

• The Submitter has obtained all of the appropriate rights and clearances of copyrighted material(s). 

• The Submitter has obtained all required approvals, clearances, licenses, etc., for the use of the program material contained in this program, and will provide such clearances if requested by the Festival. 

• The Submitter warrants that the TasteTV, TCB CAFE Publishing & Media LLC, and any Channel sponsors and partners do not accept responsibility for proof of rights and clearances. 

• The Submitter fully indemnifies the TasteTV, TCB CAFE Publishing & Media , and any Channel sponsors and partners against any claim made for such violations of law.

• The Submitter agrees to hold the TasteTV (TM), TCB CAFE Publishing & Media, and any Channel sponsors and partners harmless from and defend them against 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, whether or not groundless, based on any material submitted to the Channel or on any the TasteTV programs developed out of such submission.

• By submitting, entrants grant the festival non-exclusive rights to use approved excerpts, stills, titles, trailers, and related materials for promotional, editorial, broadcast, anthology, and showcase purposes connected to the SF SCIENCE FICTION SHORT FILM AWARDS and affiliated media platforms.