Short Film Factory

Applicants are kindly requested to read the following Rules & Regulations carefully prior to submission. By submitting a film to Short Film Factory, the applicant expressly acknowledges and agrees to be bound by these terms.
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1. FESTIVAL FRAMEWORK
1. Short Film Factory is a curated, non-competitive program presented within the framework of Short to the Point 2027, held in Budapest, Hungary.
2. The program is structured around thematic and artistic categories as published on the official festival channels.
3. All selected films are granted Official Selection status. The program does not confer awards or competitive rankings.
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2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Submissions are open to short films from all countries and production backgrounds.
2. The maximum running time is 40 minutes, including end credits. There is no minimum duration requirement.
3. There are no restrictions regarding the year of production.
4. Films in languages other than English must be presented with English subtitles.
5. Films that have previously screened at other festivals or are publicly available online remain eligible.
6. Only completed films will be considered. Trailers, rough cuts, unfinished versions, or work-in-progress submissions will not be accepted.
7. The Festival reserves the right to decline submissions that fail to meet technical standards or curatorial criteria.
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3. SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
1. Films must be submitted through the official submission platforms indicated by the Festival.
2. All submission fees are non-refundable.
3. Any revised or updated version of a submitted film must be re-entered as a new submission and is subject to a new submission fee.
4. The selection process is conducted by the Festival’s appointed programming committee.
5. All selection decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
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4. SELECTION & NOTIFICATION
1. Applicants will be informed of the selection results via email.
2. Selected films will receive formal confirmation of Official Selection status and may use the Festival’s official laurels for promotional purposes.
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5. SCREENINGS & FESTIVAL USE
1. Selected films will be presented during Short to the Point 2027 (17–21 March 2027) in Budapest.
2. Screening dates, times, venues, and formats are determined at the sole discretion of the Festival.
3. By submitting a film, the applicant grants the Festival the non-exclusive right to use excerpts (up to one minute), stills, titles, and descriptive information for promotional and communication purposes across print, digital, and broadcast media.
4. The Festival may document public screenings and events through photography or audiovisual recording for archival and promotional use.
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6. RIGHTS & LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
1. The applicant warrants that they hold all necessary rights and authorizations required for festival exhibition and related promotional use.
2. The applicant confirms that all rights concerning music, archive footage, images, performances, trademarks, and other copyrighted materials included in the film have been duly cleared.
3. The applicant guarantees that the presentation of the film at Short Film Factory does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
4. The applicant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Short Film Factory and Short to the Point against any claims, liabilities, or legal costs arising from a breach of these warranties.
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7. FINAL PROVISIONS
1. The Festival reserves the right to amend these Rules & Regulations where necessary.
2. Submission of a film constitutes full acceptance of these terms.
3. In the event of dispute, the interpretation of these regulations by the Festival shall be final.