Short+Sweet Film Festival Illawarra

In keeping with the Short+Sweet tradition, all films must be 10 minutes or less and can be shot and edited on any device. The absolute longest a film may run (including all credits is 10 minutes and 59 seconds)

You must have permission to use any images, storylines, music, etc. in your film.

Please ensure films that are not in English have English subtitles burned into the film.

There are no more limits other than your imagination.

By entering your film to S+S you are agreeing to the following:

1.The running time of my Film is 10 minutes and 59 seconds or less. Films longer than this will not be considered and the entry fee forfeited.

2. I am the creator of the Film and I give permission for the Film to be presented at any Short+Sweet (S+S) festival or event for which it is eligible. If I am not the (sole) creator of the film I warrant that I have obtained all necessary permissions of writers, originators or contributors.

3. Should my film be selected for a Short+Sweet Festival or event I understand I will receive no royalties or other payment for any screenings, live or virtual, but may be eligible for prizes, film progression to our international festivals and professional development opportunities.

4. I understand that my Film will be assessed by a selection committee and that no communication will be entered into by S+S regarding this process. The selection decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

5. I give S+S the right to screen/record/photograph stills and video extracts of my Film for publicity, marketing, and other promotional purposes (including in unpaid public forums such as YouTube, Vimeo, or similar). Your film will only be screened at our live screenings (ticketed) but we may also consider streamed screenings for our winning films if they progress beyond their Wildcards/Finals. Filmmakers will be notified, and will have the option to opt-out.

6. A Film which has been publicly screened in the host city of any S+S festival is still eligible for entry and consideration in any of our S+S festivals and cities.

7. All plays which have been adapted into films must have the permission of the playwright.

8. I understand copyright material cannot be used unless I have documentation to prove legal authorisation from the musician, artist, writer, or record label.

9. I may also be required to provide Actor Release Forms to be signed by the people appearing in your film.

10. I understand that Films in any language are eligible, but must be subtitled in English.

11. The festival is open to filmmakers of all ages and levels of experience.

12. Submission deadline for Short+Sweet Illawarra Film Festival is 11:59 pm (AEST), June 30, 2023.

13. All content submitted must be in accordance with the law and any perceived illegal activity will be reported to the appropriate authorities.

14. I understand that if my Film is selected as a finalist I will be required to provide S+S with the highest quality recording of the Film so that it can be screened.

15. No restrictions on the Device(s) used to record or create video and audio.

16. No restrictions on Software used to create, edit or enhance video and audio.

17. The festival is open to filmmakers of ALL ages and levels of experience.

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