The Lee Strasberg Film Festival

SUBMISSIONS

The Lee Strasberg Film Festival accepts all genres of film. Non-English language films must be subtitled in English. We accept submissions that have premiered elsewhere or may have distribution agreements in place. Rough cuts or incomplete projects are not accepted. Multiple entries are allowed, but a separate entry form must be submitted for each film. The festival is able to screen MP4 files. Please note, entry does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. Submissions will not be returned.
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EXHIBITION & SCREENING

Screenings are scheduled at the discretion of The Lee Strasberg Film Festival. While every effort will be made to follow the published schedule, the festival reserves the right to make changes at any time and for any reason. The festival is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of scheduling changes.

Once selected, a film may not be withdrawn from the festival program. If chosen as an official selection, the festival is granted permission to exhibit the film at The Lee Strasberg Film Festival and associated screenings. The timing and location of any screening shall be determined solely by the Festival organizers.

Filmmakers are solely responsible for all costs associated with submitting a film to the festival, including but not limited to postage, insurance, and travel or accommodation for any representatives. The producer agrees to indemnify the festival against all claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses (including legal fees), proceedings, and losses resulting from the film’s screening or from third-party claims.
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LOSS OR DAMAGE

The Lee Strasberg Film Festival is not responsible should any materials be damaged while in transit to or from, or while in the possession of the festival.
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ENTRY LIABILITY

The filmmaker holds The Lee Strasberg Film Festival, its management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, and etc. harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from entry. The filmmaker certifies to have full rights. Producer will indemnify the organisers of the Festival against all claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses (including legal fees), proceedings and losses resulting from the screening of the film at the Festival or from claims by any third parties.
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SCREENING FEE

The Lee Strasberg Film Festival does not offer screening fees for its films. By submitting through FilmFreeway, you agree not to request a screening fee as a requirement for your film's participation in the festival, should your film be selected for the program.
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WAIVER REQUESTS

As tiered entry fees and discounts are available, The Lee Strasberg Film Festival does not accept requests for entry fee waivers.