ELIGIBILITY REGULATIONS
Entries already publicly screened in other venues, including other film festivals, within St. Lucie, Indian River and Martin Counties (Treasure Coast, Florida) would not be eligible to screen atTreasure Coast International Film Festival.
Language: Titles produced in languages other than English must have legible English subtitles with the original language soundtrack.
Not all films officially selected will be eligible for competition.
The selection committees' and juries' decisions are final.
Films submitted must have been completed no earlier than 2 years before the festival date.
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Films publicly screened in the U.S. must include information: when, where and awards received with entry form.
At the filmmakers expense, all films on any format, posters, and promotional material will be insured against damage or loss for mailing and while participating at TCIFF during the festival. By not following this request, you are automatically accepting responsibility for the damage of your film and promotional material in transit or at the festival.
SUBMISSIONS REGULATIONS
Deadline: A link to all preview submissions must be provided for consideration.
Payment: See FilmFreeway payment options
Entry fee is nonrefundable.
SUBMISSION METHOD
Complete the Official Entry and Release Form and read the Rules and Regulations in their entirely.
ACCEPTANCE
Notification of acceptance will be made via e-mail. Please make sure your email address provided will be operational at that time.
PAYMENT
Each entry must be accompanied by the entry fee.
PREVIEW
For preview purposes, only online screeners will be accepted.
PRESS KIT
If your film is selected, you will be asked to provide a link to a trailer.
The following press Kit requirements must be provided via online.
1) Key film Still MUST BE 300dpi JPEG image (color unless film is in B/W)
2) Film description of 25 to 50 words
3) Synopsis of 150 - 200 words
4) Previous press releases about film
5) Complete principal cast and production credits listing.
The following materials are also appreciated:
posters, flyers, (preferably with Festival dates), and post cards.
Mail all printed promotional material to:
TCIFF
1101 S.W. Gardena Ave.
Port St. Lucie, Florida 34953
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
Import declaration statements: all non-U.S. entries must be sent via air mail registered with the declaration:
Entrants must assume all responsibility for clearing films and videotapes through U.S. and/or foreign customs officials. TCIFF is not responsible for foreign/US duties on incoming or outgoing films. The Treasure
Coast International Film Festival WILL NOT handle any custom clearances on any end. TCIFF reserves the right to make any necessary changes in Rules and Regulations or Festival scheduling.
TCIFF is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes.
The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.
The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless TCIFF from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) 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.