TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Please read thoroughly before submitting)
All filmmakers submitting a film to the Up Next Film Festival accept and agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions. Any failure to comply with one or more of Up Next Film Festival’s Rules and Terms will result in disqualification.
CLEARANCE
COMPLETED FILMS ONLY. NO WORK IN PROGRESS. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Filmmaker MUST HAVE clearance or rights for film submission. Only directors or producers on the film may may submit and is considered the "you" and/or "your" found in the terms and conditions. Films MUST HAVE an online screener. Films must have been created "AFTER" January 1, 2018.
PREMIERE STATUS
PREMIERE STATUS IS NOT REQUIRED. Submissions MUST NOT be available for viewing online (YouTube, Vimeo, Netflix, Amazon and VOD) or any other consumer site. Online distribution of the film prior to screening at the festival is PROHIBITED. Projects completed "BEFORE" January 1, 2018 will NOT be accepted.
ENTRY FEES
FEE WAIVERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. Entry fee is non-refundable. Entry does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. All selection decisions and award decisions are final and at the discretion of the festival. Entry fee is per category. More than one entry may be submitted. Each entry must be accompanied by a separate entry form and entry fee.
PRESS MATERIALS
Please do not send press kits unless requested. If your film is selected, you will be asked to provide:
- Movie Poster (as jpg)
- Short Synopsis
- Film Trailer as mp4 File for Promo Video
- Final copy of your Film as an MP4 file
(If we DO NOT receive an MP4 file of your film we will not screen at the festival)
- Screen Writer's Name
- Director's Name
- Cinematographer's Name
- Editor's Name
- Composer's name
- Lead Male Actor's Name
- Lead Female Actor's Name
ALL FILMMAKERS,
By submitting your film, please take note that:
I hereby enter the above named film/video in the 2022 Up Next Film Festival (UNFF) competition and hold all necessary rights for said production. I understand that UNFF will not be responsible for accidental damage to, or loss of, my entry or any other materials submitted, nor will they be liable for any legal actions, which may arise in connection to this production. I understand that, unless otherwise specified, UNFF provides no financial compensation for any exhibition of my work.
UNFF is here by granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the festival including: (trailers/teasers/film poster) for promotional purposes. Submitter agrees to the terms outlined in the general festival rules for the UNFF. Payment of submission fee does not guarantee inclusion in UNFF. If your film is chosen as an official selection. UNFF does not compensate for travel, accommodations, or appearance fees unless otherwise offered. I understand and am authorized to accept all of the terms listed under the submission guidelines, and I agree to abide by all guidelines.
