WRPN Women's International Film Festival

## Eligibility & Submission Guidelines

**Gender Inclusivity:** While WWIFF centers female voices, we welcome films directed or produced by men when:
- One or more key production roles (cinematographer, producer, writer, editor, etc.) are held by self-identifying females
- The film features a strong female presence on screen
- The subject matter addresses significant women's issues

**Language Requirements:** Non-English submissions must include subtitles or dubbing.

## Rights & Promotional Use

By submitting, you grant WWIFF rights to use excerpts from accepted films for promotional purposes. Clips from winning entries may be streamed on WWIFF.COM and WRPN.TV.

The submitter warrants they are authorized to enter the film and accept all festival requirements and regulations.

## Category Submission Rules

**Official Selection Listing:** Your film appears on the official selection list only when submitted to one of the 20 major (full-price) categories. Films submitted solely to production value sub-categories or at reduced rates will not be publicly listed.

**Sub-Category Judging:** Entering sub-categories doesn't guarantee selection or award. Films submitted only to sub-categories (without a major category entry) may be rejected if judges find the submitted sub-category lacking merit, regardless of the film's overall quality. Conversely, judges may award sub-category honors you didn't enter if they identify exceptional achievement.

## Independent Evaluation System

Every film receives individual attention without direct comparison to other entries. Our judges evaluate each submission on its unique merits using a performance-based scoring system. Your story, creativity, and vision are assessed in isolation when it's your turn to be reviewed.

## Award Structure

Films are recognized across multiple levels:
- Best of Festival (one production, any category)
- Best of Show (top-scoring entries per season/genre)
- Awards of Excellence (two levels)
- Awards of Merit (two levels)
- Kudos Endeavor Award
- No award

## Live Screening Details

**Best of Festival winners only** are screened at our Rehoboth Beach, DE venue. These events capture authentic audience reactions for distributor consideration—not networking events or seminars. Audience video interviews may be conducted and featured on WRPN.tv.

**Attendance Disclaimer:** Attendance levels fluctuate independently of marketing initiatives undertaken by the cinema or our organization. Should a scheduled film fail to draw an audience, management reserves the right to cancel the screening.

**Technical Requirements:** Winners must provide a DCP for theatrical presentation and submit all deliverables on time.

**Filmmaker Rights & Compensation:** By accepting live screening, you grant WWIFF unrestricted permission to screen your film and charge admission. Box office proceeds are retained by the festival to offset operational costs. Filmmakers do not receive box office revenue.

**Cancellation Policy:** If a Best of Festival winner declines to screen, fails to submit required materials, or doesn't respond to requests, we may cancel the live screening while honoring the award itself.

The festival reserves the right to modify program dates and times.

## Refund Policy

- **Before Official Selection:** Full refund upon withdrawal
- **After Official Selection:** No refunds
- All judges (selection and awarding) are compensated professionals, not volunteers

The festival reserves the right to refuse entries without waivers.

## Communication

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## Indemnification

The submitter shall indemnify and hold harmless WRPN WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, WRPN.TV, and ROMAN PICTURES from all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, or damage to submitted materials.

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*Polaris Pictures and our associate distributors operate independently. We do not control or influence their decisions, including whether they offer production deals or respond to communications. Our role is solely to facilitate introductions for top winners.*