Worldwide Smartphone Film Fest

Films submitted in the short, feature and JOEYs categories must be 80% shot on smartphones or tablets. The other 20% of footage may be other devices, stock footage, etc.

Films submitted in the super shorts category must ENTIRELY be shot on smartphones or tablets.

Films can be edited using any device or software.

Premiere status is not required.

By submitting your film, you agree that you have full right and authority to declare:

• the rights (including the intellectual property rights) in the Film have not been, and will not be, assigned, licensed or otherwise granted, in whole or in part, to any person;
• I have permission to reproduce and exploit all third party materials (and/or the results and proceeds of all third party services) contained in the Film or upon which the Film is based;
• I am the sole and exclusive owner, or have the express permission from the sole and exclusive owner, of the copyright in the sound recordings comprising the soundtrack of the Film and the music and lyrics reproduced in those sound recordings;
• all of the performers in the Film have consented in writing to the use of their performances in the Film;
• a written release has been obtained from each contributor to the Film (“Contributor”), including with respect to the underlying works in the Film, to use the results and proceeds of the Contributor’s services and/or contributions to the Film including, without limitation the right to edit, alter and/or reproduce the results and proceeds of the Contributor, in any manner or context;
• all details submitted in this entry are true and correct and I indemnify Dubbo Filmmakers from and against any and all claims and demands made against Dubbo Filmmakers, its assignees or licensees, in relation to the guarantees provided by me in this entry;
• no part of the Film is, or will be, actionable for defamation or violate any right of privacy or publicity of any person, and the full use of the rights in the Film will not violate any rights, including copyright or moral rights, of any person, firm, or corporation.

Feature films:
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We reserve the right to shortlist feature film entries based on the trailer and commitment by the film team to attend the festival. This means we may not view all submitted feature films in their entirety. The selected feature film will be granted a $AUD2,000 stipend (inclusive of GST or taxes where applicable) with a requirement that at least one representative from the film (preferably producer and / or director but cinematographer or lead actor(s) must attend the two-days of the festival including the screening, a Q&A session and facilitate a 1-hour workshop on some aspect of making the film. The stipend is expected to contribute towards all travel and accommodation costs.

For the selected feature film, half of the stipend will be paid on selection and commitment to sending one or more representatives to the film festival and half on attendance at the festival. Payment will be made to an Australian bank account or via PayPal.

Local film category
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All films in the "Short films - local films" category MUST demonstrate a strong link to Dubbo or our region. That link might be thematic, geographic or a delightful accident of birth.

This requirement does not apply to the Australian and International categories.

Local film entries are free for members of Dubbo Filmmakers Inc. To find out about membership, visit:

http://dubbofilmmakers.com/become-a-member/

Films to be submitted via FilmFeeway online screener (upload your film to FilmFreeway when you create your project)

Please note: our equipment does not always play nice with ultra high definition. 1080p usually works well.

Please note: if you enter your film in a category for which you are not eligible, your entry may be disqualified and any entry fees will not be refunded. This includes the duration of the project.

Indemnification
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I agree to indemnify Dubbo Filmmakers and hold them harmless from any damages, liabilities, losses, costs, expenses, obligations or claims (including, without limitation, reasonable outside attorneys' fees and costs) arising out of the breach of my agreements, obligations, representations and warranties under this Agreement.