Filmfort

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SUBMISSION CRITERIA
& ELIGIBILITY

• Filmfort accepts submissions for short and feature-length films of any genre. We don't necessarily care if your film is already online, as long as it *is not older than one year* at the time of our festival dates. However if we're forced to make a choice between two exceptional films, one of which is already online, we'll most likely program the one that isn't already available on the internet.

• We strongly encourage you to submit finished work, however if your film is close but not-quite-complete, you may submit a *fine cut* (we do not accept rough cuts) as long as you state in the description or video thumbnail which elements are missing... Filmfort's team consists of filmmakers who have shown at some of the world's top festivals, so we're capable of looking beyond something as innocuous as an unfinished color grade. If you're on the fence or unsure if your film is eligible, send us an email and we're happy to discuss.

• You may not submit a film that is and/or will be older than 365 days (1 year) at the time of Filmfort's festival dates. Please review our festival dates prior to submission.

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YOUR FILM IS *INELIGIBLE* IF....

• Date of Completion — If the film will be older than one year and/or has been playing festivals and/or online for more than one year prior to the fest, it is ineligible. Please review our festival dates prior to submission.

• Previous Submission — You may *not* re-submit a film that was rejected in a previous year. These will be disqualified and will not receive a refund.

• Festival — Your film is ineligible if, prior to Filmfort, it has had any public exhibition held in the greater Boise/Garden City area and/or as part of another film festival in town.

• Theatrical — Films that have already had a theatrical run are ineligible.

• TV, VOD, Blu-Ray — Films already distributed and/or available on television, VOD, or with BD/DVD release are ineligible.

• Music & Content Rights — It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant and/or Artist to clear all content of the Film/Project from any and all actual or potential legal claims and issues, including, without limitation, claims based upon theories of libel, defamation, invasion of privacy, violation of rights of publicity, theft, breach of confidence, breach of confidential relationship, and breach of express or implied contract (“Third Party Claim(s)”). In the event that any Third Party Claim(s) shall be asserted by any person or entity, the Applicant and/or Artist shall fully hold harmless, indemnify and defend Filmfort, Treefort Music Fest, the Festival, and each of their representatives and affiliates from any liability in connection therewith and from any and all fees and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, that each of any of them may incur in connection therewith.

In a nutshell... by submitting your film here, you agree that all rights have been secured.

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SUBMISSION FORMAT
Filmfort strongly prefers Vimeo links with downloads enabled. Links must remain active and accessible through March 31, 202#. Discs or physical media formats will not be accepted for consideration.

EXHIBITION FORMAT
Exhibition Quality MP4; DCP for specified films only.

SHIPPING & EXHIBITION DETAILS
If selected to screen during the festival, the cost of print shipping is the responsibility of the artists, producers, and/or distributor. The festival cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss of materials while in transit.

NOTE: If your film is accepted, the information you have provided on FilmFreeway may be used on Treefort Music Fest's website and/or for various marketing purposes.

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