Down East Flick Fest

By submitting an entry, each entrant warrants and represents that the Entrant owns all rights to the entry he/she is entering into the Down East Flick Fest (DEFF) without limitation including the video or digital recording and the performance contained in each entry. Each entrant further warrants and represents that the entrant has obtained permission from each person who appears in the entry, give the promotional rights to the Project Parties (DEFF) as described in these Official Rules on the website at (www.downeastflickfest.org), and will submit copies of permissions to the DEFF Parties upon request. By submitting an entry, the entrant agrees to the Official Rules, and further agrees to indemnify and hold the Down East Flick Fest, it’s organizers, their respective affiliates, officers, directors, agents, co-branders or other partners, and any independent contractors engaged (collectively, the “DEFF Indemnitees”), harmless from any and all claims, damages, expenses, costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) and liabilities (including settlements), brought or asserted by any third party against any of the DEFF Indemnitees due to or arising out of the entrant’s entry materials in Down East Flick Fest including but not limited to Official Screenings, Websites, or any Promotional Materials/Activities or the Entrant’s conduct during and in connection with the festival, Rules, Terms & Conditions
Eligibility and Rights

By submitting a film to Down East Flick Fest (DEFF), the entrant represents and warrants that they own or control all rights necessary to submit the work and that all required permissions, licenses, and releases have been obtained.

The entrant grants DEFF the non-exclusive right to use approved film excerpts, trailers, still images, titles, and related promotional materials to publicize the festival, its programs, and the selected films.

Entrants retain all ownership and copyright of their work.

Responsibility

Entrants are solely responsible for any claims involving copyright, trademark, publicity rights, privacy rights, music licensing, or other intellectual property associated with their submission. By entering the festival, the entrant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Down East Flick Fest, its officers, directors, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and representatives from claims arising from the submitted work.

Festival Participation

Selected filmmakers will be notified through FilmFreeway and/or the email address provided with their submission.

Filmmakers accepted for in-person events may receive festival credentials and other participant benefits, subject to availability and the festival program.

DEFF reserves the right to schedule selected films for public screenings, educational programs, community events, or other official festival activities with the filmmaker's permission when required.

Submission Requirements
Films must be submitted through FilmFreeway.
Submission materials must be complete and viewable by the festival.
Password-protected screeners must include the current password.
Films not in English must include English subtitles.
Each film requires a separate submission and entry fee.
Submission deadlines, eligibility requirements, and technical specifications are listed on the DEFF FilmFreeway page.
Festival Policies

The decisions of the festival jury and programmers are final.

DEFF reserves the right to determine all questions regarding eligibility, programming, scheduling, and interpretation of these rules.

Submission of a film constitutes acceptance of these Rules, Terms, and Conditions.

High School Filmmakers

High school filmmakers are encouraged to submit their work. North Carolina high school filmmakers may qualify for waived entry fees, while reduced fees may be available for eligible students from other locations. Students under 18 must have a parent, guardian, teacher, or school administrator submit the film on their behalf. Eligibility verification may be required.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding submissions, eligibility, or festival policies, please contact us at info@downeastflickfest.org.