Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival

Films must include a version with English subtitles (unless the spoken language is English). *Spanish subtitles are encouraged for non-Spanish films but are not required. Screenplay scripts must be written in English. Non-English music videos must have English subtitles.

By submitting the film, script, or music video, the submitter agrees that:
1. PAIFF can use trailer/teaser/film poster/stills or BTS and script excerpt for promotional purpose (but do not release, under any form or circumstances, the full film or script)
2. Entry fees are non-refundable.
3. The submitter owns all the rights to the film or script.
4. The information about the entries can be disclosed to PAIFF associate film festivals.
5. Submission cannot be withdrawn after the announcement of the official selection.

For student fee, it is mandatory the student status evidence (e.g. copy of student card included in the project).

For public events, submitter must provide PAIFF with a downloadable full HD (1080p recommended) mov or mp4 digital file of the film AND the trailer for screening use at least 30 days prior to event (special "for preview" and "festival screening" water marks are acceptable).

Important rules regarding the bi-monthly entries:
If project IS selected as a bi-monthly winner, then it will automatically qualify and be considered for the annual event.

Projects that do not follow the rules & terms above can be automatically disqualified at the sole discretion of PAIFF.

Disclaimer:
(i) PAIFF does not represent or cannot be represented by any other organization.

(ii) PAIFF does not disclose any kind of information with third parties.

(iii) PAIFF judging committee does not ask for or accept any kind of donations.

Important Notice: The submitter owns all the rights to the film, meaning that the submitted work (i) does not violate or infringe any copyright, patent, privacy right, publicity right, trademark, service mark or any other personal or property right of any person or entity, that (ii) does not constitute or include a defamation of any person or entity, and that (iii) its representatives have paid and will pay in full all license fees, clearance fees, and other obligations, of any kind, arising from or associated with the exhibition of the Film at or in connection with the Festival. Also, the submitter is duly authorized, on his own behalf and on behalf of all other persons or entities who have any ownership rights or interests (including, without limitation, intellectual property rights) in or relating to the film, to exhibit the film at the Festival.

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