Please read all rules prior to submitting to Kraken Con Animation Fest.
By submitting your film to the Kraken Con Animation Fest the individual or corporation hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts the following requirements, rules and regulations.
GENERAL RULES
1. Submissions must be at least 50% animated.
2. The maximum duration of each film is 20 minutes.
3. All entries must be family-friendly in nature (e.g. no nudity, adult language or situations)
4. Films must be completed after January 1st, 2014.
5. Only online submissions will be accepted.
6. Films with dialogue or narration in languages other than English must have English subtitles.
7. Multiple unique entries may be submitted. Each film must be accompanied by a separate submission form.
8. Kraken Con Animation Fest does not pay screening fees for selected films.
HOW TO SUBMIT
1. By submitting, each applicant declares to be the author or rights owner of the submitted film(s) and to own all literary, dramatic and musical rights. Kraken Con Animation Fest may require proof of ownership/licensing prior to screening the film.
2. Films must be submitted with completed application via Filmfreeway.com
3. Films must be encoded in H.264 .mp4 format with a constant bitrate no higher than 20mbps. Films may be 720p or 1080p resolution.
4. Deadline for submission is August 1, 2018. Final deadline for submission is August 21, 2018.
NOTIFICATION
1. You will receive notification by August 30, 2018 notifying you if your film has been accepted or not to the festival.
2. If your film is selected to screen at the Kraken Con Animation Fest, you will be asked to provide: a director's bio, stills from the film and press materials (which may be uploaded to FilmFreeway). These materials will be used to promote your film and may be used in our print program booklet.
3. Winners in one of the three categories will receive a cash prize paid out via Paypal within 90 days upon contest dates and receipt of all necessary bank details. Bank charges (if applicable) are to be borne by the recipient of the prize money.
KRAKEN CON RIGHTS
1. Kraken Con Animation Fest reserves the right to refuse entries.
2. Kraken Con Animation Fest has the right to use all materials related to the submission as well as a film excerpt up to 10% of the total length of the film that will not exceed 2 minutes for promotional purposes.
3. The selection and scheduling of films screened at the Kraken Con Animation Fest is entirely at the discretion of the Festival Director.
4. Policies, rules, and terms and conditions are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Kraken Con Animation Fest will not be held responsible for any materials lost or damaged in transit.
2. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Kraken Con Animation Fest from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses including but not limited to, attorney's fees and costs of the court which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.
