Welcome to the 5th Edition of the FFTG Awards Film Fest®
Festival Dates: November 30 - December 13, 2024

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Created by the creatives for the creatives! Empower your cinematic journey at the FFTG Awards Film Fest! Be a part of our celebration of creativity and excellence in filmmaking. For complete details on rules, terms, and submission guidelines, visit www.fftgawards.com.

About FFTG Awards Film Fest:

Film Festivals To Go™ (FFTG), headquartered in New York, specializes in film festival marketing and consulting. The FFTG Awards Film Fest, an IMDb qualifying digital/online event, has evolved from its inaugural edition in 2020 to become a well-established international digital film festival that celebrates independent filmmaking and provides a platform for storytellers to showcase their work and connect with a global audience.

We aim to connect indie cinema to a wider audience, often overlooked by traditional platforms.

What We Offer:
- A global platform for films of all lengths and genres.
- Recognition through 'Film of the Fest', 'People's Choice Film of the Fest', and the 'FFTG Spirit Award'.
- Presentation of selected films on FFTG and/or Partner Secured Channels as Video on Demand (VOD) for the Audience Choice and Spirit Award voting.
- Invitation-only selection by a diverse committee, ensuring unbiased evaluation.

Categories Include:
- Features, Films under 40 mins, Films under 15 minutes, AI-Generated Films. Travelogue Films, Wedding Films, Fashion Films, Documentaries, - - -Animations, Experimental, Student Films, Female Filmmakers, 18 Years & Below, Ultra-Shorts, Screenplay for short films.

Awards & Recognition:
- The Audience Choice, Spirit and the FFTG Film of the Fest winner receives a statuette and digital certificate.
- Grand Jury Choice Awards across various categories.
- Additional awards include Best Student Film, Best Female Filmmaker, Best Film Title, Best Fashion Film, Best Wedding Film.
- All winners and nominees featured on IMDb, social media, and other platforms.
- Certificates for Official Selection, Nominations, and Awards.

Why Submit to FFTG Awards Film Fest?
- Gain international exposure and recognition for your creative work.
- Connect with a network of filmmakers and industry professionals.
- Enhance your film's branding and reach through our promotional support.
- Opportunity for distribution on OTT platforms through collaborations.

Rules & Terms Highlights:
- English language or English subtitles required.
- Films must be original works.
- Online streaming video submissions via FilmFreeway.
- No changes allowed post-submission.
- Multi-category entries permitted with separate forms and fees.

For Students/18 Years & Below:
- Proof of student status or age required.

General Eligibility:
- Open to films of any premiere status.
- Features self-distributed online are eligible.
-Final decisions by the festival jury.

Payment Information:
- Non-refundable fees, payable in USD through Film Freeway.
- Submission Certification:
- By submitting, filmmakers confirm their authority to represent the film and agree to FFTG regulations, including granting promotional usage rights.

Legal Disclaimer for FFTG Awards Film Fest Film/Screenplay Submissions:
- This disclaimer applies to all film and screenplay submissions to the FFTG Awards Film Fest, operated by Dot and Feather Entertainment LLC and its global affiliates.

- Indemnification of FFTG Awards Film Fest and Dot and Feather Entertainment LLC: FFTG Awards Film Fest, together with Dot and Feather Entertainment LLC, including but not limited to its employees, associates, owners, and partners, both domestically and globally (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Dot and Feather Worldwide"), assumes no responsibility and is fully indemnified against any legal issues, disputes, or conflicts over rights, including intellectual property rights, that may arise following the submission of a film or screenplay.

- Submitter's Responsibilities: It is the exclusive responsibility of the individual or entity submitting the film or screenplay (hereinafter referred to as "Submitter") to ensure that their submission does not infringe upon the rights, including intellectual property rights, of any third party. The Submitter must guarantee that all necessary rights, permissions, and clearances have been lawfully obtained and are in full effect.

- Agreement to Terms: By submitting their film or screenplay to FFTG Awards Film Fest, the Submitter expressly agrees to this clause. They acknowledge and accept that neither FFTG Awards Film Fest nor Dot and Feather Worldwide shall be held liable for any legal challenges, claims, demands, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) that may arise as a result of or in connection with their submission.

- No Legal Recourse: The Submitter understands that by agreeing to these terms, they forfeit the right to seek legal recourse against FFTG Awards Film Fest and Dot and Feather Worldwide concerning any disputes related to the submitted material.

- Binding Agreement: This agreement is binding upon the Submitter and governs any submissions made to FFTG Awards Film Fest. It is the Submitter's responsibility to review and understand the implications of this disclaimer before submitting their work.

- This Legal Disclaimer forms part of the terms and conditions of entry into FFTG Awards Film Fest and must be adhered to by all Submitters. Failure to comply with these terms may result in disqualification from the festival and potential legal action if any third-party rights are infringed.

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  • This is a great film festival. The communication was amazing and they always answer your email. Thank you for accepting our short film Brother's horvn. We are forever grateful.

    January 2025
  • All the experiences that come with participating in festivals are very important. I congratulate all the participants and wish the festival leaders success.

    December 2024
  • 숙명 김

    Thank You, FFTG Awards

    I am truly honored to have The Things We Loved recognized by the distinguished FFTG Awards. This recognition holds deep significance for me and the entire team who devoted their creativity and passion to this project.

    The journey of creating this film was one of collaboration and heartfelt storytelling. Knowing that it resonated with the audience and judges at FFTG Awards is incredibly humbling and inspires us to keep pushing the boundaries of creative expression.

    Thank you, FFTG Awards, for celebrating the intersection of art and technology and for offering filmmakers a platform to share their stories with the world. It is a privilege to be a part of such a vibrant and inspiring community.

    December 2024
  • Jeromy Desjarlais

    thank you for including my film in your festival very much appreciated

    December 2024
  • I very much enjoyed being part of this online festival and highly recommend it.

    December 2024