Below, you’ll confirm the rules and terms that you accept when submitting films, videos and other materials to our festival.
* Submissions General rule,
1.1 Video submissions should be in Korean or English subtitles. Korean works can be submitted without subtitles.
1.2 Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted. A separate submission and a separate entry fee must accompany each entry.
1.3 The entry fee is free of charge for the film school students. (Note. High school films cannot be submitted.)
1.4 Films can only be submitted through our submitting platforms and must be available to view through such platforms.
1.5. We accept works of any country in the world produced from January 1st, 2025 onwards.
* Categories
2.1 All films must be submitted in a digital format in the correct category respecting its length:
• Super Short Film (documentary, narrative, experimental): up to 5 minutes
• Short Film (documentary, narrative, experimental): up to 30 minutes
• Short Animation: up to 30 minutes
* COMPLETED SUBMISSIONS INCLUDE:
3.1 Submission fees
- All required fields through Online platform
- Entry fees must be paid through our submitting platforms at the time of submission and they are non-refundable
3.2 Best Film of the Year
* Official Selection • Awards
4.1 GOYANG MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL selection committee and juries decision are final, the status of submissions will be disclosed through our submitting platforms and it is the submitter’s full responsibility to track the status of their submission.
4.2 All winners will be given a GOYANG MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL certificate of award.
4.3 GOYANG MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL does not offer feedback on the films & images submitted nor the jury's decision.
* Liability
5.1 GOYANG MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL does NOT publish films or videoes on its website or social media channels.
5.2 GOYANG MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL may use your film or images frames, trailer and press pack material for promotional purposes on its website or social media.
5.3 The releases for all content including, but not limited to, music and talent must be obtained by the filmmaker.
5.4 GOYANG MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL is not liable for any copyright infringement or unauthorised usage.
5.5 By submitting a film or images, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless GOYANG MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL 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.
5.6 GOYANG MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL reserves the right to make any changes in the festival configuration without prior notice if it is necessary.
* Disqualification
6.1 All Films or images submitted in the incorrect category are automatically disqualified.
6.2 Failure to meet the eligibility requirements will lead to disqualification.
6.3 Disqualification will not entitle a submitter to a refund of the entry fee.
6.4 If you withdraw your film from the festival, we will not be liable to refund any entry fee.
* Acceptance of the bases
7.1 Participation in the GOYANG MOVING IMAGE FESTIVAL implies acceptance of these rules.
