Rules and regulations:
RULES & REGULATIONS
-Submitted films should be made after January 2021.
- Films in languages other than English must have subtitles in the English language. Closed captions are encouraged for the virtual screenings.
-Films formally screened previously in Washington DC Metro area theatre and digital will not be considered.
-Films should be submitted along with a short introduction and a signed cover letter that includes attaching posters, synopsis, bios, film stills, and more.
- All submitted films must be free from any legal disputes and the filmmaker must have cleared all rights for theatrical and virtual exhibitions.
-If selected, NAIFF may ask for either DCP (A Digital Cinema Package), 35mm, HD, or other theater formats for screening based on the film festival venues. DCP is the most preferred.
-NAIFF asks all filmmakers to commit to both live/in-person and digital/online screening of all films accepted into the Festival.
-The NAIFF will not cover expenses to and from the festival for the DCP or DVDs as well any other expenses incurred. Submissions are accepted via FilmFreeway only.
-The Film Festival will not return entries or refund entry fees.
-The Fees are waived for submissions from Nepal and DMV Close UP section.
- NAIFF reserves the right to change any information contained in this document including festival dates, programs, events, and venues without further notice.
SELECTION OF FILM
-The selection committee formed by NAIFF will select the films.
- Film selection decisions made by the selection committee will be final.
-Cinematic value and creativity will be given high consideration.
-Selected films may be asked for publicity material for the festival. NAIFF reserves the right to copy and use any publicity materials (photographs, film stills, trailers) for non-commercial promotional purposes and for archival material.
-The NAIFF will not disclose the reason for the film not being selected.
- Films submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Any submissions received after the submission deadline will not be reviewed for 2023 but may be forwarded to the selection pool for 2024.
Submitted films should be made after January 2021.
- Films in languages other than English must have subtitles in the English language. Closed captions are encouraged for the virtual screenings.
- Films formally screened previously in Washington DC Metro area theater and digital platforms will not be considered.
- Films should be submitted along with a short introduction and a cover letter that includes attaching posters, synopsis, bios, film stills, and more.
- All submitted films must be free from any legal disputes and the filmmakers must have cleared all rights for theatrical and virtual exhibitions.
- If selected, NAIFF may ask for either DCP (A Digital Cinema Package), 35mm, HD, or other theater formats for screening based on the film festival venues. DCP is the most preferred.
- NAIFF asks all filmmakers to commit to both live/ in-person and digital/ online screening of all films accepted into the Festival.
- The NAIFF will not cover expenses to and from the festival for the DCP or DVDs as well any other expenses incurred. Submissions are accepted via FilmFreeway only.
- The Film Festival will not return entries or refund entry fees.
- The fees are waived for submissions from Nepal and DMV Close UP section.
- NAIFF reserves the right to change any information contained in this document including festival dates, programs, events, and venues without further notice.
- Selected films may be asked for publicity material for the festival. NAIFF reserves the right to copy and use any publicity materials (photographs, film stills, trailers) for non-commercial promotional purposes and for archival material.
- Films submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Any submissions received after the submission deadline will not be reviewed for 2023 but may be forwarded to the selection pool for 2024.
Selection of Film
- The selection committee formed by NAIFF will select the films.
- Film selection decisions made by the selection committee will be final.
- Cinematic value and creativity will be given high consideration.
- The NAIFF will not disclose the reason for the film not being selected.
Submission Deadlines
EARLY BIRD– January 30, 2023
REGULAR DEADLINE – March 07, 2023
LATE DEADLINE – April 07, 2023
EXTENDED DEADLINE – May 07, 2023
Submission Fees
Narrative/ Documentary feature: (over 40 min.)
EARLY BIRD: $15.00
REGULAR DEADLINE: $25.00,
LATE DEADLINE:$35.00
EXTENDED DEADLINE:$55.00
Shorts: (under 40 min.)
EARLY BIRD: $9.00,
REGULAR DEADLINE: $15.00,
LATE DEADLINE: $25.00
EXTENDED DEADLINE: $35.00
