About your short films:
1. All Queer and Feminism themed films are eligible. We accept films within a wider range, not confined to gender and sexual orientation. We accept all lengths as well as all genres: narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, hybrid, etc.
2. All entries must have been completed within 2 years prior to the submission deadline, that is they must have been completed since 2022.
3. All short films must have a running time of 40 minutes or less. Otherwise, they will be considered feature films.
4. Non-English films must include English subtitles. Subtitles should be embedded in the video or provided as a separate subtitle file (e.g. SRT format). Ensure the subtitles are accurately synchronized with the dialogue.
5.The applicant holds the sole responsibility of copyright clearance of any copyrighted material in the film. Films including unauthorized copyrighted material are ineligible.
6.Entrants are encouraged, but not required, to attend the festival. Entrants are responsible for all costs incurred to attend this festival. Entrants receive two free full fest passes to the film festival.
! We will waive submission fees for:
Filmmakers based in Ukraine and Filmmakers/films from countries where Queer and Feminism expressions and relationships are punished by imprisonment or worse. To request a waiver, please send an explanatory note to：program@qqff.nz
About selection:
1. Submitted films that qualify based on the regulations and eligibility requirements stated here will be seen by QQFF staff and be considered equally with all other submissions.
2. Successful entrants will be informed that their work has been selected.
3. We regret to inform you that if your short film is not selected as a finalist, we will not notify you.
4. After being selected, you will be required to submit an electronic press kit.
About Our Rights:
1. Films submitted must strictly fit into the remit, running time and spirit of the chosen category. QQFF reserves the right to decline any submission without viewing the film should it fall outside of the terms and conditions without refund of the submission fee.
2. We are unable to pay screen fees at this time for any submitted films. We will work to give your film as much exposure as possible through press and social media.
3.In the event your film is chosen, you hereby grant to QQFF the right to use your name, likeness and film for promotion and/or advertising purposes in any manner and in any medium (including without limitation, radio broadcasts, newspapers and other publications and in television or film releases, slides, videotape, distribution over the Internet and picture data storage) which QQFF may deem appropriate.
4. You acknowledge that QQFF may not be held liable for any loss, damages or injury associated with this contest, and agree to indemnify the QQFF for all costs, damages, and attorney’s fees resulting from any third party claims, including copyright infringement, arising from entrant’s participation.
