The Victus Film Awards is governed by a set of rules to ensure a fair and transparent process. Here are the key rules:
1. Eligibility: Films submitted for consideration must have been completed within the two years preceding the festival. They must not have been publicly screened in Munich prior to the festival.
2. Categories: Films can be submitted in various categories. Each category has its own specific criteria which must be met.
3. Submission: All films must be submitted via FilmFreeWay. Late submissions will not be accepted.
4. Language: Films not in English must have English subtitles.
5. Judging: Films will be judged by a panel of industry professionals. Their decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding their decision.
6. Awards: Winners in each category will be announced during the awards ceremony. Winners not present at the ceremony will have their awards mailed to them.
7. Rights: By submitting a film, filmmakers give the Victus Film Awards the right to use clips from the film, stills, and/or titles and information from the film for promotional purposes.
8. Originality: Filmmakers must guarantee that they own the rights to their film and that it does not infringe on the copyright or rights of others.
9. Compliance: Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification.
10. Changes: The Victus Film Awards reserves the right to amend these rules without prior notice.