Wild Dogs International Screendance Festival

1. The artist must be authorized to submit this film to WildDogs International Screendance Festival for consideration and must have read and agreed to all entry requirements. Entrant must be responsible to make the decision to enter this material and guarantee that the presentation will not violate or infringe upon any rights whatsoever (including copyright, trademark, musical or contract right) of any person or entity. Entrant confirms required legal authority to submit the entry into the Festival and to use all music, images, and content in the entry.

All rights and permissions for any materials contained within the said entry have been granted and the entrant holds harmless WildDogs International Screendance Festival and W&M Dance Projects of Calgary from any or all disputes or claims that may arise from these rights and permissions granted.

2. WildDogs welcomes submissions from filmmakers working in all disciplines within the dance film genre, including narrative, experimental, animation, feature, and documentary. We encourage the submission of films which uniquely interpret the relationship between dance and film.

3. Submitted films in the Screendance Short category can be from 1 to 35 minutes in length.

4. Submitted films in the Feature length category should be over 35 m and up to 60 minutes. NOTE: This category is screened online only.

5. Submitted films in the Student Films category are between 1 and 21 minutes.

6. Films cannot be streamed on the internet or an open source for 30 days before the festival opening and 30 days after the festival. Festival screenings are an exception.

7. WildDogs only accepts submissions through Vimeo, YouTube or an online link that is NOT visible to the public. A secure password protected link may be used. All video links must be downloadable upon acceptance into WildDogs 2024.

8. Applicants must include a short written synopsis of the film, a short biography of the artist(s) or company, and an artistic statement via FilmFreeway. The applicant should provide WildDogs with press materials (images, trailers, bio, etc.) as stated in the release section. All images must include a photographers credit; due to copyrights we will not be able to use your images without a credit.

9. Student applicants must submit a valid student ID or proof of enrolment at the time the film was made with their submission.

7. For live screening, the applicant must provide a HD digital file, which is a minimum of 1920x1080, or a DCP.

10. Applicants must adhere to the release statement and ensure all copyright and all other legal rights are obtained as well as clearance from any and all actual or potential Third Party Claims

11. Once submitted, a film cannot be withdrawn without special exception, and the application fee may not be refunded.