Rules

Submission Eligibility:
- Films must meet the specified criteria for length, genre, and format.
- Films not in the English language must be submitted with English subtitles.

Submission Process:
- Filmmakers should submit their films through the official film festival submission platform.
- The film festival reserves the right to reject any film submission that doesn't comply with the specified guidelines.
- Filmmakers even if they withdraw their film submission. Film submission fee is non-refundable.

Copyright and Permissions:
- Filmmakers must ensure they have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions for their submitted works, including music and other copyrighted materials.
- The film festival is not responsible for any legal issues or claims related to the films.

Selection Process:
- Film submissions will be evaluated by a qualified jury or selection committee.
- Selection decisions are final and non-negotiable.
- Filmmakers will be promptly notified of the film festival's selection decisions.

Screenings:
- The film festival may schedule multiple screenings of selected films.
- Film screenings may be held in physical venues, depending on the film festival's format.
- Filmmakers are encouraged to attend film screenings if possible.

Awards and Prizes:
- The film festival will present awards in various categories, as determined by the film festival organizers.
- Award winners will be announced every month on or before the event date. The annual award winners will be announced at the annual gala event.

Promotion:
- Filmmakers are encouraged to promote their films through film festival-specific promotional materials and media.
- The film festival reserves the right to use film excerpts and promotional materials for film festival marketing.

Festival Rights:
- The film festival may retain the right to screen winning films in non-commercial screenings post-film festival, with proper credits to the filmmakers.
- Filmmakers retain full rights to their film, and the film festival will not distribute or sell submitted films.

Publicity and Public Relations:
- The film festival may use submitted materials, such as stills, trailers, and posters, for promotional purposes.
- Filmmakers may be requested to participate in promotional activities related to the film festival.

Code of Conduct:
Attendees, including filmmakers, guests, and film festival staff, are expected to follow a code of conduct ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment.

Disqualification:
The film festival reserves the right to disqualify any film or filmmaker that violates the film festival's rules or engages in unethical behaviour.

Amendments:
The film festival organizers may amend the rules and regulations at their discretion, with notification to participants.

Legal Compliance:
All participants must adhere to local, national, and international laws related to film submissions, content, and film distribution. It's essential to provide clear and concise rules and regulations on your film festival's official website and in your film submission guidelines to ensure that filmmakers and participants are well-informed about the film festival's requirements and procedures.