RULES, TERMS & CONDITIONS

We have to set some base rules to make sure that everything is fair. So that people have had the opportunity to have the same amount of time. So nobody has been treated unfairly. So here are the rules for films being submitted clear and simple for everyone to see.

Now that we’ve gotten that clear. here are the specifications your film must adhere to:

• Short Films 15-20minutes is preferred there is no minimum duration. There is a maximum of 40 minutes
• Feature Films don’t have a time limit but must be at least 55 minutes duration.
• The film must be created after the 30th of June 2023
• The film must be produced before the end of December 2024
• Minimum Swearing
• No nudity
• Racism will not be tolerated
• Films can be from anywhere in the world since the festival is an international competition.
• The festival has the right to use a trailer, stills and a poster from the films for promotional purposes. Entrants also agree that if their project is selected, it may be screened at the festival and via its online platforms, as well as used by media networks in news features.
• Films maybe packaged together, and offered to broadcasters for airing. If aired it is agreed that all proceeds will be utilised in the festival for further growth.
• Entry fees are non-refundable.
• There is no premiere status requirement for films that would like to enter
• English subtitles are required for non-English Films.
• Films can also be available online and on other platforms and still enter the competition.
• Once a film is selected for our annual event, it cannot be withdrawn.

If we discover that your submission violates any of these rules, action will be taken accordingly, and could result in your submission being rejected completely.