Entry Conditions
2012 Entry Guidelines:
- Only entries with significant Australian input are eligible for the Shorts Film Festival competition (Australian Shorts). The Festival Manager’s decision is final
- Only entries with significant input from their country of origin are eligible for the Shorts Film Festival Best International Shorts Film competition (Asia Pacific)
- To meet the criteria for the Black Shorts Prize evidence must be provided that the film-maker or a significant number of the cast and crew involved in the making of the film are of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identifying as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and recognised in the community.
- Shorts Film Festival is open to all genres
- Films must be no longer than 20 minutes
- Films must have been completed after 1 June 2010
- All entries must be submitted online at Withoutabox
- You must agree to the Terms & Conditions below
Terms & Conditions
SHOWING YOUR FILM
By entering Shorts Film Festival you agree that we may screen your film or use your publicity stills prior to the festival for publicity purposes. We may also copy and screen your film for judging, media review purposes or screening for exhibition. You also agree that Shorts Film Festival, a not-for-profit organisation, may also screen your film at occasional fundraising events after the main festival. We will always contact you (or a nominated filmmaker) to inform you of these events.
SHOWING YOUR FILM AT RUSHES SOHO SHORTS
By entering Shorts Film Festival you agree that, should your film be selected, we can choose to include it in our next Rushes Soho Shorts (UK) showcase. We will contact you (or a nominated filmmaker) to let you know that the film has been selected.
RIGHTS
By entering Shorts Film Festival you are confirming that you hold all appropriate rights to the actors, music, etc. By entering you release the Shorts Film Festival from any claim and all responsibilities relating to or arising from its use of the film.
INDEMNITY
The filmmaker and its agents agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Shorts Film Festival, its board, judges and sponsors – individually and collectively – from claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, and liabilities relating to films submitted to this festival.
THE FESTIVAL
By submitting this film and entry fee, it does not guarantee acceptance and selection of the work into the Shorts Film Festival. You agree that you are aware that all films received will be judged for quality of storytelling, and that some films may not be selected for screening. You accept this risk, understand that the entry fee is non-refundable, the judges’ decision is final, and withdrawing of entries is not permitted.
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