To submit a film, you must have created the project yourself, own the rights or have permission from the owner of the content to submit the film to us.
1. Any non English films can include English subtitles. (Music Videos don't require subtitles)
2. All fees are non-refundable.
3. Student filmmakers are encouraged to apply but must present their valid Student ID in order to benefit from our student discount.
4. GIFF is not responsible for broken or non-functioning films.
5. Films do not have to be screened publicly to be eligible for our festival, prizes, or awards.
6. All films are nominated and voted upon by a jury of film professionals, from an independent point of view.
7. All genres and formats are considered eligible for nomination into one or more competitive categories.
PLACE OF ORIGIN No restrictions.
PREMIERE STATUS No premiere requirement
DISTRIBUTION STATUS Projects may have distribution
We strongly encourage filmmakers to submit their film only after it is fully finished and will judge each submission as a completed work, whether it is or not. Once a film is entered, we will not update the submission with a more recent cut. That said, because GIFF’s focus is on story, minor technical changes will not affect the final decision of any film. Should the film be accepted to play during the Festival, the filmmaker will have the opportunity to supply the Festival with their most recent version.
Please do not send original material or masters for preview or screening.
The Global Indie Film Fest will not return preview or screening tapes.
The Global Indie Film Fest will screen films from hi res digital upload (.mov or .mp4).
No other formats are accepted.
STUDENTS If the project is accepted as a student entry they will have to provide evidence of student enrollment at time of film completion.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
We confirm that you have granted The Global Indie Film Fest the right to publicly exhibit your film and that The Global Indie Film Fest will take all care but no responsibility for your film whilst in the possession of the Festival. We also confirm that if accepted into the festival you grant The Global Indie Film Fest the right to publicly promote your film in all festival promotional materials, as appropriate. You also confirm that all necessary permissions have been obtained to enter this film in the Festival and that the film does not infringe the rights including copyright of any third party.
All selected nominees will be invited to our live screenings for the opportunity to meet people from the same industry.
All winners will receive “winner” laurel with a hard copy certificate presented at an award winning ceremony. Winners and selected nominees that cannot attend the event will be contacted by GIFF team to send the awards to the provided address.