Rules and Regulations:
1- FILMS PRODUCED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2018 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUBMISSION.
2- THE FESTIVAL SUPPORTS THE TRAVEL COST OF DIRECTORS OF ALL SELECTED INTERNATIONAL FILMS TO BEIRUT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FESTIVAL SCREENINGS AND ACTIVITIES. (Conditions apply)
3- Filmmakers are invited to submit their original work to Beirut Queer Film Festival (BQFF) for the listed categories and as per the assigned duration of each category.
4- Beirut Queer Film Festival (BQFF) holds the right to:
• Select the film that is qualified to be in the official selection of the festival
• Use the selected films for trailers and publicity usage
• Screen the winning films in other related events inside Lebanon, and recommend the winning films to other international film festivals that collaborate with BQFF after the approval of the filmmakers.
5- Submission fees are non refundable and non reimbursable under any circumstances; BQFF does not reimburse any submission fees for films who are not selected for the festival program, or who withdrew their submissions at any time.
6- BQFF retains the right to accept or decline any film, for whatever reason, without any explanation.
7- Applicant admits that he/she is authorized to submit the film, being the rights-holder or authorized representative of the film.
8- BQFF receives exhibition copy in QuickTime 1080p HD 8 bit uncompressed or Apple ProRes file or equivalent via a downloadable link.
9- All non-English speaking films must have adequate English subtitles.
10- Screening fees must be declared prior to or upon submission. If a screening fee is only indicated after the official selection has been announced, the Festival retains the right to revoke the film's acceptance.