GENERAL RULES/
• The Brooklyn Women's Film Festival (BWFF) accepts submissions from projects directed , written and / or prominently featuring a self-identifying women.
BWFF accepts submissions from projects directed, written and/or that feature a strong female presence on screen, while giving special preference to films that contain: one or more self-identifying females as chief production members including cinematographers, editors, and/or producers.
• Films should be RECEIVED by deadline, not postmarked.
• Filmmakers are encouraged to submit as early as possible.
• BWFF reserves the right to determine eligibility of any project submitted.
• Projects currently available to the public on the internet, DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, that have had significant television play, or currently in wide theatrical release will not be accepted.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS/
CERTIFICATION OF ENTRANT:
I, the contact person for the film submitted, with this application, agree to the following:
I have read, understood, and completed all eligibility requirements for which I would like this film to be considered. * To the best of my knowledge, all of the statements in this application are true. * This film is not subject to litigation nor is threatened by any litigation. * I am duly authorized to submit this film to The Brooklyn Women's Film Festival (BWFF). * All rights, licenses, clearances, and releases necessary for exhibition of this film to the public have been secured, so that exhibition of this film will not obligate BWFF to make any payment to any third party and will not violate or infringe upon the rights of any individual, firm or corporation whatsoever. * BWFF may use excerpts from the film and stills for advertising and promotional purposes, in print or electronic materials, online, or at live events. * BWFF may screen officially selected films at events outside of the 2019 session. * By virtue of submitting my work to BWFF for consideration for inclusion in their film festival, I also give BWFF permission and license to screen my work at their film festival without screening fees if my work is selected. * BWFF will only accept films written and/or directed by female-identifying artists. All submissions must be short films under 30 minutes. All genres accepted. Films that do not meet these requirements and are submitted will not be considered and remain subject to the full admission fee. * BWFF’s decision is final, and we cannot enter into discussion about films not accepted. * Films should be RECEIVED by deadline, not postmarked. * If your film is chosen to screen in competition, we will send you an acceptance email and request a digital transfer of your short film. The file must be received by the date stated in the acceptance email, in the format requested, or your film will not be screened. * This contract is binding and you will be held responsible for the information in your submission.
Our 2021 edition will be virtual, priority will be granted to films that contain: one or more self-identifying females as chief production members including cinematographers, writers, editors, producers and/or that feature a strong female presence on screen.