Entries are now open for short film submission 5-40 minutes total running time, for the new ONE OCEAN film tour starting in March 2020. Please read the criteria for submissions:
1- we are accepting submissions for SHORT FILMS ONLY at this time.
2- your film should incorporate as many of these attributes as possible: adventure, conservation, engaging story, unique characters, gender, race, ethnic and ocean sport diversity.
3- REASONABLY family-friendly
4- we believe strongly in looking beyond the traditional definition of adventure.
5- we see a LOT of content. Therefore, the fresher/newer your film is, the more happy we will be!
Please include the following in your submission: synopsis of the film and a copy of the film. If your film is selected for inclusion in ONE OCEAN you must also provide a trailer extract and still imagery for use in promotion.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
ONE OCEAN is seeking film submissions that embody the spirit of ocean culture, adventure, sustainability, and powerful characters from all walks of life. Length of selected films will vary from 5 minutes to 40 minutes in length.
There are no time constraints for when the film was produced, nor are there location constraints for where the film takes place, however, priority will be given to films produced in the last 3 months and that have little or no online availability.
Online screeners and digital submissions required. If your film is in a language other than English it must have English subtitles or dubbing to be considered. Submission by mail will gladly be accepted, but please consider the environment in choosing your packaging material. For formats, please contact the organiser prior to submission of the preferred format (DVD, NTSC, blue ray etc).
Please include the following in your submission: synopsis of the film, detail of the prior screening criteria listed above, your personal availability for the festival dates (or others associated with the film) and a link to the film. If your film is selected for inclusion in "Ocean Film Tour" you must also provide a trailer extract and still imagery for use in promotion.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By submitting your film, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to the following terms:
1. You have all intellectual property rights to all content in the submission and you have the performing rights for any music contained in the film.
2. If requested you will provide evidence of intellectual property ownership should it be required.
3. You agree to allow Adventure Entertainment Pty Ltd, Adventure Entertainment Americas LLC and their related bodies corporate, successors, licensees and assignees to use your film and any associated photos or extracts in the ONE OCEAN film tour or any associated ocean or surf focused adventure programming in any digital format including cinema projection, video on demand, DVD/Blu-Ray and streaming compilations, anywhere in the world in perpetuity. Films may be shown at multiple screenings. Segments of the films may be used in trailers and marketing. Photographs, screen grabs or filmmaker submitted images may be used in promotional material and social media. Adventure Entertainment may sub-licence this right without further consent.
4. To the best of your knowledge, all of the statements in this document are true.
5. The film submitted is not subject to litigation nor is threatened by any litigation.
6. You are duly authorized to submit this film to the festival and its competition.
7. You understand that ONE OCEAN is not responsible for any type of loss or damage to you pertaining to the film or its use by Adventure Entertainment.
8. Final decision of films included in ONE OCEAN will be at the absolute discretion of the Event Organizers.