1: All films screening are also eligible for an Audience Award in their respected categories. Award winners are announced within one week following the Festival. The Audience Award is based solely on audience voting at the film’s screening(s). Short Films that have played in Düsseldorf in a theatrical setting to a public audience prior to September 13, 2016 are not eligible to be screened at the Open Art Film Festival. This includes Shorts nights or other festivals. We prefer shorts be Düsseldorf and Open Art Festival premiers.
2: Any submitted film must no shorter than 3 minutes and no longer than 40 minutes. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
3: When submitting a film please ensure whether or not to enter the film is placed into the correct genre category, so the film will be watched with that in mind. The Open Art Film Festival reserves the right to switch the entry category to fit programming needs and interests and films WILL NOT BE penalized for the original submission selection.
4: Once an entry payment has been processed we cannot provide a refund. If a payment is disputed, the account holder may be subject to any fees
5: You MUST include your physical address in your submission form entry and in your cover letter. Please do not submit a film without giving us your address, which we need for our records.
6: Please include in your cover letter if your film was NRW (Nord Rhein Westfallen) and if so, the name of the city. (include locations) We offer a special NRW which your film may be eligible and we don’t want to miss your film!
7: All foreign language films MUST have English subtitles.
8: All submissions MUST be in PAL format.
9: Please send a screening copy of the film in DVD format, playable on standard DVD players. DO NOT send press kits or fancy cases (we just throw those away ).
10: DO send your synopsis and, if desired, a cover letter introducing you/your film.
11: DVDs will not be returned under any circumstances.
12:For every film submitted there will be a 25,00- Euro fee. When this has been received we will confirm your presentation at the Open Art Short Film Festival 2016.
13: The submission fee is not refundable in any circumstances.