Nominee Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 13 September, 2024

TERMS

  1. I (the Nominee) own all Intellectual Property (IP) associated with my Film, Highlight Reel, and Poster and/or have obtained all necessary releases, licenses, and permissions (eg. music used in my Film). I agree that the Festival will not be liable for any strikes or claims against my Film.

  2. I understand and agree that I retain full ownership of my Film and any Intellectual Property (IP) that I own. Nothing in this Agreement constitutes a transfer or assignment of such Intellectual Property (IP).

  3. I agree that my Film’s Nomination does not necessarily mean that I will win any award(s) and that the decisions made by the Festival and its Judges is final.

  4. I grant the Festival and its affiliates unrestricted rights to promote my Name, Film’s Name, Synopsis, Highlight Reel and Poster, regardless of whether I win any award(s).

  5. I agree that 1 person will attend and represent my nominated entry at the Festival’s Industry Day Event in-person. I also agree that at least 1 person or more will attend and represent my nominated Film at the Festival’s Award Ceremony Event in-person. I understand and agree that a failure to attend both events will result in the disqualification of my Film from being in the running to receive any award(s).

  6. I grant the Festival and its affiliates unrestricted rights to distribute any photos, videos, and audio recordings taken of me at the Festival’s Events.

  7. I understand and agree that the Festival’s Privacy Policy, which is available on its website, describes how the Festival collects, stores, and uses any personal information I provide to the Festival. I understand and agree that the Privacy Policy also describes how I can access and correct my personal information, as well as make a privacy-related complaint according to the Festival’s complaint- handling process.

  8. I understand and agree that the Festival may provide the personal information I provide it with to third parties to help the Festival provide me with its services or if it is required to disclose personal information by law. I also understand and agree that the Festival and its affiliates may send me marketing such as newsletters and emails. I understand that I can unsubscribe from such communications 1 month after the end of the Festival’s 2024 events.

  9. I will follow the Festival’s policies, procedures, and rules to keep myself and others safe at the Festival’s Events. I will follow the Festival and its affiliates’ Health and Safety rules and instructions.

  10. I understand and agree that this Agreement contains the entire understanding between myself and the Festival, and supersedes all previous discussions and agreements, in respect of its subject matter.