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General Rules

These rules ensure a smooth submission process and a fair selection for Indie Frames Berlin. We look forward to your entries!

Short Films: A short film is defined as any film with a runtime under 40 minutes.

Feature Films: A feature film is defined as any film with a runtime over 40 minutes.

Language and Subtitles

  • Films in all languages are welcome.

  • Non-English should include subtitles.

  • Subtitles must be clear, accurate, and appropriately timed to ensure accessibility for the audience.

Rights and Permissions:

  • Filmmakers must ensure they hold the necessary rights to all material submitted, including music, visuals, and any third-party content used in the film.

  • Any submissions found to violate copyright laws may be disqualified.

Multiple Entries and Categories:

  • Filmmakers may submit multiple films for consideration.

  • Each film can be entered in multiple categories, provided it meets the specific criteria for each category.

Screening Permissions:

  • Films will not be screened without the express written permission of the filmmakers.

  • By submitting a film, filmmakers grant the festival permission to use clips, trailers, and stills for promotional purposes.

Screening Schedule:

  • Long films and documentaries may be scheduled for screening during non-peak times (usually in the afternoon rather than the evening).

  • The festival will strive to accommodate preferences but reserves the right to determine the final screening schedule.

Winners and Screenings:

  • All winning films are eligible for screening at the festival.

  • Winners may also be featured in promotional events, retrospectives, or encore screenings organized by the festival.

Submission Format:

  • All submissions must be in a high-quality digital format (e.g., MP4, MOV) suitable for large-scale projection.

  • Films with incomplete files, low resolution, or technical errors may not be considered.

Age Restrictions:

  • Films must adhere to legal and ethical standards and should avoid content that violates age restriction guidelines applicable in the festival's location.

Judging and Notification:

  • Films will be judged based on creativity, storytelling, technical execution, and originality.

  • Filmmakers will be notified of selection status via email within the timeline specified on the festival's website.

Information security:

  • We secure information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We keep reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and personal data disclosure in its control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.

Legal disclosure:

  • We will disclose any information we collect, use or receive if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

Contact information:

  • If you would like to contact us to understand more about this Policy or wish to contact us concerning any matter relating to individual rights and your Personal Information, you may send an email to info@indieframesberlin.com

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A marquee sign displays movie titles under a theater sign labeled 'aperture'. The current showings include 'Saltburn', 'The Holdovers', and 'Napoleon', with a section noting upcoming features. The structure is illuminated by small round lights, and the signage appears on a building's exterior.

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