1. AIFF is open to all filmmakers from around the World, if under 18 years old please submit a Parent/guardian consent form by email to entries@aladerri.com
2. The film must have been completed on or after January 1, 2019
3. There must not be a screening fee attached to the film. AIFF will not pay screening fee to any film featured in the festival; there are no exceptions.
4. No premiere requirement, but being a premiere may determine film placement into key program blocks.
5. Film cannot require dual projection (interlock) or separate soundtracks.
6. Non-English film must be subtitled in English.
7. Films must be submitted through the official registration forms available on FilmFreeway.com
8. There is no limit to the amount of films that a filmmaker or producer may register.
9. If your Film is accepted into ‘Official Selection’, will be optional for promotional purposes to send an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) to entries@aladerri.com including:
• at least one still photo from the film (in jpg or tif format at 300 dpi)
• a synopsis of the film in English
• a brief biography of the director’s in English
• director’s photograph (in jpg or tif format at 300 dpi)
• film official poster HQ
• film credits
10. All shipping expenses for participating work, from their place of origin to the address of this organization, shall be paid exclusively by the participant. The festival will not be responsible for the cost of receiving any additional materials.
11. It is the responsibility of the filmmaker to secure authorization for any copyrighted that may be used in the film. By submitting your film for consideration to the Aladerri International Film Festival (AIFF), you are telling us that you have full authority to do so, that the film is cleared for potential festival exhibition, and that you accept full legal responsibility for the intellectual property therein. That, as entrant you are the copyright holder, you have rights to all included music and have public performance permission.
12. AIFF is also hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Showcase for promotional purposes. As well as use of photos taken at the Showcase events.
13. You shall also indemnify and hold harmless the AIFF from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.
14. By submitting your film, you expressly acknowledge and agree that you shall be bound by the terms of this agreement.
15. All 'Oficial Selections' for the Aladerri International Film Festival must provide DCP/bluray 7.1 dolby.
16. Submission fee's are nonrefundable.
Category Rules:
- Best Fiction Short: to be eligible to submit to the category for 'Best Fiction Short' a work must be dramatic in nature, and no longer than 30 minutes. No documentaries will be considered in this category.
- Best Comedy Short: to be eligible to submit to the category for 'Best Comedy Short' a work must be comedic in nature, and no longer than 30 minutes. No documentaries will be considered in this category.
- Best Animated Short: to be eligible to enter the category of 'Best Animated Short' category your film must consist of more than 75% original animated material and no longer than 30 minutes.
- Best Documentary Short: to be eligible to submit to the category for 'Best Documentary Short' the work must be non-fiction and no longer than 30 minutes.
- Best LGBTQ+ Short: to be eligible to submit to the category for 'Best LGBTQ+ Short' a work must associate with the LGBTQ+ communities in theme, and be no longer than 30 minutes. No documentaries will be considered in this category.
- Best Illinois Short: to be eligible to submit to the category for 'Best Illinois Short' is for any project that was at least partially filmed in Illinois AND comes from a director who resides in the state of Illinois and no longer than 30 minutes.
- Best Music Video: to be eligible to submit to the category for 'Best Music Video' your work must be created for a specific piece of ORIGINAL music that you or an associate have the legal rights to and under 10 minutes.
- Best Student Short category is open for any student Worldwide. To qualify for this award you must be a full or part time student either at a School, College or University. In order to verify your student status, please upload a copy of your current student ID. Submissions will not be considered without this proof and will be immediately disqualified. Film must be no longer than 30 minutes.
- All "Official Selection" films qualify to win "Jury Award" (Deco Pegasus Silver Trophy). Film must be no longer than 30 minutes.
- All "Official Selection" films qualify to win "Aladerri Award" (Deco Pegasus Gold Trophy and a week-long theatrical engagement in Los Angeles). Film must be no longer than 30 minutes.
- "Aladerri Award" recipient must provide DCP/bluray 7.1 dolby to screen the film in Los Angeles.
Trophies will be mailed at no charge if not present at Award Ceremony.