The Competition reserves the right to refuse entries.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hudson Valley Comedy Festival 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.
By submitting your film to the Hudson Valley Comedy Festival the individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements, rules and regulations.
Requirement.
Upload an official poster, synopsis and Vimeo or youtube link of your film. We accept comedy features, comedic web series, documentaries, and experimental shorts in any language, from around the world. Please select the right category while submitting to avoid disqualification.
a. All films must be English or have subtitles in English.
b. Films submitted should not exceed the time limit - 30 minutes for shorts and 120 minutes for features (including opening and end credits).
c. After a film has been an official selection, the filmmaker will be notified, and the film will be listed on the festival's website under official selections. Selected films will screen at the festival and after the selection you can use the festival Laurel's picture on your poster.
d. Film needs to have been finished NO EARLIER than January 1st 2014 to be eligible.