Screening Rules
Entries are accepted in the following formats: DVD and Internet Link (URL). Please note that we do not accept VHS or 16 mm prints. Region free NTSC DVDs are preferred for screening purposes. Entries are accepted in one of three categories: Feature Film, Short Film and Documentary. We are also accepting short Student Films. Short films are 59 minutes and under in run time. Feature films are 60 minutes or longer in run time.
DVD Screening
DVD(s) and cases MUST be labeled with film title, filmmaker name, phone number and email. Please send us only ONE copy of your film.
Internet Links (URL)
If you have a link (i.e. Vimeo, YouTube) you may submit it with this entry form only. There is a section in the form to submit your films URL and password (if applicable). If at any time you change the URL and/or password it is your responsibility to contact the Human District Film Festival as soon as possible. There is no need to send a physical copy of your film(s) with this option chosen.
Selected Films
All submitting filmmakers will be notified regarding acceptance by February 1st 2017 with the email address provided at the time of submission (please add film@humandistrictfestival.com to your email address book to ensure receipt of notification). If your email address changes before notifications are sent out please contact the Human District Film Festival immediately with the new email. If your film is selected for the festival program, you must provide an exhibition copy by March 01, 2017 unless otherwise informed.
If submitting a URL you do not need to mail in anything. If you have any questions regarding your submission and/or the submission process contact Human District Film Festival at film@humandistrictfestival.com.
Photography Rules
Entries must be:
- The original work of the entrant
- Non-infringing of the rights of others
- Respectful of the rights, sensitivities, and culture of persons depicted
- An accurate reflection of the subject matter and scene as it appeared, without alteration (other than standard optimization, including removal of dust, cropping, adjustments to color and contrast, etc.)
Up to 5 photographs may be submitted per person. Entries may be entered by uploading digital files.
Judges will include professional photographers and photo editors. Entries will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact, and artistic merit. The story behind the photo may influence the judges' decisions. Decisions made by the judges are final.
By entering, you retain copyright and remain the owner of your images and may also continue to use them in any manner you choose.
A selection of winning photos may be featured on Human district website or in exhibitions at Human District Festival in Belgrade, Serbia, without any additional payments to the author.