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Online Submission is exclusively through FilmFreeway.com.
All questions should be directed to: jotff@anewwayoflife.org
The Justice on Trial Film Festival focuses entirely on mass incarceration and reform within the U.S. criminal justice system. Therefore, international films, though important, are not given consideration.
Categories include:
* Short Films (Fiction, Animation & Documentary): Films 10 min – 50 min.
* Feature Length (Fiction & Documentary) Films: 51 min – 120 min.
Films must address the theme of social justice related to mass incarceration and/or the results of mass incarceration. The theme can be interpreted broadly and imaginatively. Elements of films that are represented as documentary films should have a direct connection to actual events, people, and/or places. Any variance from truthful depictions should be clearly noted. By submitting a film in this category, filmmakers take full responsibility for the assertions in their films.
GENERAL RULES
The filmmaker must secure all rights, licenses, clearances, and releases necessary for exhibition.
All categories require online screeners for judging (if password protected, please provide the password). The festival reserves the right to place short film entries in alternative categories than those originally submitted as the judges deem appropriate for the form, content, and programming of the festival.
All films should be submitted online digitally through FilmFreeway.com.
Films must be available for screening during the Justice on Trial Film Festival, September 19-20, 2020. Selection for screening will be determined no later than one month prior to the festival, though we anticipate notifying films selected to screen at the Justice on Trial Film Festival in late July.
Once an entry payment has been processed we cannot provide a refund. If a payment is disputed, the account holder may be subject to any fees.
If your film is accepted for screening at Justice on Trial Film Festival, you agree and understand the following:
FORMAT: The filmmaker agrees to provide the festival a copy of the film for festival screening in a Blu-ray (BD) format. Two copies are required.
SHIPPING: The filmmaker is responsible for the arrangements and cost of shipping the screening copy to the Justice on Trial Film Festival along with press kit materials.
PUBLICITY: Upon request, the filmmaker will supply the festival with stills and other press materials in digital file format. In addition, the filmmaker should be available for interviews prior to and during the festival.
LOSS & DAMAGE: Every precaution will be taken to safeguard films and publicity materials while they are in the possession of the festival. However, if loss or damage occurs, the festival cannot accept or assume responsibility