ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for consideration, all films must meet the following requirements:
• MLJFF only accepts non-fictional documentaries. No dramas or drama-documentaries will be considered.
• Documentaries must be greater than six minutes.
• Documentaries must focus on human rights, the environment, or major social issues.
• Documentaries should highlight contemporary issues, or issues that continue to be relevant.
• Films should not have been previously screened in Calgary Canada, and cannot be available on the internet.
• Films must have a world Premiere occurring after January 1, 2020.
• Films must be in their original language and have English subtitles if the original language is non-English. It is preferred that the subtitles are built-in to the film.
• A fee of $12 USD must be paid. In exceptional circumstances, a discounted waiver may be considered.
• Projects previously submitted to the Festival and not programmed will not be reconsidered.
SUBMISSION FORMATS
For programming consideration, MLJFF only accepts online screener submissions.
SELECTION
Selected films for the following September - June programming season will be notified at the start of July.
COMPENSATION
Because the MLJFF is a volunteer organization and charges no admission to screenings, we ask that you choose to screen your work for free.
TERMS
I, the authorized representative of the project being submitted (hereafter called the "Film") to Marda Loop Justice Film Festival Society (hereafter called the “MLJFF”) for consideration for the 2020 Marda Loop Justice Film Festival and its 2020 Calgary film series (hereafter called the “Festival”), hereby acknowledge and agree to the following: 1. I represent and warrant to the MLJFF that: (a) I am duly authorized, on my own behalf and on behalf of all other persons or entities who have any ownership rights or interests (including, without limitation, intellectual property rights) in or relating to the Film (hereafter called the “Film’s Owners”), to exhibit this Film at the Festival, (b) exhibition of the Film at the Festival will not violate any law or any right or consent of any person or entity; and (c) the Film is not subject to any litigation, arbitration, or other adversarial claim or proceeding, nor is the Film the subject of any threat of litigation, arbitration, or other adverse claim or proceeding. 2. I further represent and warrant, on behalf of myself and the Film’s Owners, that the exhibition of the Film at the Festival will not violate or infringe any copyright, patent, privacy right, publicity right, trademark, service mark or any other personal or property right of any person or entity, and that the Film does not constitute or include a defamation of any person or entity. I have paid and will pay in full all license fees, clearance fees, and other obligations, of any kind, arising from or associated with the exhibition of the Film at or in connection with the Festival. 3. In the event that the Film is accepted by the MLJFF for inclusion in the Festival, I acknowledge, on behalf of myself and the Film’s Owners, that the MLJFF’s exhibition or presentation of the Film at the Festival does not and will not create any confidential or fiduciary relationship between the MLJFF on the one hand and myself and/or the Film’s Owners on the other. I further acknowledge, on behalf of myself and the Film’s Owners, that I and we understand that neither I nor any of the Film’s Owners will receive any compensation for such exploitation. I acknowledge that no obligation of any kind is assumed by, or may be implied against, the MLJFF or the Festival in the event of, by virtue of, or as a result of the MLJFF’s selection of the Film for the Festival. I and the Film’s Owners understand and acknowledge that the selection of the Film for inclusion in the Festival does not and will not in any way constitute an express or implied endorsement or approval by the MLJFF or the Festival of the content of the Film or any opinion expressed therein. 4. I agree, on behalf of myself and each of the Film’s Owners, to indemnify and hold harmless the MLJFF and the Festival, from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, fees and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs) that may be asserted by any person or entity, or may be incurred by the MLJFF or the Festival, at any time in connection with the Film or the MLJFF’s use, handling or consideration thereof, and/or arising from any breach or alleged breach of any representation made by me to the MLJFF or the Festival, including, without limitation, any express or implied representation in these Terms and Conditions. 5. I warrant and agree, on behalf of myself and each of the Film’s Owners, that the Film is being submitted to the MLJFF voluntarily and without promise or inducement, and that the submission of the Film neither imposes nor creates any obligation or responsibility on the part of the MLJFF or the Festival to accept the Film for inclusion in the Festival, to exhibit the Film at the Festival, to acknowledge the submission of the Film, or to return the Film to me or others. I further agree, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Film’s Owners, that I and the Film’s Owners, in submitting the Film for consideration, are waiving, forfeiting, foregoing and relinquishing any right that I or we might otherwise have to assert any claim or commence any proceeding in any forum or tribunal against the MLJFF or the Festival, based upon, arising out of or otherwise relating to the submission, exhibition or failure to exhibit the Film (including, without limitation, claims relating to any failure or refusal to exhibit the Film at the Festival, the exhibition or marketing of the Film at or in connection with the Festival, alleged oral or written representations by the Festival or its representatives relating to the submission or exhibition of the Film, and any other matters arising from or relating to the submission of the Film), whether such claims may be based on theories of contract, implied contract, tort, statute, or other legal theory (hereinafter, “Claim”). 6. In the event that the Film is accepted by the MLJFF for inclusion in and exhibition at the Festival, I hereby grant, on behalf of myself and each of the Film’s Owners, each of the following rights to the MLJFF and the Festival, conditions or qualifications: (a) the right to use footage, stills and/or titles, and information from or relating to the Film for promotional purposes; and (b) the right to issue and authorize publicity concerning the filmmakers and the Film and to use all associated names, likenesses and biographical information. I also agree to provide up-to-date contact information pertaining to the director and producer(s) of the Film, and to grant the MLJFF and the Festival, at their sole and absolute discretion, the right to provide this information to film industry organizations that sponsor Festival events. 7. I warrant and agree, on behalf of myself and each of the Film’s Owners, that the MLJFF has made no claims, representations or guarantees, and has provided no assurances, in relation to the internal process utilized by the MLJFF with respect to selection of films for inclusion in the Festival, and that the submission of the Film neither imposes nor creates any obligation or responsibility on the part of the MLJFF or the Festival, the Film’s Owners, or my or their related parties with comments, feedback or other information pertaining to the viewing or consideration of the Film by the MLJFF for possible inclusion in the Festival. 8. I represent that I am 18 years of age or older, or that, if I am younger than the legal age to enter into contracts in my province, I have provided the MLJFF with signed, written consent from my parent or legal guardian. 9. By clicking "I Agree" below, I freely and voluntarily give and express my full and complete acceptance of all of the terms and provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions. I acknowledge that no oral representations, inducements, promises or assurances of any kind, and no representations, inducements, promises or assurances not set forth in these Terms and Conditions, have been made to me or the Film’s Owners by the Festival or the MLJFF.