GENERAL RULES
By submitting your film, you agree that Zeiders American Dream Theater (The Z) can use parts of your film (including teaser/trailer/film poster) for promotional purposes.
To submit a film you must have created the work yourself OR own the rights/have permission of the content owner to submit the film to us.
Proteus film Festival will review films in their entirety. Films will be watched and reviewed by members of the Selection Committee, comprised of The Z's artistic staff, professional filmmakers, and enthusiasts in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.
DETAILED RULES
1. Entries in foreign languages must come with English subtitles.
2. All entries must have been completed after 2017.
3. Multiple entries are allowed. Entry fees must be paid for each entry.
4. The Selection Committee makes final choices for exhibition. Submission does not guarantee selection. All Selection Committee decisions are final.
5. Filmmakers will be notified by 18 September of their entry's decision.
6. Submissions are non-refundable, regardless of the Selection Committee's decision.
7. Entrants may not have a personal relationship to any member of The Z’s staff, board, or judges. A personal relationship is broadly defined for the purposes of this contest as any family, blood, or romantic and/or intimate relationship.
8. The Z is unable to support special visas in support of any exhibitions arising from this contest.
9. The Z’s artistic staff may reject any submission deemed derogatory toward any class based on gender, race, color, religion, age, nationality, disability or any other legally protected characteristic. Any rejection on such grounds will be based on the perceived artistic merit of the entry in accordance with The Z’s mission and values. Any Entrant submitting such material may be banned from future contests at The Z.