SUBMISSIONS
- We take films of all genres (excluding adult films).
- Domestic and International feature films, documentaries, shorts, and student films are welcome.
- We reserve the right to determine the eligibility of all projects submitted.
- Projects must NOT be available online for viewing in their entirety (including on YouTube or Vimeo public links).
- All accepted films will be considered for competition unless otherwise noted. Projects may be accepted and presented "out of competition" if they fail to meet certain criteria.
- We reserve the right to play selected films of our choice at the actual festival based on filmmaker attendance among other things.
- Screenplays must be formatted and not produced by the event date (3-25-21)
- Music in music videos must be original works submitted with full rights of the artist.
ALUMNI FILMMAKERS
- Once you have been accepted to Simply Indie, you become part of our family which is why we will offer a future alumni discount. You are entitled to a 30% discount!
STUDENT FILMS
- Students must provide proof of student status at the time of production. Details are provided in the student categories.
SUBTITLES
- All foreign language films must be submitted with English subtitles. Unfortunately any films that are submitted without working English subtitles will be disqualified without a refund of submission fees.
TECH DETAILS
- It is the filmmakers responsibility to check the quality of the final file before submitting. Though we check and will notify you if we find any errors, sometimes things can be overlooked. It is up to you to deliver a file you are pleased to exhibit.
- Exhibition films should be download enabled on Vimeo, Dropbox, WeTransfer, and be sent in H.264. (If your film is selected to screen at the festival you will be given more information at a later date.)
REPRODUCTION AGREEMENT
- Submission to the festival grants SIFF permission to use excerpts of accepted work and promotional materials (i.e. posters, photos, film trailers, etc.) in all promotional activities related to the festival.
THE FINE PRINT
By submitting to Simply Indie Film Festival, I understand and agree to the following:
1. I have carefully read and understood and will comply with all rules, regulations and eligibility requirements of the SIFF.
2. I represent and warrant that: (a) I have the full right and power to make and perform this Agreement without the consent of any third party (or, if the consent of other parties is required, all of them are also "signing" this Agreement); (b) the film does not violate any copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right of any person or entity, and will not constitute a libel or slander of any person or entity or defame or disparage any person or entity or infringe upon or violate the rights of privacy, reputation, publicity, intellectual property and/or any other rights of any kind or nature of any person or entity; and (c) the film is not the subject of litigation or any claim that might give rise to litigation.
3. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the SIFF and its affiliates from and against any liability, claim, cost, damage, or expense arising out of or in connection with any breach by me of this Submission Agreement.
4. I understand SIFF will not pay any shipping fees for promotional materials or awards. Materials sent will not be returned.
5. I understand and agree that if my film is selected, the number of screenings, days and venue is at the sole discretion of the SIFF.