GENERAL RULES
Short films submitted must have a minimum runtime of 1 minute and a maximum runtime of 30 minutes, including credits.
All entries must be submitted as a digital submission through FilmFreeway.
Submitted films cannot be tied to a distribution deal.
All submissions must have been completed after January 1st, 2017.
All films must be in English or have English subtitles. Non-subtitled or dubbed foreign language films will not be considered.
Only the Producer, Director, Screenwriter or someone closely connected to the film may complete the application. Schools may submit films on behalf of student filmmakers.
Once selected, the filmmaker must have available a digital "print" (minimum format is QuickTime) for projection.
Participants agree that clips from their film and all other material related to their project may be used and/or published in the event program, Sozo Bear social media pages, and Sozo Bear website and for any promotional purposes which Sozo Bear Films deems appropriate.
If selected, all commercial/private property including all trademark/copyrighted materials shown or recorded on the project is the responsibility of the filmmaker. Sozo Bear Films will NOT take responsibility for any infringement of copy-written materials.
Rules are subject to change at any time with or without prior notice.