In order to qualify for consideration into the Sprout Touring Film Festival entrants must comply with ALL of the following Rules and Eligibility Requirements. Failure to comply with these rules will render a submission ineligible:
. Submissions must feature a person with I/DD or be made by a filmmaker with I/DD. We do not accept films in which a non-disabled actor portrays a character with I/DD.
. You must submit a separate application for each project.
. If you send in a signed application and your submission is accepted into the festival, you may not withdraw your application.
. All foreign language film submissions must have English subtitles.
. All lengths and genres are accepted.
. There is no restriction as to when the film was made.
. Submission and acceptance into the Sprout Film Festival indicates that Sprout has the right to use select images and clips in printed and digital materials.
. The Sprout Film Festival does not pay rental/ screener fees to filmmakers.
. The Sprout Film Festival does not accept responsibility for damaged or lost materials.
All submissions must include the following:
. Applicants must complete and sign the online application via FilmFreeway or by mailing all application materials to:
Sprout Film Festival, 270 West 96th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10025 USA.
. All applications must include a screener. Applicants can provide a link to the film or a digital download. If DVDs are mailed, they must include a completed application. Unmarked DVD's will not be eligible for consideration.
. The Sprout Film Festival does not cover shipping costs for filmmakers who choose to mail in application materials.
. All applications must include an entry fee. If you submitted a film to a past SFF we will waive the fee for new submissions
-$20 for films under 30 minutes
-$30 for films over 30 minutes
SELECTION
The film festival selection committee will select and invite films at their discretion. Everyone who submits a film will be contacted via email regarding acceptance into the festival on an ongoing basis.
The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening at the Touring SFF, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.
The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Sprout Film Festival from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.