Terms and Conditions for the "Low Budge, No Budge Film Fest"

By submitting your film to the Low Budge, No Budge Film Fest (the "Festival"), you (the "Submitter") agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully:

1. Eligibility

  • The Festival is open to all filmmakers worldwide. For films in languages other than English we ask you include English subtitles.

  • Films must be original creations, and the Submitter must be the copyright holder of the submitted film. The Submitter affirms that they own all necessary rights to the film and all its content (including music, scripts, and visuals).

  • Films must be created on a small or no budget. For the purposes of this Festival:

    • Low budget films are those made with a budget of $20,000 or less.

    • No budget films are those made with a budget of $1,000 or less.

2. Submission Guidelines

  • The Submitter must be the sole creator and copyright holder of the submitted film. By submitting the film, the Submitter affirms that they own all necessary rights to the film and all its content (including music, scripts, and visuals).

  • Submissions must be made through the official submission platform FilmFreeway.com, and include the required entry fee (if applicable) and film format.

  • By submitting a film, the Submitter grants the Festival permission to publicly screen the film during the event, both virtually and at the live event in Portland, Maine.

  • By submitting a film, the Submitter also grants the Festival permission to use, promote, and display footage, stills, or other promotional material from the film on its website, social media, and in any other format, before, during, and after the event.

  • The Festival reserves the right to disqualify any film that does not meet the required criteria or is found to infringe upon any copyright or legal restrictions.

3. Rights and Usage

  • The Submitter retains full copyright ownership of the film. However, by submitting to the Festival, the Submitter grants the Festival organizers, sponsors, and partners a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and promote clips (up to 5 minutes) or the entirety of the film for promotional and marketing purposes related to the Festival.

  • The Festival may use your film’s title, stills, poster, and information for promotional materials and on the Festival website and social media channels.

  • The Submitter agrees to allow the Festival to retain and screen the film for future promotional events if selected as a finalist or winner.

4. Judging and Prizes

  • Films will be judged based on creativity, story, technical execution, and adherence to the Festival's theme.

  • Prizes and awards will be provided as described in the Festival’s official communications. The Festival organizers reserve the right to modify, substitute, or eliminate prizes at their discretion.

  • The Festival’s judges’ decisions are final and binding. No appeals will be entertained.

5. Indemnification and Liability

  • The Submitter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Low Budge, No Budge Film Fest, its organizers, employees, volunteers, sponsors, and affiliates from any and all legal claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or related to the submission, screening, or use of the film in connection with the Festival.

  • The Submitter agrees that the Festival organizers are not liable for any technical malfunctions, disruptions, or failures in the submission or screening process, or for any injury or damages incurred by the Submitter or any third party in connection with the Festival.

6. Privacy and Data

  • By submitting to the Festival, the Submitter agrees that their personal information (including name, email, and contact information) may be used by the Festival for communication purposes, including but not limited to event details, promotional materials, and updates about the Festival.

  • The Submitter’s information will not be shared with third parties outside of the Festival unless required by law.

7. No Liability for Injury

  • The Submitter acknowledges that participation in the Festival involves inherent risks, including but not limited to the public screening of the film and attendance at the live event. The Festival organizers will not be held liable for any personal injury or property damage incurred during the submission process, screenings, or attendance at any Festival event.

8. Termination

  • The Festival reserves the right to disqualify or terminate any entry or participation at any time if these terms and conditions are violated or if the Submitter engages in any illegal activity, fraudulent behavior, or unethical conduct.

  • The Festival may cancel or reschedule the event due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., weather, technical difficulties, etc) without liability to the Submitter or participants.

9. Governing Law

  • These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state of Maine. Any disputes arising from or related to these terms shall be resolved in the appropriate court located in Maine, USA.

10. Amendments

  • The Low Budge, No Budge Film Fest reserves the right to modify, amend, or add to these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. The Submitter is responsible for reviewing the terms regularly.

By submitting your film to the Low Budge, No Budge Film Fest, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

Good luck, and we look forward to seeing your creativity shine! 🎬✨