Wild Dogs International Screendance Festival

WildDogs International Screendance Festival Submission Guidelines
1. Authorization and Responsibility:
The artist submitting the film must be authorized to do so and must have read and agreed to all the festival's entry requirements. The entrant is responsible for submitting the material and guarantees that the film does not violate or infringe upon any rights of any individual or entity, including copyright, trademark, music, or contractual rights. The entrant confirms they have the legal authority to submit the entry and use all music, images, and content within the film.

The entrant also ensures that all required permissions and rights for the materials within the submission have been obtained. The entrant agrees to hold harmless the WildDogs International Screendance Festival and W&M Dance Projects of Calgary from any legal disputes or claims that may arise from these permissions.

2. Submission Categories:
WildDogs welcomes submissions from filmmakers across all dance film genres, including but not limited to narrative, experimental, animation, feature, and documentary films.

3. Screendance Short Films:
Films in the Screendance Short category must be between 1 and 35 minutes in length.

4. Feature-Length Films:
Films in the Feature-Length category should be over 35 minutes but no longer than 60 minutes. Please note that this category will be screened online only.

5. Student Films:
Submissions for the Student Films category must be between 1 and 21 minutes in length.

6. Streaming Restrictions:
Submitted films cannot be publicly streamed or made available on open-source platforms for 30 days before the festival opening and 7 days after the festival concludes. Festival screenings outside of Calgary are exempt from this restriction.

7. Submission Platform:
WildDogs only accepts film submissions through Vimeo, YouTube, or a secure password-protected link that is not accessible to the public. The film must be downloadable upon acceptance into WildDogs 2025.

8. Required Materials:
All applicants must submit the following via FilmFreeway:

A short synopsis of the film.
A brief biography of the artist(s) or company.
An artistic statement.
Press materials, including images, trailers, and bios, as detailed in the release section.
Note: All images submitted must include the photographer’s credit. We cannot use images without proper credit due to copyright restrictions.
9. Student Verification:
Student applicants must provide a valid student ID or proof of enrollment at the time the film was made as part of their submission.
10. Technical Specifications for Screening:
For live screenings, applicants must provide an HD digital file with a minimum resolution of 1920x1080 or a DCP (Digital Cinema Package).

11. Legal and Copyright Compliance:
All applicants must comply with the festival’s release statement and ensure that all necessary copyright, legal rights, and third-party claims are appropriately cleared.

12. Withdrawal and Refund Policy:
Once a film has been submitted, it cannot be withdrawn without notable exception. The application fee is non-refundable.