ReadingFilmFEST

PLEASE read and follow these “rules and terms” carefully. Failure to follow submission “rules and terms” will result in automatic rejection of your project and fees will not be refunded.

1. CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS: Please make sure your email address is correct! We suggest you regularly check your email account for communications from us. If we request additional information and do not hear from you within a reasonable time, we may reject your submission.

2. COMPLETION DATE: Films must have been completed after January 1, 2025.

3. FILM DURATION: Short films must be 20 minutes or less. Feature films must have run time between 60 to 120 minutes. Documentary films must be 120 minutes or less. Student films must be 20 minutes or less.

4. MULTIPLE ENTRIES: Multiple entries are permissible (except FATF countries), but each entry must be accompanied by a separate submission and fee.

5. FEE REFUNDS: All fees are nonrefundable.

6. STUDENT (College or High School) filmmakers: Prior to film submission, you must email a copy of your current student ID to info@ReadingFilmFEST.com with Name of Film Project, Name of School, School Location (city, state, or country if applicable) and Graduation Year. We may require additional documentation of student status. Student films will be reviewed AFTER proof of matriculation is received. No refunds for films submitted without proper ID.

7. FOREIGN FILMS: We love foreign language films! Films may be submitted in any language with English subtitles. Please ensure English subtitles are accurate, readable, and in sync with the action on the screen.

8. CONTENT NOTICE: While ReadingFilmFEST does not restrict or censor the artistic content or style of any submission, the Festival DOES reserve the right to reject a film perceived to promote a careless or malicious culture of hate, violence, or obscenity.

9. FEE WAIVER: None. ReadingFilmFEST DOES NOT grant fee waivers except for filmmakers from FATF countries.

10. USE OF FILMS FOR PROMOTION: All films selected for screening at the festival grant ReadingFilmFEST the right to use stills and excerpts of up to two minutes for promotional purposes.

11. RFF FILM RESPONSIBILITY: Festival is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged entries.

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12. FATF country filmmakers. Submissions are now OPEN! You may request a fee waiver CODE by emailing info@ReadingFilmFEST.com with the NAME of your FILM and the RUN TIME (20 minutes or less). You must follow these rules:

FATF FEE WAIVER RULES:
a. Filmmaker must be from a FATF country (see FilmFreeway submission page for list).
b. Filmmaker MUST be submitter (name must match film credits). NO DISTRIBUTORS!
c. Only short films of 20 minutes will be accepted.
d. Only one submission per filmmaker per year.
e. Fee waiver code can only be used once.
f. Film must have been completed after January 1, 2025.
g. A submitted film cannot be substituted with a different film.

Failure to follow these rules will result in rejection of your film and a ban from future Film Festivals. There are a limited number of Fee Waivers available, so we encourage early entry.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Online submissions will receive a confirmation email.

RFF has no obligation (other than as stated in these rules or on our website) to disclose any of the following information:
i) identities of readers or judges;
ii) notes, feedback, or information relating to the submitted material; and/or
iii) details regarding the submission review or selection process.

Except as explicitly stated, no representations or guarantees are made regarding the feedback or comments provided, or the quality thereof. The opinions of the readers/viewers are their own and do not reflect the opinions of RFF. RFF explicitly disclaims any liability or responsibility for any comments, notes, or opinions expressed about a submission, whether by RFF or by its readers, judges, and sponsors.

Originality and Permissions; INDEMNITY
However, it is not necessary to submit the adaptation or rights agreements to the Festival. Neither the Festival nor its jurists investigate or attest to the authenticity of an applicant’s statement of authorship or rights secured. By entering the competition, you are acknowledging that you have secured all necessary rights.

BY SUBMITTING THE MATERIAL, THE APPLICANT HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND THE FESTIVAL, ITS EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND AFFILIATES FROM ANY LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SUBMISSION AND FROM ANY FEES AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES, THAT ANY OF THEM MAY INCUR IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.