These are the Terms & Conditions of Entry into Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest (Known herein as the Festival).

1 - Submissions must belong to Sci-fi/Fantasy or any relevant sub-genres.

2 - We welcome films from any country in the world. If the film is in any language other than English, the film must have English subtitles embedded.

3 - If selected, the submitter of a film must provide the following within 30 days of notification:

• A non-watermarked film.

• Poster (Portrait).

• 3 x 16:9 images (2 from the film and a headshot).

• Log-line synopsis (no more than 20 words).

• Key cast (Only the lead actors, with their roles).

• Production year.

If selected, the submitter of a work of short fiction must provide the following within 30 days of notification:

• A PDF copy of the work of short fiction

• A headshot

• A synopsis (no more than 20 words).

• A 1-2 minute clip (HD/2K) of the author reading a passage from the text.  The clip may         contain concept art if desired, but concept art is not necessarily needed.

4 - All Official Selections will receive a live screening.  Short films and Web Series must submitted a MOV file for screening.  Feature film screenings will require a DCP screener.

TERMS:

1 - The submitter agrees that they are the owner and legal representative of the work. You are responsible for all copyright clearances and must have in place music, model/actor releases, distribution rights etc. If you need more information contact us.

2 - If you have a distribution deal or sales agent, we recommend that you consult them first. 

Get a 'letter of agreement' that allows you to submit to the Festival. Please consult all your partners before entering.

3 – The Festival is not liable for any infringement on copyright or ownership clearance issues.

4 - The Submitter accepts full responsibility for any breach of intellectual or trademark property.

5 - The Submitter permits the Festival to use their film, trailers and marketing material for all promotional purposes.

6 - By submitting your film, you permit the Festival to screen the film royalty-free during the Festival, and it includes alternative venues and designated times. Under no circumstances do we pay a screening fee.

7 - You cannot withdraw your film once selected for the festival line-up.

8 - By submitting, the filmmaker agrees that they have read and understood the terms & conditions of entry.

9 - We reserve the right to change or otherwise alter these Terms & Conditions at any time. Unless otherwise indicated, amendments will become effective immediately. 

Please review these Terms and Conditions. They stand as of 02.05.2024.  You can also email us at info@berlinscifi.com.

If you wish to be involved in a Question and Answer or Panel Discussion, contact us within a reasonable time frame before the event.

Impressum/Legal Notice

Angaben gemäß § 5 DDG

Berlin Sci-Fi FilmFest c/o Schneider

Paulsborner Straße 9

10709 Berlin

Vertreten durch:

Harold Schneider 

Dr. Isabella Hermann 

Kontakt:

Telefon: +49 162 215 7171

E-Mail: hal@berlinscifi.org

Redaktionell verantwortlich:

Berlin Sci-Fi FilmFest c/o Schneider

Paulsborner Straße 9

10709 Berlin

Telefon: +49 162 215 7171

E-Mail: hal@berlinscifi.org

EU-Streitschlichtung

Die Europäische Kommission stellt eine Plattform zur Online-Streitbeilegung (OS) bereit:

https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/.

Unsere E-Mail-Adresse finden Sie oben im Impressum.

Verbraucherstreitbeilegung/Universalschlichtungsstelle

Wir sind nicht bereit oder verpflichtet, an Streitbeilegungsverfahren vor einer

Verbraucherschlichtungsstelle teilzunehmen.

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Imprint/Legal Notice

According to § 5 DDG

Berlin Sci-Fi Film Fest

Berlin Sci-Fi FilmFest c/o Schneider

Paulsborner Straße 9

10709 Berlin

Represented by:

Harold Schneider

Dr Isabella Herman

Contact:

Telephone: +49 162 215 7171

Email: hal@berlinscifi.org

Editorial responsibility:

Berlin Sci-Fi FilmFest c/o Schneider

Paulsborner Straße 9

10709 Berlin

Telephone: +49 162 215 7171

Email: hal@berlinscifi.org

EU Dispute Settlement

The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (OS):

https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/.

Our e-mail address can be found above in the imprint.

Consumer dispute resolution/universal arbitration board

We are not willing or obliged to participate in any dispute resolution procedure

participate in the consumer arbitration board.

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