FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why are there so many categories? Which one do you recommend?
We recommend the "All Categories" option, as it offers the best value. It includes your project's main category, as well as individual categories such as Best Director and Best Producer, as well as Best Trailer and Best Poster. Additionally, your trailer will be featured in all the distribution rounds we hold throughout the year, and we will publish a promotional post on our Instagram. However, we also offer the option to submit to individual categories so you can tailor your festival strategy to your budget.
Should I wait until the last minute to submit or submit now?
Both options are valid, as all projects submitted to the festival have an equal chance. However, we recommend submitting as early as possible, as we begin promoting the most interesting projects throughout the year. The market is constantly changing, and we don't wait until the end of the year to start distributing.
Major festivals demand a world premiere. Do you too?
We're against limiting submissions based on territorial release or year of production. We believe all projects deserve multiple opportunities.
What's the difference between the Short Film Competition and the Film + Short Film Market?
The Short Film Competition is about competing to be the best short film of the festival and screen at our annual event. The Film + Short Film Market is similar, but we also seek distribution for your project. We differentiate these two categories because some projects already have distribution but are still interested in competing for the festival's Best Short Film Award.
Can you send my project to distributors without prior notice?
No, we cannot send your film or script to distributors without prior notice. However, we can send them trailers or promotional materials upon request.
Am I obligated to accept an offer from the distributor?
No, you are not obligated to accept any offer from the distributor. The project will always be yours, and we simply help you find commercial deals for your project. We'll send you the offers we receive, and you'll have the freedom to decide what to do with them.
What revenue does War of Films earn from distribution deals?
We do not receive revenue from distribution deals. Our distribution service is free as part of our commitment to helping filmmakers take the next step beyond simply screening their films. We believe festivals should use their contacts to help filmmakers in their professional development.
SUBMIT
RULES AND TERMS
All genres, all style and all thematics.
Production Year: No limit.
Feature more than 60 minutes.
Short film: maximum 60 minutes.
Series/Pilot Tv/Web Media: Unlimited
Documentary: Unlimited.
Music Videos: Unlimited
Screenplay: Shorts up to 30pag. / Feature up to 180 pag.
1. We accept films and scripts in: English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.
We accept all other languages if they are subtitled in English, Spanish, French, German or Italian.
2. No fee waiver. All entry fees are non-refundable.
3. War of films can use samples of your work in a promotional way for the festival (maximum 1 minute).
4. Usage Rights
The participant declares and guarantees that he/she is the holder of all usage rights necessary for the use of the film in the context of this agreement and that he/she is in a position to effectively grant War of Films these rights. The participant guarantees that by using the film in the context of this agreement, no rights of third parties, including persons depicted in the film, are infringed. The festival is not responsible for any legal action that may occur for infringing these rights.
By signing up for VIP or Trailer+youtube. You give us permission to put your trailer on our youtube channel.
5. The festival does not pay a screening fee. At the live festival we screen the winner of Best Short Film, Best Music Video, Best Commercial, Best Trailer, Best influencer of the year and Best feature film. The other categories are considered technical.
6. Organizers reserve rights change, cancel or re-schedule the dates, venue, awards & categories without consent.
7. The festival reserves the right to include new categories such as: Best thriller, best sci-fi, best lgtb, best fantasy etc if it considers it appropriate. As well as eliminating categories if not the minimum number of participants is reached.
8. Our goal is to promote your work. By registering, you agree that we can send information about your project to distributors and festivals to promote your work.
9. If you do not send the requested material for viewing in cinema. Sorry, your project will be disqualified. We do all the projections in cinema and if you do not send us the requested material we cannot do the projections in a professional way.
10. If you have registered in the VIP or Best trailer + Youtube category. You consent to us putting your trailer on the festival channel.
11. IMPORTANT
Registration implies acceptance of these rules.