SHORT FILM & DOCUMENTARY CHAMPIONSHIP

Eligibility

• Open to students, independent filmmakers, professionals, and organizations from India and abroad.
• Films must align with the festival's central theme: Climate Action, focusing on areas such as climate change education, conservation, pollution, renewable energy, or sustainable communities.
• All films must be original works created within the last 3 years.

Submission Guidelines

• Submissions must be made via the official form or portal by the stated deadline.
• Films must be in MP4 or MOV format, with English subtitles if not in English or Hindi.
• Duration:
  • Short Films: Up to 20 minutes
  • Documentaries: Up to 30 minutes
• Each submission must include:
  • Title and synopsis
  • Director’s name and profile
  • Year of production
  • Declaration of original work

Selection & Screening

• The festival’s jury will evaluate entries based on relevance, storytelling, originality, technical execution, and impact.
• Selected entries will be notified via email and invited for screening during the Festival dates.
• The decision of the jury is final and binding.
• The Festival reserves the right to exclude any content deemed inappropriate, offensive, or misaligned with the theme.

Rights & Permissions

• Entrants must own all rights to the submitted material or must have secured the necessary rights, licenses, and permissions.
• By submitting a film, the Entrant grants the Festival a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to screen the film during the event and use clips or visuals for promotion and archival purposes.
• The Festival is not liable for any copyright infringement claims related to the submitted work.

Fees & Expenses

• There is no submission fee for entering this category.
• Entrants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and logistics if attending the festival in person.

Awards & Recognition

• Selected films will be eligible for certificates, jury awards, and public choice recognitions.
• Awards will be announced during the Festival or in follow-up communication.

Conduct & Integrity

• Entrants must maintain the spirit of collaboration and respect toward all participants, staff, and jury members.
• Any attempt to influence the selection process or misrepresent information may lead to immediate disqualification.

Modification & Cancellation

• The Festival reserves the right to alter, reschedule, or cancel the event or this segment for any reason, including force majeure.
• In such cases, prior notification will be given, but no compensation is guaranteed.

Legal Jurisdiction

• These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Haryana, India.
• Disputes will be subject to arbitration in Gurgaon, Haryana, and the decision of the arbitration panel will be binding.

Acceptance of Terms

By submitting a film to the Purple Umbrella Festival, the Entrant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to all of the above Terms and Conditions.

For inquiries, contact: helpdesk@purplefest.in | Official Website: purplefest.in