Golden Screen India Film Festival

Rules & Guidelines

Please read the submission guidelines carefully before registering.

1. Eligibility

• Filmmakers from India may participate.
• Films in any Indian language are welcome.
• English subtitles are recommended for films in regional languages.
• Participants must provide accurate personal and film information.

2. Film Requirements

• Submitted films must be original works or submitted with all necessary rights and permissions.
• Participants must own or have permission to use all visuals, music, dialogue and other copyrighted material.
• Film viewing links must be active and accessible to the festival team.
• Technical specifications and accepted formats will be stated in the registration form.

3. Registration & Submission

• Entry fee: ₹499 per submission, unless otherwise announced.
• Participants must complete the registration form and provide the required details.
• Incomplete forms or inaccessible film links may be rejected.
• Registration fees are subject to the festival’s refund policy.

4. Judging & Awards

• Films will be evaluated according to the festival’s judging criteria.
• Submission does not guarantee selection, screening or an award.
• Jury decisions will be final under the official festival process.
• Prize eligibility and distribution are subject to verification and applicable rules.

5. Rights & Responsibilities

• Participants are responsible for obtaining permissions from all relevant rights holders.
• The festival may reject submissions that are misleading, unlawful, offensive or rights-infringing.
• By submitting a film, participants confirm that the information provided is truthful.

6. Certificates

Eligible participants may receive digital participation certificates. Certificate eligibility and delivery timelines will be communicated by the festival team.

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