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Films presented in English<\/strong> should ideally include French subtitles<\/strong>, but this is not mandatory.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/i><\/span>\n
Films presented in French<\/strong> should ideally include English subtitles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/i><\/span>\n
Any film containing a third language<\/strong> or any language other than French or English<\/strong> must necessarily<\/strong> include subtitles in either French or English<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/i><\/span>\n
The World Film Festival in Cannes<\/strong> does not<\/strong> require a World Premiere<\/strong>, but we appreciate being informed if your film is a World Premiere<\/strong>, an International or European Premiere<\/strong> (your first screening outside your country of origin), or a National Premiere<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/i><\/span>\n
All films must be submitted in at least one Main Category<\/strong> and may also be submitted in additional categories<\/strong>, without limitation. Note<\/strong>: Films submitted without any Main Category<\/strong> will be automatically disqualified<\/strong> without entitlement to a refund.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/i><\/span>\n
A submitted film may be resubmitted multiple times<\/strong> within the same year in different categories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/i><\/span>\n
The current edition period<\/strong> runs from April 30th to April 30th of each year<\/strong>.*<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Our festival may freely use certain parts of your film (including trailer\/teaser\/poster\/still images<\/strong>) for promotional purposes, particularly in the festival\u2019s visuals and on our social media, for the duration of the current edition.* This authorization is tacitly renewable each year unless you expressly request otherwise in writing (via email with acknowledgment of receipt and a 15-day notice period<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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We will never<\/strong> make your film available online.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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The festival team selects a jury<\/strong> composed of a minimum of 7 <\/strong>members, chosen from the film industry, the music industry, and other artistic and cultural fields<\/strong>. These members are selected objectively to avoid any conflict of interest<\/strong> with the competing films in which they are not involved.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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Any fees paid to submit your work<\/strong> under these conditions are non-refundable<\/strong> and non-transferable<\/strong> to another edition, for any reason whatsoever, including force majeure<\/strong>. For reference<\/strong>, the submission fee does not<\/strong> include a ticket to the annual gala, which is managed through a separate ticketing system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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We do not<\/strong> offer submission fee waivers, except in exceptional circumstances following a thorough analysis of your specific situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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You certify that you hold all rights<\/strong> to the submitted work (images, sound, music, and poster<\/strong>) and guarantee<\/strong> us against any third-party claims on this matter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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Regarding works created with Artificial Intelligence (AI):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- This must be indicated in the project specifications on FilmFreeway at the time of submission
\n<\/strong>\u2022 AI-generated works cannot, under any circumstances, and subject to potential acceptance (see specific conditions<\/strong>), violate applicable laws and regulations, particularly those related to copyright, image rights, etc.
\nExample:<\/strong> It is not<\/strong> permitted to have an existing real-life actor<\/strong> (especially a well-known one) perform a role using their likeness without<\/strong> their explicit consent and a properly signed contract.
\n\u2022 It is also not permitted<\/strong> to use any intellectual property without<\/strong> the author\u2019s or their legal heirs\u2019 authorization.
\n\u2022 In all cases, you are solely responsible for ensuring you have all necessary rights<\/strong> for the works you submit. The festival cannot systematically verify<\/strong> compliance and cannot be held liable<\/strong> for any violations. The festival reserves the right to hold you accountable<\/strong> in case of legal claims from third parties.
\n\u2022 If a third-party claim arises, you agree to indemnify the festival upon request<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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The copyright holder<\/strong> must be at least 18 years old<\/strong>. If the applicant is a minor, their legal representatives<\/strong> must provide proof of their ability to submit on their behalf.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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You cannot withdraw your participation<\/strong> from the monthly or annual competition<\/strong> once the Official Selection<\/strong> has been announced.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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You are allowed to be represented<\/strong> by another person at the Annual Ceremony<\/strong>. However, this person must provide a valid mandate<\/strong> from you, and you must notify us by email<\/strong> with a copy of this mandate. Without this, the person will not be granted access to the event, particularly for security reasons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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At the Annual Ceremony<\/strong>, excerpts from nominated and winning films<\/strong> will be screened in digital format. Submitted media files must meet broadcast standards<\/strong>, otherwise, your film will not be screened<\/strong>. Accepted formats:<\/strong> .mov (H264) or .mp4 – Resolution:<\/strong> Full HD (1920\u00d71080<\/strong>) or 4K<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
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All submission acceptances and rejections<\/strong> will be notified to candidates via email<\/strong>. (Check our submission platform FilmFreeway<\/strong> for deadlines and other updates.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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By registering<\/strong> for our festival, unless you specify otherwise<\/strong>, you agree to receive festival communications via email<\/strong>. If you no longer wish to receive them, you can unsubscribe at any time<\/strong> via the provided link in the email.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
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Once you submit your film to a World Film Festival in Cannes \u2013 Remember the Future<\/strong> category, you cannot<\/strong> modify your submission. Any revised or modified film must be resubmitted<\/strong> with a new submission fee<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>