Terms & Condition
- 01. The Film can be in any language or any genre. All Non-English Films must have English Subtitles for Festival Presentation.
- 02. MWFIFF reserves the right to include the film or video and related material in its promotional activities.
- 03. All Decisions made by the Appointed “Selection Committee” Or "Jury" regarding Selections, Screenings, Awards at the Festival in entirety will be final decision. In case of Dispute, decision of the Selection Committee is final.
- 04. The film makers and their representatives undertake to use the official logo and the status of their Selection or Award strictly in conformation with MWFIFF designs and they further undertake to use such festival logo in all their promotions, posters and marketing publications with the consent of the festival.
- 05. A film, series, documentary, music video etc selected for the festival does not run in competition automatically. Selection Committee or A Jury will select the films, series, music video, etc that will feature in Competition.
- 06. The Festival shall not bear / reimburse any freight or other charges in foreign or Indian currency.
- 07. Once the film, documentary, music video etc officially selected for screening, or for the awards the film, music video, series etc shall not be withdrawn in any circumstance.
- 08. Exceptions to the festival's regulations must be authorized by the Festival Director.
- 09. MWFIFF or any of its team members will not be responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, postage due, stolen entries, any error or technical problems while offline or online submissions or any loss or damage due to virus etc.
- 10. Submissions must be entrants original work and shall not infringe on any copyrights, entrants agree that they have obtained all necessary copyrights permission regarding music, sound, and images etc.
- 11. MWFIFF or it's team will not be held liable for any copyright violation by you or your film, music video, etc
- 12. MWFIFF reserves all rights not to screen any film, music video, series, etc for any reason it deems valid.
- 13. MWFIFF reserve the rights to change , cancel or reschedule the dates, venue, awards and categories without any consent or information to contestants.
- 14. The Opening Date for Entries is 11th January 2025.The last date of submissions of ENTRIES IS 30th September 2025 and the tentative date of Intimation of Selection will be 3rd October 2025.
- 15. Indian Entries under all the categories shall be of Films Certified by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry or Central Board of Film Certification, India.
- 16. All Students Films must include proof of student status with the submission (i.e. copy of current and valid student I.D.) or their film will not be judged as a student film and could be disqualified.
- 17. MWFIFF reserves the right to showcase the films, music videos, documentary, etc once submitted perpetually anywhere in the world through any format present available now or in future.
- 18. The applicant should ensure that the address, phone number, or the email id shared with us in the application should be correct as it may be used by film festival office for communication.
- 19. Entries can be PAL or NTSC format. Festival Management will not be responsible if the film is not screened due to problems with the Google Drive Link, WeTransfer Link, or any Downloadble Link, pen drive, or any error in the link or password shared with us.
- 20. Multiple Entries can be submitted, but with separate entry forms, synopsis/description, still photographs, press kit should be enclosed. Each film, music video, series, documentary etc, is considered as a new entry and each of them will require an appropriate Entry Fee. Note: No Submission Form Will Be Accepted Without The Appropriate Payment Of The Fee.
- 21. The publicity or any such materials once received (Brochure, Stills, Poster, Photographs, DVD’s pen drive etc.) shall not be returned to the entrant, on any circumstances
- 22. Transportation and insurance costs of DVDs, pendrive etc related documents, photographs, publicity materials etc from the Country of Origin to the Festival Office shall be borne by the applicant. The festival or any team members etc will not be responsible for the parcel with airport authority of India or Custom department. The Custom duties shall be paid by the Filmmaker or the Producers.
- 23. The festival will not bear any expenses regarding lodging, boarding, travelling etc of the applicant during film festival event.
- 24. No work or artist will be either discriminated against or favored by their country of origin, language, age, race, education, gender, ideology, or by their economic resources etc. Every content, every form, every technique will be admitted with no censorship of any kind.
- 25. Finalists will be notified through email. Moonwhite Films International Film Fest will use its best efforts to announce the selected films, winners at the designated time, but will not be held liable for any unforeseen delays. The list of selected films will be displayed on website website and our official facebook page (If possible).
- 26. By entering the Moonwhite Films International film fest, contestants and/or their parents or legal guardian (if such entrant is a minor) agree to accept and be bound by the decisions of the Festival and its judges or committee members which are final and binding in all matters.
- 27. Festival Authorities reserve the right to accept or reject any film that is likely to offend sentiments, feelings, sensibilities etc of any caste, community, religion and sector is likely to promote racism or ill will in the society.
- 28. Entry constitutes permission to use winner's name, pictures, posters, promo links, films, voice etc for future advertising and publicity purposes without any compensation.
- 29. Affidavits of winners under 18 years of age at time of award must be countersigned by parent or legal guardian. Affidavits are subject to verification by the Moonwhite Films International Film Fest All the legal issues, if any, shall be under the jurisdiction of India Mumbai Subordinate and Courts only.
- 30. The Moonwhite Films International Film Fest has negotiated with listed hotels and may provide shuttle services with ticketing on discounted rates. The festival herein is a mere facilitator and shall not be liable for any mis-happening occurring with respect to the said hotel/ shuttle/ transportation or ticketing services.
- 31. DCP / J2K File would be Compulsory if the film is selected for Screening in the Film Festival or Extra Cost would be charged if the filmmakers wants us to convert the file for the same. Extra Cost For the Film Conversion Would be $25 per movie.
- 32. Winners will have to pay Courier, Customs charges, tax, etc to receive the Trophy if not able to collect it on the date of the Event. No Refund Of Courier Charges will be Entertained Once it is paid.
- 33. We will make every effort to pack the awards with care, including affixing a "fragile" label. However, in the event of any mishap or unforeseen circumstances during transit, MWFIFF or its team will not be held liable for any damage to the Golden Colour Lady Trophy. The consignee will not be entitled to request a replacement or additional awards free of charge. If the consignee chooses to receive a replacement, they will be responsible for all associated charges.
- 34. Any corrections if needed once the awards have been announced shall only be taken into consideration if communicated through Letter Head ONLY of the film producer(s), film director, film actors, film actresses etc. In case of Dispute, decision of the Selection Committee, and Jury shall be final.
