Basic Terms
1) There is no age
restriction for submission of the entries, and entry is free.
2) Only entries backed by
filled‐up
entry forms will be considered. In case you are sending more than one entry,
please fill a separate form for each entry.
3) By Submitting your film,
you allow Awadh Art Society the rights to exhibit the film at Cine
Adda and its other screenings.
Film Content
1) The films shall not be
more than 30 minutes in duration (Shorts), and 95 minutes in duration (Feature/ Documentary). Films exceeding this time limit are
liable to be rejected.
2) All films must be submitted with subtitles in English
if in a different language other than English.
3) The films to be shot in any format. However, the video
file formats are MP4/MOV/AVI/DVD playable
4) Awadh Art Society assumes
that in making your film, you must have obtained appropriate permissions for
every person who appears recognizably in your film, and for all music.
5) The film must not contain
any copyrighted works belonging to third parties unless (1) you have a license
to use such works in the film; or (2) the use your film makes of such works is
a fair one under the copyright laws.
Short Listing
1) Awadh Art Society will
also have the exclusive discretion in the process of selecting the films for
screening at Cine Adda and the various platforms from time to time, and its
decision regarding the same shall be final and binding. No dispute with regards
to the same shall be entertained by Awadh Art Society at any time whatsoever.
2) No dispute shall lie in
any Court, Forum, Tribunal, Judicial or non judicial authority, guild,
association etc. in relation to these screenings. Further no correspondence
and/or any claims in this respect or in respect to these screenings and/or in
any manner whatsoever shall be entertained by Awadh Art Society. The
Participating film makers shall not be entitled to any damages, claims,
recourses, injunctive reliefs etc under and in relation to these screenings.
The Rights
1) The film maker / rights
holder, hereinafter referred to as the “Participant”, hereby represents and
warrants that the participant(s) is/are the rightful owner(s) of the content
and have the absolute right and authority to deal with the same, including
participation in these screenings and further confirm that the content, in full
or part, does not violate the copyright of any third party.
2) The Participant further
indemnifies the organizer Awadh Art Society (www.awadhartsociety.com) and holds
it harmless if it incurs any loss, cost, or expense (including attorneys’
fees), due to any claim by self or any other parties relating to the content
and / or their exploitation of the same.
3) By submitting the film, the
participant agrees that the film may be used for publicity or showcased on
internet and social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube etc. for marketing
purposes and/or to reach a larger audience if you signed the Entry Form and
agree to accept it.
