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Entries must be made through the official FilmFreeway platform.
The festival
Every cut finds the light
At Director’s Cut International Film Festival, every film or screenplay finds its way to spotlight!
With monthly live screenings and the dazzling Director’s Cut Gala, featuring red carpet glamour, live music, entertainment, and unparalleled networking opportunities, the DCIFF is where your film or screenplay belongs.
Submit your film today and let your masterpiece shine on the big screen!
Venue
The festival hosts several events throughout the year. Films with “Selected” judging status are screened at the festival office in Budapest, Hungary. Films and screenplays with “Nominee” status are invited to the gala, traditionally held in a different European country each edition.
The room is set
Before the doors open
The festival path
From selection to gala
“Selected”
Selected films are shown at live screening events held every one to two months at the festival office in Budapest, Hungary.
“Nominee”
Nominee films and screenplays are invited to the Director’s Cut Gala, traditionally held in a different European country each edition.
Inside the gala
At the gala table
The house lights fall
When the room comes alive
When the first note lands
Dates, venue and programme
Where the spotlight travels
- Live screenings
- Budapest, Hungary
- Cadence
- Every 1–2 months
- Gala location
- A different European country each edition
The festival hosts several events throughout the year; films with “Selected” judging status are screened at the Budapest office; films and screenplays with “Nominee” status are invited to the gala.
Submission contract
Rules & Terms
Director's Cut
1. Submission Guidelines
1.1 Submission Process:
- Submissions must be made through our official entry platform FilmFreeway.
1.2 Materials:
- Films must be submitted in digital format (.mp4 or .mov preferred) or with a online link (Vimeo, YouTube, etc).
- A high-resolution poster and at least one still from the film must be provided.
2. Film Requirements
Originality and Rights:
- Films must be original works and not infringe on any copyrights or intellectual property rights.
- Filmmakers must have the rights to all music, images, and content used in their film.
3. Selection Process
3.1 Judging:
- Films will be reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.
- Selection criteria include originality, creativity, technical proficiency, and overall impact.
3.2 Notification:
- Filmmakers will be notified of their selection status via email on the Notification Date stated on our FilmFreeway page.
4. Terms and Conditions
4.1 Permissions:
- By submitting a film, filmmakers grant the Director's Cut international film Festival the right to screen the film at the festival and use excerpts (up to 2 minutes), stills, and biographical information for promotional purposes.
4.2 Liability:
- The festival is not responsible for any loss or damage to submitted materials.
- The festival reserves the right to disqualify any film that does not comply with these rules and terms.
4.3 Changes and Amendments:
- The festival reserves the right to make changes to these rules and terms at any time. Any changes will be communicated to participants via email and updated on our website.
5 Acceptance:
- By submitting a film, participants acknowledge and agree to these rules and terms.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and celebrating your work at the Director's Cut Film Festival!
For any questions or further information, please contact us at directorcutfilmfest@outlook.com
Thank you for participating and good luck!
Contact
Questions before you submit?
Use the festival email or send a message through the form.
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