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FilmHaus is the ultimate platform for indie filmmakers to showcase their unique and experimental films, gain fast-tracked recognition, and boost their IMDb star/movie-meter ranking. Here are compelling reasons why every independent creator and storyteller should compete in this prestigious event:

1. Recognition by IMDb: FilmHaus is an IMDb-qualified festival, a prestigious recognition that only a few film festivals worldwide have achieved. This accreditation means that the awards and recognition received at FilmHaus will boost your IMDb star/movie-meter ranking, enhancing your film's profile and your professional credibility.

2. Comprehensive Virtual FilmFest: FilmHaus offers filmmakers a comprehensive virtual FilmFest experience once a year, including esteemed awards, professional reviews, and high-value promotional coverage for social media and press articles. FilmHaus has transitioned to a triannual virtual festival, minimizing the waiting period for filmmakers and providing quick recognition essential for locking distribution deals with streamers.

3. Advocate for Independent Cinema: FilmHaus is committed to promoting unknown talent and operates as a pivotal platform for experimental and underground genres, which are often repellent to mainstream audiences. Inspired by a German circus, FilmHaus serves as a trunk for forgotten and lost films, providing a platform for eccentric and unique cinematic treasures that deserve attention and appreciation.

4. Selective and Prestigious: FilmHaus is recognized for its selectiveness and prestige in the indie film circuit. With 40 separate award categories per competition round, the festival goes the extra mile to credit every aspect of a project's production, demonstrating its dedication to recognizing and awarding the hard work of indie filmmakers.

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5. Promotional Support: FilmHaus acts as the first stop, promotional sidekick, and energy booster of all film festivals. It provides bespoke promotional assets to help promote your movie's participation and recognition at FilmHaus on social media. This promotional support is essential for indie creators and storytellers who often face challenges in promoting their work.

6. One-Fee for Multiple Award Categories: Every submission category grants access to multiple award categories, maximizing opportunities for success. FilmHaus is one of the very few online film festivals that offers this advantage, demonstrating its commitment to supporting indie filmmakers.

7. Global Audience: FilmHaus attracts independent creators and storytellers of all ages from around the world. Competing in this festival means your work will be seen and appreciated by a global audience, opening up opportunities for international recognition and collaborations.

8. Commitment to Communication: FilmHaus prides itself on its ability to listen and respond to its participants, making communication a cornerstone of its operations. This commitment reflects the festival's respect for filmmakers and its dedication to supporting them throughout the competition process.

Join the FilmHaus revolution and fast-track your film's journey from underground to unforgettable. Compete in one of the most elegant, professional, and aspirational film festival platforms today and give your work the recognition it deserves.

Best Feature-Length Documentary
Best Short-Length Documentary
Best Animated Film
Best CGI & Visual Effects
Best Series or Pilot Episode
Best Music Video
Best Original Song
Best Ad Film
Best New Media
Best Original Podcast

Best Queer
Best Cult
Best Dance or Poetic Film
Best Drama
Best Comedy or Musical
Best Action, Sci-Fi or Fantasy
Best Horror or Thriller
Best Directing
Best Directorial Debut
Best Original Screenplay

Best Cinematography
Best Lead Actor
Best Lead Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Editing & Sound Design
Best Original Score
Best Production Design
Best Makeup & SFX

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terms & conditions

FilmHaus in Berlin - Online Film Festival Competition and Showcase:

1. Eligibility:
· Open to global filmmakers. Language can be English without subtitles, or any other foreign language with subtitles. German must be accompanied with subtitles to help international jury.
· Should not promote extremist political or religious views, defame individuals or organizations.
· You confirm your work is cleared for festival exhibition (all music, fonts, visuals, etc.) and the intellectual property is yours, or permission is acquired from the copyright owner.
· Submitting multiple film projects by the same team of filmmakers within the same competition round is allowed. However, films already submitted in one edition cannot be submitted again.
· Film submission does not guarantee 'Official Selection'.
· Films submitted must not infringe any copyright or other intellectual property right of any third party.
· Abusive or non-constructive feedback will not be entertained.

2. Submission:
· Filmmakers must submit their films for critical evaluation, and selected winners, some finalist nominees, and honorable mentions close to wins will be showcased digitally.
· Selected clips or images may be posted on our digital platforms or associated media outlets for promotional, non-commercial purposes.
· Digital platforms encompass our social media channels and virtual cinema, both fortified with top-tier DRM technology equivalent to that of Netflix, ensuring the utmost protection. This includes the utilization of Google Widevine DRM encryption and Apple FairPlay DRM protection technology.
· You can opt-out from showing your film at any time and still keep your IMDb accredited awards and nominations.

3. Use of Stills / Clip Fragments:
· Consent to the posting of stills and short clip fragments from the film on the festival's website/platform, plus social media channels, for promotional, non-commercial, and educational purposes is mandatory.
· Festival director should have access to download your film(s) to facilitate offline study and the festival's programming/curation needs and functions.

4. Virtual Cinema:
· Grant permission to exhibit your film publicly under multi-DRM encryption and password protection.

5. Awards and Nominations:
· Awards/nominations will be synced up to your IMDb pages by the festival team but will not create your film pages from scratch if they're not already in place.

6. Fees and Refunds:
· A one-time flat fee ensures your work is considered across all competition categories for awards/nominations.
· No refunds will be issued after competition results are announced or if unhappy with your work's final verdict.

7. Code of Conduct:
· Agree to treat others the way you want to be treated.

8. Feedback:
· Individual feedback on every entry will not be provided unless you invest and opt for a critical review.

9. Privacy Policy:
· By entering the competition, you automatically opt-in to receive marketing communications from partner film festivals and film awards competitions.
· Personal information will be stored and used in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
· Opt-out is available by emailing us with a request to unsubscribe.

10. Right to Disqualify:
· FilmHaus reserves the right to disqualify any film on certain grounds.

11. Complete Credits List:
· Confirm your credits list is as complete as possible.

12. Mailing List:
· By entering FilmHaus, you automatically join our mailing list.

By submitting an entry to FilmHaus, you agree to abide by the terms set forth in this Privacy Policy Clause and have read and accepted the above rules and regulations.

FULL AGREEMENT I, the authorized representative of the project being submitted (the "Film"), hereby acknowledge and agree to the following:

· I am duly authorized, on my behalf and on behalf of all other persons or entities who have any ownership rights or interests in or relating to the Film (the “Film’s Owners”), to submit this film for entry and exhibit this Film at the Festival, which means it will be streamed online and available for viewing by all registered users of FilmHaus.

· The Film infringes on no copyright or other intellectual property right of any third party.

· The Film’s Owners are the exclusive holder of copyright in the Film and have secured from all Third Parties who have a claim to copyright in the Film an assignment of copyright to the Owners.

· Exhibition of the Film at the Festival will not violate any law or any right or consent of any person or entity.

· The Film is not subject to any litigation, arbitration, or other adversarial claim or proceeding, nor is the Film the subject of any threat of litigation, arbitration, or other adverse claim or proceeding.

· I and the Film’s Owners understand that the selection of the Film for inclusion in the Festival does not and will not in any way constitute an express or implied endorsement or approval by the Festival of the content of the Film or any opinion expressed therein.

· I warrant and agree, on behalf of myself and the Film’s Owners, that the Film does not include defamation of any person or entity.

· I acknowledge that no obligation of any kind is assumed by, or implied against FilmHaus in the event of, by virtue of, or as a result of the Festival’s selection of the Film for the Festival.

· I represent that I am 18 years of age or older, or that, if I am younger than the legal age to enter into contracts in my state, I have provided FilmHaus with signed, written consent from my parent or legal guardian.

· I acknowledge that I have read and understood the Rules and Regulations for submitting a film to the Festival, located and that the information contained in said Rules and Terms and this Agreement shall supersede any information obtained elsewhere.

· By completing my submission application to the Festival, I freely and voluntarily give and express my full and complete acceptance of all the terms and provisions set forth in these Terms and Conditions. I acknowledge that no oral representations, inducements, promises, or assurances of any kind, and no representations, inducements, promises, or assurances not set forth in these Terms and Conditions, have been made to me or the Film’s Owners by the Festival.

· I acknowledge that I have the right to consult with an attorney of my own choosing with respect to these Terms and Conditions and with respect to the Rules and Regulations referred to above. I have availed myself of this right, or, after careful reading of these documents, have chosen not to do so of my own accord. I personally, and on behalf of the Film’s Owners, agree to all of the terms of this Agreement, freely and voluntarily, without duress, and in my capacity as the authorized representative of the Film.

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