ACCEPTANCE OF RULES (PROMOTION & COPYRIGHT)

By submitting the digital entry form, the submitter fully accepts and agrees to comply with all Nazra Palestine Short Film Festival (Nazra) rules and regulations as set forth herein. The individual or entity listed as the submitter in the application form guarantees that they are the rightful owner of, or an authorized representative of the owner of, the submitted production, including all associated copyrights, and that they are duly empowered to grant Nazra the rights stipulated under these terms.

The submitter further warrants that they have secured, or will secure, all necessary rights, authorizations, consents, and releases from any third parties involved in the production of the submitted work. This includes, but is not limited to:

• individuals whose recognizable image, voice, or likeness appears in the production,
• entities providing services in connection with the production,
• and any other right holders necessary for lawful submission and exhibition.

The submitter affirms that Nazra’s use of the submitted work, as authorized under these regulations, will not infringe upon the rights of any individual or entity and will comply with applicable laws governing intellectual property and copyright.

Nazra reserves the right to resolve any questions, disputes, or issues not explicitly addressed in these rules. By entering the competition, the submitter consents to the jurisdiction of EU law, under which any disputes or conflicts arising from participation in the Festival shall be governed and resolved.

In addition to the above:

1. Participation in the Festival entails full responsibility on the part of the respective authors and producers regarding the legality and originality of the submitted content, including all third-party components such as sounds, music, and images.
2. Nazra reserves the right to use promotional materials, including images or excerpts not exceeding 3 minutes from the selected films, for marketing, promotional, and publicity purposes in connection with the Festival.
3. Selected films may be used for educational, cultural, and informational events organized by Nazra, both in Italy and internationally, on a non-profit basis.

By submitting an entry, the submitter agrees to the inclusion of their film in the Festival’s archival collection for future non-commercial screenings at events deemed relevant by the Festival’s management.

The Festival reserves the right to invite filmmakers and/or producers of selected works, particularly award-winning films, to attend the event, covering a portion of travel or participation costs at the discretion of the organizers.

The producers and directors of awarded films are required to use the official Nazra Palestine Short Film Festival logo in any promotional material relating to the film, specifying the year of the Festival and the prize awarded.

Failure to comply with these regulations, including but not limited to the provision of accurate and complete information, the submission of required materials, or adherence to deadlines, will render the entry ineligible for consideration.