Rules & Terms

Please be sure to read the terms and conditions before submitting your film:

-The ECG Film Festival accepts films from all over the world irrespective of length or genre. Participation for the members of the Eurasian Creative Guild (London) is free of charge.

-Feature submissions must not have previously been released in the UK on any format.

- All films in a language other than English must be subtitled or submitted with a script translated into English. ALWAYS CHECK THE QUALITY OF THE SUBTITLES. (The film can be withdrawn from the festival if the subtitles are incorrect or missed).

- Exploitation or pornographic films will not be accepted.

- The submitter has personal responsibility for the copyrights for the film screening

- A fine of £1,000 could be imposed if a film was withdrawn from the festival after its official announcement and inclusion in the film festival program.

- For screening, all films should be sent to the organizers of the film festival ONLY in DCP format one month before the official screening

- The Organizing Committee of the Film Festival does not pay fees for downloading / screening films

- Preparation for obtaining an English visa to attend the film festival should begin no later than 3 months before the official dates of the film festival

Submission format:
Films entered for selection must be submitted on-line only. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLINE LINKS (OTHER THAN THE FilmFreeway ONLINE SCREENING PLATFORM) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.