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Terms of Service

Terms of Service

By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trade mark law.

Notifications

The Bowery Film Festival selection committee makes all programming decisions. If accepted, we will notify filmmakers by email. Films not selected will receive notification by email. The date of selection emails may not accurately reflect the dates on FilmFreeway. If accepted, the video file of your film or presentation video will need to be sent to Bowery Film Festival by the date provided.

Categories

For our purposes ‘feature’ refers to films 40 minutes and over. ‘Experimental’ refers exclusively to non-narrative, non-documentary works. We reserve the right to re-categorize submissions as we deem appropriate.

Awards

Although the art of filmmaking is not competitive, Bowery Film Festival does give awards. The festival jury will present several awards to films and videos selected as best or most interesting in whatever categories they see fit. Additionally, audience awards are decided by the festival audience.

Shop

All merch and products are limited edition. No returns or exchanges. Choose your size carefully. If you are not sure which size to choose, choose ONE SIZE LARGER than you think you should get. Canceled items will be refunded. Damaged items will be replaced or refunded upon return. Please allow 14 business days for shipping. Items can not be canceled once they’ve shipped.

Legal

Submitters understand and agree that submission of their work authorizes the festival to use the work for exhibition, education and/or publicity purposes related to Bowery Film Festival.  Submitters warranty that they have not infringed on the intellectual property rights of any third party.  Submitters indemnify Bowery Film Festival with regard to any claim involving infringement of intellectual property rights related to the work, including but not limited to copyright, trademark.  Submitters agree that they have been encouraged to seek independent counsel with regard to this agreement.  Submitters may receive future correspondence from Bowery Film Festival.

Governing Law

Any claim relating to Bowery Film Festival’s web site shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

How To Contact Us

For more information email us at boweryfilmfestival@gmail.com