Our Charter
The Association of Independent Film Festivals (AIFF) encourages transparency, fairness, and inclusivity of diverse film cultures and audiences. The charter includes various protective measures, such as implementing price caps for film submissions. Guaranteeing that all member events include physical screenings, and a requirement that festivals have been operational for at least one year.
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We believe that physical screenings provide a unique and valuable experience for both filmmakers and audiences. you must prove that your annual festival is held at a physical location.
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This ensures that the festival is established and committed to providing a platform for filmmakers every year.
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This requirement ensures that the festival has experience in organizing events and has built a reputation within the film community.
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We believe that submission fees should be reasonable and affordable for filmmakers.
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This rule is in place to protect filmmakers from being charged multiple times for the same film.
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This ensures transparency and gives filmmakers a better understanding of the festival's selection criteria.
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We believe in showing respect to filmmakers who have submitted their work by offering them clear communication on the outcome of their submission.
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We are a community that puts the vision of the filmmaker first.
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Inclusivity is a key aspect of developing a community that can accommodate the story the filmmakers want to share without bias.
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This ensures the filmmaker that their films have been watched.
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This is in place to ensure that the festival does not have a pre-selected programme.
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Honest reviews of festival experiences from filmmakers are essential. We believe filmmakers should only be encouraged to offer feedback accordingly.
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This demonstrates a commitment to legitimacy and filmmaker protection within the film festival community.
