Rules

1. General Eligibility

• Submissions must be web series or digital episodic content designed for online distribution.

• Projects from all countries and languages are welcome. Non-English entries must include English subtitles.

• All submissions must have been produced after January 1, 2023 to be eligible.

• There are no restrictions on genre, theme, or format, but the content must comply with legal and ethical guidelines.

2. Submission Guidelines

• Entries must be submitted via the official festival platform or through approved submission services.

• A minimum of one (1) completed episodes is required for consideration.

• Episode length must not exceed 5 minutes per episode.

• Submission fees are non-refundable and must be paid at the time of entry.

• The festival reserves the right to disqualify incomplete or incorrectly formatted submissions.

3. Selection Process

• All entries are reviewed by an independent jury composed of industry professionals.

• Official selections will be notified via email and announced publicly on the festival’s website and social media.

• Selected projects may be screened in full or in part during the festival.

4. Screening & Participation

• If selected, participants must provide high-quality screening files in the required format.

• The festival may use short clips or trailers from selected works for promotional purposes.

5. Awards & Recognition

• The festival recognizes excellence in web series production with various awards, including:

  • Best Web Series

  • Best Director

  • Best Screenplay

  • Best Actor & Actress

  • Best Cinematography

  • Audience Choice Award

• The jury reserves the right to withhold or modify categories based on submissions.

6. Code of Conduct

• The Vancouver Web Fest promotes inclusivity, diversity, and respectful interactions.

• Any form of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior will result in disqualification and potential removal from the event.

• By submitting, participants agree to abide by festival rules and acknowledge that decisions made by the jury and festival organizers are final.

7. Rights & Permissions

• By submitting, the entrant confirms they hold all necessary rights to the content.

• The festival is granted limited rights to screen the submitted work and use excerpts for promotional purposes.

• Vancouver Web Fest does not claim ownership of any submitted content.

8. Changes & Disclaimers

• Festival dates, venues, and programming are subject to change at the discretion of the organizers.

• The festival is not responsible for technical issues, lost submissions, or other unforeseen circumstances.

For any questions, please contact us at [Festival Email] or visit our FAQ section.