Festival Rules

Lightbox Film Festival accepts submissions in the following categories:

• Feature Films

• Short Films

• Documentaries

• Animations

• Screenplays

• Acting Showreels

We accept work of any genre, length, or language.
Non-English films must include English subtitles.

Submissions must meet a minimum technical quality of 720p HD or higher.

The festival does not accept:

1. Extremist or propaganda content

2. Pornographic material

3. Low-resolution video submissions (below 720p)

Lightbox Film Festival offers a prize pool of up to £10,000, representing approximately 20% of the festival’s total revenue.

The final prize amount is directly tied to the financial performance of the festival:

• The prize fund is only applicable if the festival generates a net profit.

• If overall revenue does not exceed total operating costs, the prize fund may be reduced or withheld accordingly.

• When profit is achieved, the prize pot will equal 20% of actual net income, up to a maximum of £10,000.

• Prize amounts may be distributed across multiple categories at the discretion of the festival organisers.

This revenue-based model ensures that when the festival thrives, so do the filmmakers.

All submissions are reviewed and scored by an independent judging panel.
Festival organisers and technical staff do not participate in final award decisions.

Judges reserve the right to:

• Remove a film from competition if rules are violated

• Withhold awards if submissions do not meet quality standards

Submission does not guarantee selection or nomination.

1. Eligibility

2. Prize Fund

3. Judging & Selection

By submitting your film, you grant Lightbox Film Festival the non-exclusive right to use the following for promotional purposes:

• Trailers

• Teasers

• Posters

• Stills

• Official laurels

You also confirm you are fully authorised to submit the work for possible private or public digital screening.

4. Screening Rights

5. Refunds

All submission fees are non-refundable, including:

• Films not selected

• Withdrawn submissions

• Disqualified entries

Lightbox Film Festival reserves the right to refuse any submission at its discretion.

6. Legal Responsibility & Indemnification

By submitting, you confirm:

• You own or control all rights to your film and its content

• Your work does not infringe copyright, trademark, or publicity rights

• You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Lightbox Film Festival, its organisers, judges, and representatives from any claim arising from your submission, screening, or participation

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Copyright disputes

• Trademark issues

• Credit disputes

• Unauthorised use of music, images, or likenesses

7. Acceptance of Rules

By submitting your work to Lightbox Film Festival, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood all rules and regulations

• You agree to all terms listed above

• Decisions made by the festival and judging panel are final