RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. The downloads available on this site are only to be used in conjunction with this competition and you must abide by the rules and regulations stated here.

2. Each entry must be accompanied by the downloaded submission form fully completed, with a valid email.  You may submit more than one film, but each film must have a separate submission form payment where required.

3. We may contact you with Limelight Film and Arts Awards news, partnership and opportunities.

4. Films should be a maximum of ten minutes in duration, excluding credits. If your film is slightly over ten minutes it will be up to the judge’s discretion on whether to accept it and view it.

5. Films submitted must be in one of the listed categories, (which you must select on your application).

6. The deadline for all film submissions is 5pm on Friday 20th April 2012. All films must be received by us by then. Films submitted after this date CANNOT be accepted.

7. Films submitted must have been made no more than 3 years before the deadline date (20th April 2012)

8. Terms and conditions may change without notifying the film maker.

9. The Judges decision is final.

10. All films must be on DVD format and playable on PAL DVD players.

11. Film makers agree to Spotlight UK / Limelight Film Awards having the right to show and distribute in part or whole their film on any format current or yet to be produced, for an indefinite period without payment.  This may include screening and any other partner promotional platforms throughout the world without further notice. We will not sell your film but aim to get your film exposure.

12. If your film is received without correct payment (except 'Early Bird submissions') then it will not be accepted.  The submission fees for Limelight 2012 are as follows:

• FREE - Early Bird Submissions - October 7th – October 31st 2011 (any films received after this date will not be accepted for Early Bird Submissions)
• £5 - November 1st 2011 – March 31st 2012
• £10 - April 1st – April 20th 2012
• Free all year round for persons in full time education, schools, colleges and universities.  Vocational courses does not qualify

13. To be eligible for free entry fee, you must be in full time education and be verifiable.  You will need a valid stamp or other signed confirmation from your learning provider. 

14. All submission fees are none refundable.

15. Your film information may be used on our site or promotional platforms, including our partners / supporters platforms. Your personal information will NOT be forwarded.

16. Limelight Film Awards accepts no responsibility if the information provided is inaccurate, films do not work on our players or if films arrive late.  It is your responsibility to ensure that the working film is with us by the deadline.

17. Limelight FilmAwards has the right to amend or change the rules and regulations without notice or reason.

18. Once a film has been submitted it cannot be withdrawn from Limelight Film Awards programme and we cannot return sent films.

19. The person who submits the film assumes responsibility and has ownership / permission for submission. False applications may lead us to taking legal action.

20. You must have all clearance of music and contents copyright on the film and by signing this you confirm you have done so.

21. The name provided on the form will be associated with the film publicity, unless advised otherwise at the time of application in writing, with the application.

22. Writer and Director for Schools and Under 18s Category must be under 18 years of age.

23. Limelight Film Awards reserve the right to refuse, cancel or reject any submission at any stage, without further notice.

24. Each category will have up to 4 nominations and 1 winner will be selected. The winner from each category will go on to Film of the Night category. Resulting in a overall winner being awarded the £10,000 worth of production.

Please send all submissions to:
Limelight Film Awards
16B Blount Street
London
E14 7BZ