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Film Submission Fees

Film Submission Fees

⁠Short Film & Documentary Film (Less than 30 min) — USD 21
Feature Film & Documentary Feature Film — USD 52

Special Category Submission Fees

1. Best Director – USD 140
2. Best Film (for Producer) – USD 140
3. Best Concept (for Writer) – USD 140
4. Best Cinematography (for DOP) – USD 140
5. Best Actor / Actress – USD 140

All submission fees are payable in US Dollars (USD).

Submission & Payment Process
First, please submit your film details through the Google Form linked on our official website.

After reviewing your submission, our team will send a confirmation email from our official email ID, along with the secure payment link.

Submissions & Eligibility

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Eligibility Scope

  • Feature Films, Short Films, Documentaries, & Animations
  • Experimental, Student Works, Music Videos, & Web Series
  • Original Unproduced Screenplays (all genres welcome)
  • * COMPLETED AFTER JANUARY 1, 2022
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Language Requirements

  • Films produced in languages other than English must incorporate hardcoded or burned-in English subtitles.
  • Non-subtitled foreign language entries may be disqualified from consideration without refund.
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Submission Platform

  • All official entries must be securely submitted through our exclusive curation partner, FilmFreeway.
  • Multiple entries are welcome. However, each project must be processed separately with the corresponding entry fee.
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Premiere Status

  • Premiere status is not mandatory for seasonal or main programming selections.
  • Films that have been previously screened elsewhere, distributed locally, or released online remain fully eligible.

Jury, Selection & Awards

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Selection Process

  • All submissions are thoroughly assessed and reviewed on artistic merit by the official festival selection committee.
  • The executive decisions of the jury, curators, and festival management are strictly final and cannot be formally challenged or contested.
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Notification Workflow

Clear notification structures keep creators updated regarding status:

  • Official selections and seasonal award winners will be announced on the exact, pre-published dates available on the Puraskar Official Website .
  • All filmmakers will receive prompt, official email notifications directly through the Puraskar Official Website interface.
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Laurel Award Categories

Our structure recognizes excellence across a rich suite of cinematic disciplines:

Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Documentary
Best Director
Best Actor & Actress
Best Cinematography
Best Screenplay
Best Student Film
Best Animation Film
Special Jury Honors

* Award categories remain subject to adjust based on final submission distributions and artistic quality.

Rights, Terms & Conditions

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Screening Rights

  • By submitting, filmmakers grant the festival the temporary, non-exclusive right to screen selected works during official festival schedule periods.
  • The festival retains the right to utilize trailers, posters, production stills, and video extracts (of up to 2 minutes) for official promotional campaigns.
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Submission Responsibility

  • The submitter confirms that they hold all necessary rights, legal permissions, licenses, and clearances associated with the project.
  • The festival shall not be held liable or legally responsible for any copyright, trademark, music licensing, or legal disputes arising from submitted works.
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Refund Policy

  • All submission entry fees are strictly non-refundable under any circumstances, with zero exceptions.
  • This non-refundable protocol applies explicitly to project withdrawals, disqualifications, or non-selection of assets by the jury.
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Festival Changes

  • The festival administration reserves the right to make crucial modifications to event dates, venues, or schedules when necessary.
  • Format configurations and award schedules are subject to change as dictated by force majeure conditions or operational requirements.
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Marketing & Promotion

  • Selected cinematic works may be prominently showcased across the official festival website, social platforms, and digital directories.
  • Stills, posters, and loglines will be utilized across official press releases, printed materials, and historical seasonal indexes.
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Acceptance of Rules

  • By submitting a project through website , participants fully acknowledge, understand, and agree to all festival rules and regulations.
  • Agreement constitutes a legally binding commitment to protect curatorial integrity and honor independent filmmaker relations.

"Golden Eagle USA International Film Festival is committed to celebrating outstanding cinematic achievements and providing filmmakers with a prestigious international platform to showcase their creative vision."

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