1. Regular Competitions
With three contests held annually, ICEBERG provides continual opportunities for new talent to emerge and be recognized, fostering a dynamic environment that celebrates cinematic innovations all year round.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
WHY COMPETE AT ICEBERG?
Competition information and participation policies for the ICEBERG Film Awards.
WHY COMPETE
2. IMDb Qualifier
As an IMDb-qualifier, the festival ensures that winners and selected entrants gain valuable exposure and credibility, which are critical for advancing careers in the competitive film industry. This affiliation not only enhances your project’s visibility but also significantly boosts your professional profile.
3. Reputation and Prestige
The laurels awarded by ICEBERG are recognized symbols of quality and achievement within the international film community. Winning or being nominated at ICEBERG can substantially enhance the reputation of the filmmakers and the films themselves, marking them as distinguished entries in the global cinematic landscape.
4. Career Advancement
Achievements at ICEBERG can profoundly impact your professional trajectory. These accolades open doors to further opportunities in filmmaking.
5. Visibility and Promotion
Selected films receive promotional support and increased visibility through ICEBERG’s extensive channels and media partners. This ensures widespread recognition, essential for successful film circulation and impact.
6. Online Festival Dynamic
ICEBERG is an exclusively online film contest that operates with a unique structure featuring three classification periods throughout the year. This model allows for multiple entries and flexible participation, culminating in a Results Day where category winners are announced, celebrating a wide array of filmmaking excellence.
7. Secure and Exclusive Streaming Opportunity
While ICEBERG does not typically stream films, selected Best Picture winners may be showcased during a designated short window, under strict conditions to ensure copyright integrity and secure viewing, including encryption and robust anti-piracy measures such as geoblocking and digital rights management (DRM).
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES & POLICIES
1. Use of Stills and Clip Fragments
You allow us to use stills and short clips from your projects on our digital platforms for promotional, non-commercial, and educational purposes, affirming that all necessary rights are cleared worldwide.
2. Downloading for Jury Review
Permission is granted to the Festival Director and Jury to download your projects to assist with offline viewing and adjudication, underlining the festival’s commitment to comprehensive and fair evaluation.
3. No Refunds and Commitment to Sportsmanship
Entry fees are non-refundable, and participants are expected to uphold respect and sportsmanship throughout the competition process.
4. Singular Fee, Multiple Categories
A one-time fee ensures your project is evaluated across all applicable festival categories, maximizing your potential for recognition and awards.
5. Submission Integrity and Restrictions
Each submission must adhere to the festival’s guidelines, and once a project has been submitted to a particular edition, it cannot be re-submitted in subsequent editions unless significantly altered.
6. Opt-Out and Privacy Policy
Entrants agree to be added to our mailing list for further communication and promotion. You agree for our partner festivals to send you direct discount offers and promotions, with rights reserved to unsubscribe or opt out at any time, ensuring respect for participant privacy and data protection.
These terms and conditions underscore the ICEBERG Online Film Awards’ dedication to fairness, integrity, and the celebration of cinematic artistry, providing a platform for filmmakers globally to showcase their creative work.