Rules & Regulations

RULES & REGULATIONS

ENTRIES
The Rules and Regulations are issued in English. Please complete the entry form carefully, as the information provided will be used for trophies, certificates, festival listings, and promotional materials. Once submitted, changes to the entry form are not allowed.

Films submitted for the competition must meet the following requirements:

  • Production must be completed on or after January 1st, 2021.
  • Total film duration must align with the specified limits for the production type.
  • Films must be in their original language with English subtitles if the original language is not English.
  • Applicants must complete all mandatory fields in the entry form.
  • Registrations cannot be canceled.

ENTRY FEE & PAYMENTS

  • The participation fee for the 16th edition of the Amorgos Tourism Film Festival is €60 (€45 Early Bird fee until May 20, 2024).
  • Films should be uploaded in the best technical quality to a server shared by the organizers. Alternatively, films may be sent to the Festival Office, with shipping costs covered by the entrant.
  • Payments for participation in festival events and the gala must be made in euros via bank transfer or credit card.
  • No refunds or cancellations are permitted.

COMPETITIONS
The Amorgos International Film Festival is open to films from Greece and around the world. Winners will be announced during the award ceremony on November 17, 2025, at the Aegialis Hotel & Spa in Amorgos, Greece, as decided by an international jury.

The competition is open to tourism, travel films, and videos submitted by non-profit organizations, municipalities, tourism organizations, advertising agencies, independent filmmakers, and more.

CATEGORIES
The festival awards prizes in the following categories:

  • Documentary
  • Independent Travel Video
  • Sustainability Award
  • Country Promotion
  • City Promotion
  • Region Promotion
  • Tourism Services
  • Tourism Products

FESTIVAL DATES
The festival will take place from November 13–18, 2025, with daily screenings and events.

SECTIONS & THEMES
The festival accepts films related to tourism communication and promotion in the following sections:

Documentary Section
Films that explore culture, heritage, or environmental themes.
Independent Travel Video Section
Videos (up to 10 or 25 minutes) created by independent filmmakers or travel bloggers showcasing destinations.

Sustainability Award Section
Films highlighting sustainable tourism practices or eco-friendly initiatives.

Tourism Promotion Section
Films promoting cities, regions, countries, tourism services, and tourism products.

FILM APPLICATIONS
All entries must be received by June 20, 2025, and include:

  • The film
  • Promotional material (photos, posters, trailer, etc.)
  • Director’s photo

FORMATS & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submitted films must meet the following technical specifications:

Resolution:

  • Full HD (1920x1080 pixels, 16:9), HD (1080x720 pixels, 16:9), or PAL (720x576, 4:3)
  • Video Codec: H.264
  • Audio Codec: AAC
  • No copy protection or looping
  • All region/security codes must be removed

COPYRIGHT & BROADCAST RIGHTS
By submitting a film, entrants confirm they hold all rights to the content and guarantee that the film is free of third-party claims. Entrants also grant the festival the rights to:

  • Screen the film in whole or part, publicly or in promotional material.
  • Include submitted films and promotional material in the festival’s archive.
  • Use stills/images provided for festival promotion.

These rights apply globally and without time limitations.

JURY & CRITERIA
Films are evaluated by an international jury based on the following criteria (each rated on a scale of 1–10):

  • Impact – Emotional resonance and engagement with the viewer.
  • Creativity – Originality in conveying the idea or message.
  • Style – Personal technique and presentation.
  • Subject Matter – Alignment with the category's theme.
  • Storytelling – The ability to tell a compelling story.

The jury and festival organizers may grant additional special recognition awards. Jury decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE RIGHTS

  • The Art Director reserves the right to modify the festival program if necessary.
  • The committee determines the screening schedule and may reclassify films into more appropriate categories.
  • The festival is not liable for films submitted in the wrong category or received after the deadline.
  • Responsibility for lost or damaged entries is limited to cases of gross negligence.
  • The festival is not responsible for cancellations due to force majeure.

ACCEPTANCE OF REGULATIONS

  • Recording devices are prohibited at the festival without prior consent.
  • Parts of the event will be recorded, and the festival is not liable for claims related to audience or artist appearances in recordings.
  • By submitting a film, entrants accept all rules and grant the festival the right to use recordings and submissions for promotional purposes.
  • Personal data provided by entrants will not be sold or rented.
    Submission of an entry form implies full acceptance of these rules and agreement to indemnify the festival against third-party claims arising from the submission.
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