Rules and Regulations

Welcome to the Monza International Film Awards (MIFA). By submitting your film to MIFA via FilmFreeway or any other platform, you agree to abide by the following rules and conditions:

1. Eligibility

• Submissions are accepted from filmmakers of all nationalities and backgrounds.

• Short films must be 45 minutes or less, including titles and credits.

• Feature-length films must have a minimum runtime of 80 minutes.

2. Content Restrictions

• We do not accept any form of pornographic material.

• Films must not promote hate speech, discrimination, or violence toward any individual or group.

3. Submission Fees

• All submission fees are non-refundable, except in the rare case of full event cancellation by the organizers.

• Refunds will not be issued for withdrawn submissions or disqualification due to rule violations.

4. Official Selections & Nominations

If your film is selected for nomination or as an official selection, you agree to:

• Provide poster artwork, behind-the-scenes material, film stills, photographs, headshots and trailers for promotional use.

• Participate in interviews or podcast features when requested by MiFA.

• Grant MiFA permission to use promotional material, interviews, and trailers on its website, social media channels, and event programming.

• Tag and mention MiFA on relevant social media posts associated with the film's selection.

5. Travel & Attendance

• All travel, accommodation, and related expenses for attending MiFA events are the responsibility of the filmmakers or participants.

6. Copyright and Ownership

• The filmmaker must own all rights to the film submitted or have obtained necessary permissions.

• By submitting, you confirm that your film does not infringe on any third-party rights.

7. Language and Subtitles

• Films not in English or Italian must include English subtitles.

8. Multiple Submissions

• Filmmakers may submit multiple films, but each entry requires a separate submission and fee.

9. Notification

• All selected filmmakers will be notified via email and/or submitting platform

• MIFA reserves the right to change or modify festival dates, format, or award categories at any time without prior notice.

10. Judging & Selection

• All submissions are reviewed by an international panel of industry professionals.

• Decisions made by the jury are final and non-negotiable.