TERMS & REGULATIONS
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TWO ROADS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (TRIFF) accepts any film within our running time requirements denoted by the Bi--Monthly Competition page or the Annual Event: GBC page.​​​​
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We hold the right to re-direct any accepted film into a different branch (road)​​​ of competition that we see fit. (Please see our Selection Criteria here)
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We have the right to reject any film that we find to be "unacceptable" to our subjective standard.
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All submission fees are listed at the aforementioned "About" links in Term #1.
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Any accepted/rejected film will be notified via FilmFreeway and/or e--mail.​
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All competitions before the first Bi--Monthly Competition in January/February, 2020, will be classified as a "Beta" Competition (more info here). The sole purpose of this denotation is to set a precedent that all future Annual Events accepts films beginning every New Year.
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Any award--winning film via the Beta Competitions will be eligible for the first Annual Event (2020). In other words, the Beta Competition is a temporary event to launch TRIFF.​
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For the first year (including the Beta Competition), there is no requirement for the year of production.
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Starting the year 2021, we only accept films completed after December 31st, 2019.
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There is no premiere requirement.
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All films must be submitted online through [FilmFreeway.com]. No screen deliverables.
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All non-English films must have English subtitles encoded upon submission.
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We do not discriminated against any country of origin, language, age, race, education, ideology, or by their economic resources.
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However, we do not tolerate any distasteful & purposeless pornography/violence/racism/​misogyny/prejudice/plagiarism of any kind.
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How to participate in the Golden Brick Competition (GBC) Annual Event of any given year:
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A film that wins any Bi-Monthly Competition award of that year​ automatically advances to compete in the TRIFF Official Selection.
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No fee is required for an​ advanced film.
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TRIFF ultimately decides if a film with Honorable Mention merit advances to the GBC.
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A filmmaker may submit directly to the GBC if he/she chooses not compete in the Bi--Monthly Competition.
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However, a filmmaker can only submit once a year.
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A film cannot be submitted twice.
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We do not download film submissions from any links or 3rd party sites without request.
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We do not accept incomplete/unfinished works or proxy files.
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We do not accept films without proper music licensing (if applicable).
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If TRIFF accepts a film without proper music licensing (for any reason), we hold the submitter responsible for all damages, claims, or financial liability.
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In order to be considered upon submission, all films must be available to view through FilmFreeways’s online screening interface.
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No fee waivers and no refundable entry fees.
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TRIFF has the right to use, advertise, and/or market submitted films using press kits, stills, clips, titles, trailers, synopses, or other media sourced from the aforementioned submission; such purposes may include (but are not limited to) displaying such information on the TRIFF website.
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Submitters to all TRIFF competitions agree to indemnify and hold its employees, directors and representatives NOT responsible for any--and--all losses, damages, rights, claims, injuries and actions of any kind in connection with TRIFF.
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By submitting to our festival, you agree upon our Terms & Regulations.