LOFF RULES & TERMS

This agreement is between you (the filmmaker)
and Lebanese Outdoors Film Festival (LOFF) s.a.r.l.

LOFF welcomes films that celebrate the outdoors in all its forms — from sports and adventure to nature, environmental stories, and human connection with the natural world. We encourage diverse storytelling styles including documentary, fiction, experimental, or animation, as long as the theme aligns with our core focus on outdoor life.

We do not accept:

• Commercials or promotional videos
• Films with stories irrelevant to the thematic of our festival (Outdoors / Nature / Sports / Environment)
• The festival reserves the right to refuse participation or disqualify a work at any stage if it contains openly discriminatory, hateful, or unethical content, includes false or misleading submission information, breaches the submission rules, or fails to meet the required technical standards, including image quality and subtitles.

• Only films submitted before May 30, 2026, are eligible for LOFF’s 5th edition.
• Some films may be reviewed and granted a brief extension to finalize their edits, please do flag it to us by email to : production@loff.tv
• We do not require premiere status. Previously screened films are welcome.
• No restriction on the Year of Production
• if your film is not in English or Arabic, it’s mandatory to submit english subtitles, and  Arabic subtitles when available
• For Photography Submissions, only one photograph is permitted per submission to the Photography Competition. Entries with multiple images may be disqualified.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Selection is based on originality, storytelling, technical quality, and relevance to LOFF’s themes.
• Final decisions will be communicated by June 11th, 2026.  

Upon selection, filmmakers must submit the following materials:

FILM LINK

• Downloadable Film link, as the following format:

1.    Clean Copy in QuickTime ProRes 422 (Full HD, 25 fps) (without subtitles)

• Subtitles .SRT (English, and Arabic if Available)

TRAILER LINK

• Downloadable H.264 Trailer link with burnt in subtitles:

1. English (mandatory)
2. Arabic (if available)

• Downloadable H.264 Trailer Link (Clean Copy without subtitles)

FILM MATERIALS

• Filming permit (For Films shot in Lebanon only)
• Film title in English 
•  Film title in Original Language 
• Director’s Name
• Country of Origin of the Director
• Country of Production
• Year of Production
• Duration of Film
• Log line in English (200 characters max, including spaces)
• Short synopsis in English (500 characters max, including spaces)
• Short Director’s Bio (500 characters max, including spaces)
• Directors Headshot (file size: 5 MB max)
• Film Poster (file size: 5 MB max, aspect ratio: original)

SOCIAL MEDIA MATERIALS

• Film Poster (5 MB max, aspect ratio 4:5 (or 1080x1350px))
• Film Stills, at least 5 photos (file size: 5 MB max)
• Social media handles

• If your film is accepted to the LOFF 5TH EDITION, you grant LOFF a nonexclusive license to screen and promote it.
• During the LOFF 5TH EDITION (August 2026, Beirut - Lebanon).
• Up to 5 times as part of LOFF TOURS 2026 (at small venues across Lebanon)
• LOFF may also use short clips, stills, or trailers from your film for the festival’s promotional purposes, including social media, press, and festival-related materials (Digital and Printed). 
• LOFF will seek your permission for any digital online screening of your film.
  
• In case you want to withdraw from any screenings, you must inform LOFF in writing to production@loff.tv before June 26th, 2026.

• LOFF does not pay screening fees or licensing fees for selected films. As an independent festival, we are dedicated to promoting outdoor culture and supporting filmmakers through visibility and community engagement rather than financial compensation.
• By submitting your film, you acknowledge and accept that no screening fees will be paid, including for the main event or any additional screenings as part of LOFF TOURS.

• You confirm that you own or have written permission for all copyrighted material in your film (music, images, videos, graphics, etc.).
• If any copyright infringement occurs, you are responsible for any legal claims and will cover all costs if LOFF faces legal action.
• You confirm that you have permission from all recognizable people in your film to use their image and voice.
• If your film is already publicly available online, LOFF may share the link on its website after the event to help promote your work and increase its visibility.

• LOFF values the people behind the films just as much as the stories themselves. We warmly invite selected filmmakers to attend the festival, participate in Q&A sessions when possible, and connect with our audience and community.
• While we are unable to cover travel or accommodation costs, we will do our best to support your participation locally and promote your presence through our channels. 

You agree to protect LOFF from any legal claims (e.g., copyright issues, privacy complaints, defamation) related to your film.