Selection Process – Clap & Craft Independent Film Festival (CCIFF)

Judging Panel:

Winners are selected by a distinguished panel of industry professionals, including:

• Independent producers
• Filmmakers
• Production companies
• Other recognized members of the global film community

Judges may be substituted at the discretion of the festival organizers.

�Evaluation Criteria:

All films are judged equally and fairly based on the following core elements:

• Content Originality
  (Storyline strength, script quality, and narrative innovation)
• Production Quality
  (Camera work, lighting, framing, and shot composition)
• Post-Production
  (Editing, pacing, transitions, continuity, and overall flow)
• Image Quality
  (Visual clarity, focus, color grading, and lighting balance)
• Sound Quality
  (Audio clarity, consistent sound levels, and absence of background noise)

Equal Opportunity Policy:

• No film or artist will be discriminated against or favored based on their country of
  origin, language, age, gender, race, ideology, education, or economic background.
• All content, forms, and techniques are welcomed without censorship.

�Final Selection & Notification:

• Finalists will be notified via email and/or official communication channels.
• The decision of the selection committee is final and no correspondence will be
  entertained regarding the results.
• While CCIFF will strive to announce selections and winners on time, it is not liable for
  delays due to unforeseen circumstances.

�Terms of Participation:

By entering the festival:

• Participants (or their legal guardians, if minors) agree to be bound by the decisions of
  the festival and judging panel, which are final and binding in all matters.
• CCIFF reserves the right to accept or reject any film that is likely to offend religious,
  social, community, or cultural sentiments or promote racism or social discord.
• The festival organizers reserve the right to screen selected films up to three times across
  different cities in India for non-commercial, promotional purposes.
• Short excerpts from submitted films may be used on TV, online platforms, and other
  media for promotional purposes during the festival period.
• Entry into the festival constitutes permission to use the winner’s name, likeness, and
  voice in future advertising or publicity without additional compensation.
• The organizers reserve the right to extend the submission deadline in case of unforeseen
  circumstances.