naija film festival(Naiff) set to Redefine & Revolutionize Filmmaking in Nigeria Through AI

Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 5th April, 2025

Welcome to the Naija Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (NAIFF). These Terms and Conditions govern your participation, film submission, and interaction with the NAIFF platform and events. By submitting a film or engaging with our services, you agree to the following:

1. Eligibility

  • NAIFF is open to all filmmakers, creators, and producers in Nigeria and Africa!
  • Submissions must feature the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in one or more aspects of production (e.g., scripting, editing, animation, voice, visual effects).
  • There is no restriction on nationality, age, or professional background.

2. Film Categories

  • Mini-Feature Films: Up to 15 minutes
  • Feature Films: Up to 15 minutes
  • Films must be fiction or factual.Hybrid and experimental formats are welcome.

3. Submission Guidelines

  • All films must be submitted via [Portal/Link to be shared].
  • Films must include English subtitles.
  • Filmmakers must provide a description of how AI was used in the production process.
  • Submissions must not contain unlawful, defamatory, or plagiarized content.

4. Intellectual Property & Rights

  • You affirm that you own or have secured all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to submit the film.
  • You retain full copyright ownership of your work.
  • By submitting, you grant NAIFF a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
  • (a) Screen the film during the festival.
  • (b) Use excerpts, trailers, and images for promotional purposes across media platforms.

5. Selection & Screening

  • Selection decisions are made by an independent jury panel and are final.
  • Selected films may be screened during the festival in person or online (in full or in part).
  • NAIFF does not guarantee that all submitted films will be selected.

6. Disqualification

NAIFF reserves the right to disqualify any entry that:

  • Violates copyright or any applicable laws.
  • Contains hateful, offensive, or harmful material.
  • Misrepresents AI usage or plagiarizes another creator’s work.

7. Liability

  • NAIFF and its organizers are not liable for any copyright disputes, loss of data, or damage resulting from participation.
  • You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NAIFF from any third-party claims related to your submission or participation.

8. Privacy

  • Any personal data collected during the submission process will be used solely for festival-related communications and will not be shared with third parties without consent.

9. Updates & Modifications

  • NAIFF reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued participation or interaction implies acceptance of any changes.

10. Contact

  • For questions or support, please contact us at:
  • 📧 [naijaaifilmfestival@gmail.com ]
  • 🌍 [https://www.naijaaifilmfest.com/]