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The GO INDEPENDENT
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
WASHINGTON, D.C.

(est. 2016)

***We will be Officially Rebranding our festival this summer. Please Stay Tuned!***
(May 31, 2023)

Nestled in the heart of the national capital, Washington D.C., the GO Independent International Film Festival - Washington D.C. is a part of the GO Independent series of film festivals in the FAME family. Our goal is to give more opportunities for independent filmmakers and screenwriters to showcase and promote their art.

We produce live & virtual screenings simultaneously, and offer a separate, special bundle of benefits called the FAME FACTOR TICKET. “Get into One and you’re Done!” If eligible, submissions receive Guaranteed Acceptance into our 10 GO Indie Film Festivals alongside Notification within 2 weeks!

***COVID STATEMENT***

We are producing a full on, live film festival at the Angelika Pop Up in Union Market, Washington, D.C. HOWEVER, we are susceptible to country, state and local laws, which enforce specific, gathering guidelines. To that end, circumstances beyond our control include venue policy and protocol, and insurance limitations.

For the year 2023 and for the foreseeable future, we will be producing both a virtual and live event. Please understand, before submitting, that with little to no notification, we may have to change presentation formats.

Rules & Terms

We are accepting submissions for Feature & Short Narrative Films, Feature length & Short Documentaries, Web/TV Series, Screenplays, Teleplays, Music Videos, Trailers and Art & Design. All genres are welcome. The festival programming staff will place your film in the appropriate category.

All entries will be judged on content, creativity, imagery, story and skill of the filmmaker or screenwriter. Productions produced from 2013 to June 2023 may be submitted. Works in progress will be accepted. All films must be submitted on DVD (Region 1), Blu-ray or online screener for consideration by our Jury.

All entries must be sent to FAME, LLC. Videos and DVDs submitted will not be returned unless accompanied by SASE. Film and Video maybe also be submitted or shared via links online via YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, Google, WeTransfer, or similar. Submissions selected for The GO Independent International Film Festival - Washington D.C. will be announced no later than October 11, 2023.

All presentation materials for The GO Independent International Film Festival - Washington D.C. must arrive no later than September 27, 2023 (post marked by September 27, 2023). Please notify us by mail or email of any address changes.

LIVE Screenings are dependent on 4 Criteria beyond our control.

1. State/City/Regional Restrictions

2. Venue Policy and Availability

3. Filmmaker Content Submission (by required Deadline)

4. A minimum of 2-3 hours of content submitted by participating filmmakers in DCP format, encoded by

the festival. There is a fee for encoding services.

The GO Independent International Film Festival - Washington D.C. is hereby granted the right to utilize footage and promotional materials supplied by the submitting agent from any film submitted, film accepted, video, or project for exhibition at the GO Independent Film Festivals for promotional purposes. All accepted filmmakers agree that The GO Independent International Film Festival - Washington D.C. may use footage from their projects in order to promote the festival, their film or The GO Independent International Film Festival - Washington D.C. Event and F.A.M.E. related promotion via print, web, theater and broadcast television. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The submitters shall indemnify and hold harmless The GO Independent International Film Festival - Washington D.C. and F.A.M.E. LLC related entities, it's vendors, sponsors and supporters from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered. The submitter acknowledges that all content submitted is approved, licensed, owned, or otherwise authorized to exploit, under the jurisdiction of standing copyright and trademark law, as determined by regional, county, state, United States, and international law.