About the APOX Film Festival
The APOX Film Festival is organized by the Relive Association of Veli Lošinj. The festival focuses on documentaries that address contemporary issues in innovative and unique ways, covering diverse cultural topics, people’s lives, poverty, and the evolution of film language and media. It showcases both international and domestic independent productions, emphasizing bold artistic concepts, thematic depth, and aesthetic innovation.

Participation and Submission Guidelines
Eligible films and videos that align with the festival's mission can be submitted for the Competition Program. The works must be completed after August 1, 2024, and be no longer than 90 minutes. Each author is allowed to submit a maximum of three films. The festival does not pay screening fees for works selected for competition.

Submissions can be made via:

DVD - Sent to the official festival address, accompanied by a completed and signed application form. DVDs are not returned and remain in the festival archive. International shipments must be marked as "No commercial value, for cultural use," with the shipping cost covered by the sender.
Link - In this case, the application form should include a working URL to the film along with any required passwords for viewing and downloading. The film must be accessible online until September of the year of the festival. The festival guarantees that the file will only be used for pre-selection purposes.
If the film contains non-English dialogue, English subtitles are required.

Selection Results
Selection results will be announced on August 1, of the year of festival, on the festival’s website, Only those whose films are selected will be notified to submit promotional materials like texts, images, and videos.

Formats for Display and Projection
The festival accepts the following display formats:

DCP (Digital Cinema Package), adhering to DCI standards and without KDM encryption
35 mm film
16 mm film
Technical specifications for screenings will be provided upon selection. A final projection copy, with English subtitles if necessary, must be submitted by September 1, 2024. The festival may refuse poor-quality copies, and the cost of producing a new one, if requested, will be the sender's responsibility.

Shipping and Returns
For international shipments, "No commercial value, cultural use only" must be clearly indicated. Copies must be delivered with a content value declaration of $20 for shipments outside the EU. The festival will cover return shipping costs for projection copies, but only in one direction. Delays in providing a return address may cause logistical issues for which the festival is not responsible.

Promotion
A video library for accredited professionals will include pre-selection copies unless otherwise requested by the submitter. Submitted films may be used for festival promotion, both domestically and internationally. Photos and clips of up to 10% of the film’s total length can be used for promotional purposes. The festival retains films in its archive for non-commercial and educational use.

Awards
Debutant Prize: Awarded to the best documentary debut film by a three-member jury.
Audience Award: Selected by a jury of three individuals from the film industry.
Best Short Documentary: Presented by the Relive Jury to the best short documentary.
Young Author Award: Given to the best film made by a director under 22 years old, selected by a three-member jury.
The organizer reserves the right to modify the award rules.

Responsibility
The organizer ensures that pre-selection copies will only be used for cultural and educational purposes. In case of damage to a projection copy, compensation will be limited to the physical value of the copy. The festival assumes no responsibility for lost copies during transit, except when the loss occurs under its control.

Complaints regarding copies must be submitted within 30 days of their return.

Additional Information
Any issues not covered in these regulations will be addressed by the festival organizers, following the general guidelines of international documentary film festivals. In the event of legal disputes, the Rijeka Municipal Court will have jurisdiction.

Contact Information
APOX Film Festival
Zadbone 16, 51551 Veli Lošinj, Croatia