FestOrbit Resource

Festival Verification Checklist

Evidence physical, online-screening and online-awards festivals should prepare.

Physical Festival

Organizer identity and contact details
Venue booking or confirmation
Event dates and programme
Dated photos or video
Selections, winners and jury
Proof of promised prizes

Online Screening

Streaming platform and access model
Screening dates and availability
Filmmaker permissions
Recording or screenshots
Selections, winners and jury
Prize and complaint records

Online Judging & Awards

Organizer identity and website
Clear no-public-screening disclosure
Jury and score records
Published selections and winners
Certificates, trophies or prizes
Filmmaker notifications

Seven-business-day commitment

FestOrbit approves, rejects or requests missing information within seven business days after receiving a complete verification submission.

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