Yes. The Festival may revoke recognition where false or misleading information is discovered, policies are breached, serious misconduct occurs, or a legal or reputational risk arises. Such decisions are final. Misleading use of laurels or claims of recognition not actually received may also lead to corrective action.
Award categories may change between editions and may be added, amended or removed at the Festival’s discretion. Some recognitions may be non-competitive, and the existence of a category does not guarantee that an award will be presented. The current awards timeline is shown below: Official categories and eligibility information will be announced through Festival channels.
All nominated films and award winners are selected through the festival’s judging process. Our judges assess each film on its own merits and are required to declare any conflicts of interest and keep the judging process confidential. Every effort is made to ensure the judging process is fair, impartial and consistent across all award categories. […]
The main Festival nominations announcement is scheduled for . The detailed awards workflow, including configured nominee and winner dates, appears below: Only official Festival channels should be relied upon for confirmed results.
No. Attendance is not guaranteed or required in order to receive a nomination, award or other official recognition. Awards may be presented in person, online or through another format. Where a physical award is offered, shipping may not be included, costs may apply, and the Festival is not liable for loss or damage after dispatch.
