Taxonomy: Judging

How does the Festival manage judging conflicts of interest?

How does the Festival manage judging conflicts of interest?

A reviewer must declare any personal, professional, creative or financial connection that could affect impartiality. They must withdraw from evaluating the affected film, and the submission may be reassigned. Judges must act independently, avoid outside influence and must not seek personal benefit from their role. Attempts to influence the judging process may result in disqualification.

How are nominations and award winners decided?

How are nominations and award winners decided?

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. […]