Taxonomy: Privacy

How does the Festival protect personal information?

How does the Festival protect personal information?

The Festival processes personal information in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and applicable privacy law. Appropriate technical and organisational measures are used, including access controls, secure storage and limiting information to those who need it for Festival operations. Personal data is not sold. It may be shared with authorised staff, judges, […]

What data protection rights do I have?

What data protection rights do I have?

Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to access your information, correct inaccurate data, request erasure where legally permitted, restrict or object to processing, request portability and withdraw consent. Identity verification may be required before a request is completed. Contact the Festival using the details on the website to make a request. You may […]

Will I be photographed or filmed at the Festival?

Will I be photographed or filmed at the Festival?

The Festival may photograph or film public event areas for promotional, editorial and archival purposes. Accredited media may also work in approved public or press areas. Media representatives must respect privacy, obtain consent before recording interviews and obtain parental or guardian consent before photographing minors. Contact staff if you have a specific concern about photography […]

Who can view my submitted film?

Who can view my submitted film?

Your film can only be viewed by people involved in the festival’s submission, selection and licensing process. This may include our submissions team, programmers, judges, authorised festival staff, the cinema hosting festival screenings, and, where required, licensing authorities such as the local council. Everyone with access to your film is required to keep it confidential […]