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Contributor Release Form

For Schools and Youth Organisations

Having submitted your film, please take a moment to read through and complete this form.

Contributor Release & Permissions

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  • Parental/Carer Consent

The organisation named above has obtained full, prior, verifiable consent from parents or legal guardians of all children involved in the film, including performers, crew, voice actors, extras, and any child whose image or creative work appears in the film.

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  • Rights Granted to the Children’s International Film Festival (CIFF)

The organisation grants CIFF the non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right to screen the film at CIFF events; host it on CIFF digital platforms; include it in promotional materials, trailers, press, and documentation; and share it with media or partners for coverage, from date of signing this form until any request is made to specifically change these rights. All rights remain with the filmmakers.

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  • Safeguarding & Suitability

The film was produced under appropriate supervision in line with safeguarding standards, legal requirements, and the organisation’s child-protection policies.

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  • Originality & Ownership

The organisation confirms the film is original and that all music, artwork, scripts, and footage used have appropriate permissions or licences.

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  • Data Protection

No personal data about children (other than their appearance in the film) will be shared with CIFF. The organisation agrees not to include children’s full names on screen unless separately authorised.

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  • No Compensation

Participation is voluntary. No payments, fees, or royalties are owed by CIFF for screenings or promotional use.

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  • Legal

The Courts of England shall have sole jurisdiction in relation to the terms and conditions of the agreement contained in this release which shall be interpreted according to the laws of England.

The person signing this form must be a representative of the organisation stated. They should have the right to represent and sign on behalf of said organisation.

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Should you have any questions regarding this form please do email the CIFF Team : info@ciffest.org and include 'release form' in your subject line. Thank you.

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All data submitted within this form will be held in compliance with GDPR regulations. Any information captured here-in will only be provided to staff associated with The Children’s International Film Festival. 

Thank you for submitting!

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