General Rules

● Registered works must not have participated in previous editions of the festival.
● Only works produced in the years 2026 and 2025 are accepted.
● To upload works, use the official website only: www.resistanceiff.com
● Obtaining a tracking code is mandatory, and all follow-ups must be done through this code only.
● Once the final version of the work is submitted, it cannot be retrieved from the Secretariat.
● If a work is mistakenly registered in the wrong section, the Secretariat may transfer it to the correct section for competition.
● After the submission deadline, the Secretariat is not responsible for accepting works.
● The Secretariat may use works for promotional purposes, including highlights, teasers, and posters.
● There is no limit to the number of works a participant can submit.
● The information entered in the registration form is considered the main reference throughout all festival stages.
● The Secretariat is not responsible for any potential damage to submitted works or multiple versions sent by participants.
● Interpretation of the regulations, clarifying ambiguities, and final decision on unforeseen matters are the responsibility of the Secretariat.
● The Secretariat may use festival-related SMS numbers to notify the numbers provided in the registration form.

Special Rules

● Obtaining producer approval for a work’s participation in the festival is the responsibility of the registrant.
● Film owners must submit a high-quality version of the work on a CD or storage device along with the work code (by mail or in-person delivery to the Secretariat) or via a download link in the registration form.
● If a file is uploaded or a download link is provided, physical delivery is not required.
● When registering works in the AI section, enter the prompt and production platform in the description.
● If a filmmaker has multiple works, each work must be registered separately.
● Films must be uploaded in the specified format (H.264 - 1080*1920).
● Films accompanied by promotional materials (teasers and posters) will benefit from the festival's media coverage.
● For films made by more than one director, the award is granted to one person representing the directing team.
● The Secretariat, while preserving the works, reserves the right to screen them publicly during and outside the festival nationwide.
● Works in languages other than Persian or in local dialects must include Persian subtitles, otherwise they will not be accepted.
● Multi-part works must submit a cinematic version for review by the selection committee and jury.

The 17th International Resistance Film Festival Archive

The 17th International Resistance Film Festival Archive

The 17th International Resistance Film Festival Archive