Film Submission Guidelines

Effective Date: 2026

Last Updated: 2026

These Film Submission Guidelines explain how filmmakers, studios, distributors, creators, producers, agencies, and rights holders may submit films, short films, trailers, documentaries, pilots, episodes, screeners, posters, cast information, crew information, and related entertainment content to Playflick.com, operated by Playflick™ Media .ltd.

These guidelines should be read together with our Terms of Service, Video Upload Policy, User Generated Content Policy, Content Licensing & Distribution Policy, Copyright & Takedown Policy, Creator Music & Audio Policy, Creator Collaboration & Co-Author Policy, Content Ratings & Classification Policy, Paid Content Terms, Creator Monetisation Terms, and Video Quality & Technical Upload Standards.

1. Who We Are

Operator: Playflick™ Media .ltd

Website: https://playflick.com

Business Address:
41 Norman Avenue
London
N22 5ES
United Kingdom

Film Submission Contact Email: hello@playflick.com
Contact Page: https://playflick.com/contact-us

2. Purpose of These Guidelines

Playflick aims to support independent entertainment, short films, trailers, documentaries, creators, filmmakers, studios, and audiences looking for new and original content.

These guidelines help submitters understand:

What types of film content may be submitted
What rights and permissions may be needed
What metadata and artwork should be included
How trailers, posters, and promotional materials should be handled
How ratings, warnings, and age restrictions may apply
How paid, free, monetised, or promotional distribution may work
Why Playflick may reject, restrict, remove, or review submissions

3. Types of Film Content

Playflick may allow different types of film-related submissions where available.

These may include:

Short films
Feature films
Independent films
Documentaries
Web series episodes
Pilots
Trailers
Teasers
Behind-the-scenes videos
Director interviews
Cast interviews
Film festival screeners where permitted
Student films
Animated films
Experimental films

4. Submission Does Not Guarantee Acceptance

Submitting film content to Playflick does not guarantee approval, publication, promotion, monetisation, paid distribution, recommendation, ranking, homepage placement, or audience reach.

Playflick may accept, reject, restrict, remove, delay, review, age-restrict, demonetise, or reduce visibility of film submissions where appropriate.

5. Rights and Permissions

You must have the rights, permissions, licences, releases, and authority needed to submit and distribute film content on Playflick.

This may include rights for:

The film or video footage
The script
Music and sound recordings
Actors and performers
Voice actors and narrators
Directors, writers, producers, and editors
Artwork, posters, logos, and images
Locations
Archive footage
Stock footage or stock music
Brands, trademarks, or copyrighted materials shown in the film
Distribution and monetisation rights

Playflick may request proof of rights where needed.

6. Who May Submit a Film?

Film content should be submitted only by a person or organisation authorised to submit it.

This may include:

The filmmaker
The producer
The production company
The distributor
The sales agent
The studio
The rights holder
An authorised representative
A creator account with permission from the rights holder

Unauthorised uploads may be removed and may lead to account restrictions.

7. Film Metadata

Accurate metadata helps viewers discover and understand film submissions.

Submitters should provide accurate information where available, such as:

Film title
Short description
Full synopsis
Genre
Language
Country of production
Release year
Runtime
Director
Writer
Producer
Cast
Crew
Production company
Distributor where applicable
Age rating or content warning where applicable
Trailer or teaser link where applicable

8. Accuracy of Film Information

Film information must be accurate and must not mislead viewers, buyers, subscribers, advertisers, rights holders, or Playflick.

You must not:

Claim a film is official when it is not
Claim fake awards, festival selections, or nominations
Misrepresent cast, crew, studio, distributor, or ownership
Use fake reviews or ratings
Mislead viewers about runtime, language, subtitles, or content quality
Claim paid access includes content that is not actually provided
Use another film’s title, poster, or branding deceptively

9. Posters, Thumbnails, and Artwork

Posters, thumbnails, banners, cover images, and promotional artwork must follow Playflick policies.

Artwork must not:

Use copyrighted images without permission
Use misleading actor, studio, or brand images
Sexualise minors
Use graphic shock imagery mainly to attract clicks
Hide mature content behind family-friendly presentation
Falsely suggest official endorsement, sponsorship, or partnership
Contain scams, fake awards, fake reviews, or misleading claims

10. Trailers and Teasers

Trailers and teasers should accurately represent the film and must not mislead viewers.

Trailers and teasers should not:

Use footage from unrelated films without permission
Use copyrighted music without permission
Misrepresent the genre, quality, cast, or release status
Use fake festival selections or fake awards
Contain prohibited content
Direct users to unsafe external links or piracy websites

11. Screeners and Private Review Copies

If Playflick allows screeners, private review copies, festival review links, or limited-access submissions, submitters must ensure they are authorised to share the content.

Screeners may be subject to:

Access restrictions
Password or account restrictions where available
Expiry periods
Watermarking where available
Download restrictions
Viewer limits
Confidentiality expectations

Playflick does not guarantee screener confidentiality or protection unless expressly agreed in writing.

12. Content Ratings and Warnings

Film submitters should provide accurate content warnings, ratings, or age guidance where available.

Warnings may be appropriate for content involving:

Strong language
Violence
Horror or disturbing scenes
Sexual content
Drug, alcohol, or tobacco references
Self-harm themes
Discrimination or hate themes
Distressing documentary material
Flashing or strobing effects

Playflick may apply its own age restriction, warning, label, reduced visibility, or removal decision where appropriate.

13. Subtitles, Captions, and Accessibility

Submitters are encouraged to provide accurate subtitles or captions where possible.

This is especially helpful for:

Dialogue-heavy films
Foreign-language films
Documentaries
Educational films
Paid films
Festival submissions
Content intended for wider accessibility

Captions and subtitles should be accurate, correctly timed, and not misleading.

14. Technical Quality

Film submissions should meet reasonable technical quality standards.

Submitters should check:

Video file is complete and not corrupted
Audio is clear and synchronised
Subtitles are correct where included
Runtime matches the description
Opening and ending sections are not accidentally cut off
Poster and thumbnail are correct
File format is supported where possible

More information is available in our Video Quality & Technical Upload Standards.

15. Paid Film Submissions

If Playflick offers paid films, rentals, subscriptions, or premium access, submitters must have the right to sell, rent, or monetise the film.

Paid film submissions must clearly describe:

What viewers are buying or renting
Runtime
Language and subtitles where relevant
Access period or rental period where applicable
Any restrictions or limitations
Whether the content is a full film, trailer, episode, or short

Misleading paid film listings may lead to refunds, restrictions, demonetisation, or account action.

16. Festival Selections, Awards, and Reviews

Submitters must not falsely claim festival selections, awards, nominations, critic quotes, reviews, ratings, press coverage, or endorsements.

Playflick may request evidence for claims such as:

Official selection
Award winner
Nominee
Critic quote
Review score
Press mention
Distribution status
Official partnership

17. Cast, Crew, and Publicity Rights

Submitters should ensure they have the rights to use names, images, likenesses, voices, credits, interviews, and promotional materials involving cast and crew.

This is especially important where submissions are used for:

Paid films
Advertising
Sponsored promotion
Posters and thumbnails
Trailers and teasers
Press materials
International distribution

18. Music in Films

Film submitters must have the music and audio rights needed for Playflick distribution.

This may include rights for:

Original score
Licensed songs
Commercial music
Sound recordings
Compositions and lyrics
Background music
Trailer music
End credits music
Sound effects

More information is available in our Creator Music & Audio Policy.

19. AI-Generated Film Content

AI-generated or AI-assisted film content must follow Playflick’s AI-Generated Content Policy.

Submitters should disclose AI-generated or synthetic media where viewers may reasonably believe the content is real, recorded, human-created, or performed by real people.

AI must not be used to impersonate real people, create non-consensual intimate content, exploit children, mislead viewers, or violate rights.

20. Prohibited Film Submissions

Playflick may reject or remove film submissions that include or promote:

Child sexual abuse material or child exploitation
Sexual content involving minors
Non-consensual intimate content
Credible threats of violence
Terrorist or violent extremist content
Scams, phishing, malware, or fraud
Copyright piracy
Illegal goods or services
Content that seriously endangers viewers or the public
Content uploaded without rights or authority

21. Distribution Conflicts

If a film is already licensed, distributed, sold, or represented elsewhere, submitters must make sure Playflick distribution does not breach existing agreements.

Distribution conflicts may involve:

Exclusive platform deals
Territory restrictions
Festival premiere rules
Sales agent agreements
Distributor agreements
Music licence limits
Talent or guild restrictions
Broadcast or streaming agreements

Playflick may remove or restrict a film where distribution rights are unclear or disputed.

22. Film Submission Review

Playflick may review film submissions for technical, rights, safety, content, age rating, monetisation, advertising, or platform suitability reasons.

Review may involve:

Metadata review
Artwork review
Rights review
Technical quality review
Content policy review
Age restriction review
Paid content review
Advertising suitability review

Review does not mean Playflick endorses or verifies every claim made in a film submission.

23. Removal or Restriction

Playflick may remove, restrict, age-restrict, demonetise, reduce visibility, disable paid access, disable embeds, or request changes to film submissions where appropriate.

Reasons may include:

Policy violations
Rights complaints
Missing proof of rights
Misleading metadata or artwork
Technical issues
Age rating concerns
Paid content disputes
Refund or chargeback concerns
Legal or safety requirements

24. Film Submission Best Practices

Submitters should:

Upload the best available final version
Check all rights before submission
Keep copies of licences and release forms
Use accurate titles and descriptions
Use high-quality posters and thumbnails
Provide captions or subtitles where possible
Disclose mature content honestly
Disclose AI-generated or sponsored content where required
Avoid fake awards, fake reviews, or misleading claims
Respond promptly to Playflick support or rights questions

25. No Legal Advice

Playflick does not provide legal advice about film rights, music rights, distribution agreements, talent releases, festival rules, copyright, trademarks, contracts, royalties, or paid distribution.

If you are unsure whether you may submit, monetise, sell, rent, or distribute a film on Playflick, you should seek independent legal advice.

26. Contact for Film Submission Questions

For film submission questions, rights concerns, paid film issues, technical upload issues, or creator support, contact:

Email: hello@playflick.com
Contact Page: https://playflick.com/contact-us

27. Enforcement

Playflick may take action where film submissions violate these guidelines or other Playflick policies.

Enforcement may include:

Rejecting a submission
Requesting edits or additional information
Requesting proof of rights
Removing or restricting content
Age-restricting content
Disabling paid access
Disabling monetisation
Withholding or reversing earnings
Restricting uploads
Suspending or terminating accounts
Preserving records for legal, rights, payment, or safety disputes

28. Appeals

If your film submission, paid access, monetisation, or account feature was restricted and you believe Playflick made a mistake, you may request a review under our Appeals Policy where available.

Contact:

Email: hello@playflick.com

Please include:

Your account email
Your username, channel, studio, or business name
The affected film or submission URL
The decision you are appealing
Why you believe the decision was incorrect
Any licences, releases, contracts, rights evidence, or technical details

29. Privacy and Data Retention

Playflick may process and retain film submission records, rights evidence, metadata, artwork, support communications, moderation decisions, payment records, appeal records, and related information.

These records may be retained for legal compliance, rights disputes, payment disputes, fraud prevention, moderation, appeals, creator protection, and platform integrity.

More information is available in our Privacy Policy, Data Retention Policy, and Evidence Preservation Policy.

30. Changes to These Guidelines

We may update these Film Submission Guidelines from time to time.

Changes may reflect new film tools, paid content features, creator tools, festival workflows, rights practices, technical standards, safety rules, AI tools, legal requirements, or platform updates.

Your continued use of Playflick after changes become effective means you agree to the updated guidelines.

31. Contact Us

For film submission questions, rights issues, technical upload concerns, paid film distribution questions, appeals, or policy enquiries, contact:

Playflick™ Media .ltd
41 Norman Avenue
London
N22 5ES
United Kingdom

Film Submission Contact Email: hello@playflick.com
Contact Page: https://playflick.com/contact-us
Website: https://playflick.com

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