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Frequently asked questions

Answers about CineLot for festivals, filmmakers, and movie lovers. Choose your role to view what matters to you.

This FAQ is updated regularly to reflect current policies for CineLot products under CineLot Inc.

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SUBMITTING TO FESTIVALS

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How do I submit to festivals?What materials do I need before submitting?How much does it cost to submit a film?Can international filmmakers submit?Can I edit my project information after submitting?
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SELECTIONS & UPDATES

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What happens after I submit my film?How do film festival selections work?How will I know if my film is selected?How can I track my submissions?
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RIGHTS, SECURITY & DRM

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Do I keep the rights to my film when I submit to festivals?How is my film protected on CineLot?How do I know if a festival is legitimate?Why do I need to have protection for my film?Does Film Protection change how my film looks or sounds?What if my film gets clipped, re-uploaded, manipulated, or sped up or down?What does EIDR actually do for my film?Do I have to use CineLot to get EIDR?Do I need to pay for protection every year?Do I need Film Protection to submit my film on CineLot?Am I giving CineLot any rights to my film when I protect it?Is the EIDR worth it for a small budget film?
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DIAMOND & SAVINGS

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What are the benefits of Diamond Membership?How can I find festival discounts and fee waivers?
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ABOUT CineLot

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What is CineLot?What does CineLot offer filmmakers?How can CineLot help my film reach a larger audience?How can independent filmmakers distribute films after film festivals?What makes CineLot different from other streaming platforms?
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DISTRIBUTION & RIGHTS

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Can I distribute my film through CineLot?Do filmmakers keep ownership of their films?
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SECURITY & PRIVACY

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How does CineLot protect my film?Can viewers download my film?Does CineLot allow adult content?Is my personal information shared?
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DEVICES & ACCESS

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How do online film screenings work?What devices support CineLot?Can I watch films on my TV?What countries is CineLot available in?What languages are available on CineLot?
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ONLINE SCREENINGS & TICKETS

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How do I watch festival screening films online?Can I buy a ticket for someone else?

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  • What is CineLot?
  • Who is CineLot built for?
  • How is CineLot different from other festival platforms?
  • What can festivals manage with CineLot?
  • Can CineLot support live, virtual, and hybrid festivals?
  • Can I manage multiple festival listings from one account?
  • How do I start a film festival?
  • How do I submit to festivals?
  • What materials do I need before submitting?
  • How much does it cost to submit a film?
  • Can international filmmakers submit?
  • Can I edit my project information after submitting?
  • What is required to publish my festival on CineLot?
  • Can I manage judging and programmer reviews in CineLot?
  • Can I import submissions from another platform?
  • Can multiple team members manage a festival account?
  • Does CineLot support international film festivals?
  • What happens after I submit my film?
  • How do film festival selections work?
  • How will I know if my film is selected?
  • How can I track my submissions?
  • Do I keep the rights to my film when I submit to festivals?
  • How is my film protected on CineLot?
  • How do I know if a festival is legitimate?
  • Why do I need to have protection for my film?
  • Does Film Protection change how my film looks or sounds?
  • What if my film gets clipped, re-uploaded, manipulated, or sped up or down?
  • What does EIDR actually do for my film?
  • Do I have to use CineLot to get EIDR?
  • Do I need to pay for protection every year?
  • Do I need Film Protection to submit my film on CineLot?
  • Am I giving CineLot any rights to my film when I protect it?
  • Is the EIDR worth it for a small budget film?
  • What are the benefits of Diamond Membership?
  • How can I find festival discounts and fee waivers?
  • Does CineLot support secure online screenings?
  • Does CineLot support international currencies?
  • How do festival payouts work?
  • What is CineLot?
  • What does CineLot offer filmmakers?
  • How can CineLot help my film reach a larger audience?
  • How can independent filmmakers distribute films after film festivals?
  • What makes CineLot different from other streaming platforms?
  • Why should I watch films on CineLot?
  • What makes CineLot different from other streaming services?
  • Can I watch films from international film festivals?
  • Will I find films that aren't available on Netflix or other major platforms?
  • Why are some films only available for a limited time?
  • Can I discover new filmmakers before they become famous?
  • What kinds of films can I watch on CineLot?
  • How do online film festivals work?
  • Can I support independent filmmakers by watching their films?
  • What are the benefits of watching festival films?
  • Do I have to pay to watch films?
  • Can I distribute my film through CineLot?
  • Do filmmakers keep ownership of their films?
  • How does CineLot protect my film?
  • Can viewers download my film?
  • Does CineLot allow adult content?
  • Is my personal information shared?
  • How do online film screenings work?
  • What devices support CineLot?
  • Can I watch films on my TV?
  • What countries is CineLot available in?
  • What languages are available on CineLot?
  • How do I watch festival screening films online?
  • Can I buy a ticket for someone else?

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