Registration FormThe 12th Muscat International Film Festival (MIFF) 2027

Official Rules and Regulations

1. 1The Festival accepts feature films, feature documentaries, and animated feature films from all countries worldwide.
2. 2Only one film may be submitted per application.
3. 3Films must have a running time between 60 and 120 minutes.
4. 4Films must have been produced after January 1, 2025.
5. 5A valid online screener in Full HD (1920×1080) resolution or higher is required.
6. 6All films must include Arabic or English subtitles. Films originally in Arabic or English may provide subtitles in the alternate language only.
7. 7Films must not have been publicly available in full on television channels or open digital platforms prior to the submission deadline.
8. 8Priority may be given to films that have not previously screened in Oman or the Gulf region.
9. 9Films submitted must be complete and ready for exhibition.
10. 10Applicants must disclose previous festival participation and awards, where applicable.
11. 11Films must not contain content that promotes hatred, violence, discrimination, or violates the laws and regulations of the Sultanate of Oman.
12. 12All submissions shall be reviewed by the Festival Selection Committee. The Festival reserves the right to accept or decline any submission in accordance with its artistic and organizational criteria.
13. 13The Festival shall have the right to screen officially selected films as part of the Official Programme.
14. 14The Festival may use posters, still images, press materials, and promotional excerpts related to the film for publicity, marketing, archival, and Festival-related purposes.
15. 15The Festival may use excerpts from selected films for promotional purposes not exceeding three (3) minutes or ten percent (10%) of the film's total running time, whichever is less.
16. 16The submission deadline is January 15, 2027.
17. 17Official selections will be announced through the official channels of the Festival and the Oman Film Society.
18. 18Once officially selected, a film may not be withdrawn from the Official Programme without prior written approval from the Festival Management.
19. 19The applicant confirms that all rights, permissions, licenses, and clearances relating to the film and its materials have been properly secured.
20. 20The applicant assumes full legal responsibility for all intellectual property, production, licensing, exploitation, and distribution rights associated with the submitted film.
21. 21The Muscat International Film Festival and the Oman Film Society shall not be liable for any legal, financial, contractual, intellectual property, distribution, production, licensing, or rights disputes arising between the director, producer, production company, distribution company, applicant, rights holder, or any third party.
22. 22The applicant consents to the collection and use of information provided for Festival administration and communication purposes. Such information shall be treated confidentially.
23. 23Decisions of the Festival Selection Committee and Jury Panels are final and non-appealable.
24. 24Submissions must be made exclusively through the Festival's official registration platform.
25. 25The Registration Form and these Official Rules and Regulations constitute one binding agreement.

Film Delivery Requirements

• Final screening copy in DCP format.
• Official film poster.
• 3 to 10 high-resolution film stills.
• Director's photograph.
• Film synopsis in Arabic and English.
• Official trailer.
• Any additional materials requested by the Festival.

Delivery of the final screening copy and all required materials shall constitute final confirmation of participation in the Festival.