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Judge Rules

From 01.10.2025

These guidelines outline the responsibilities, expectations, and values for all invited jury members of the One Fluid Night LGBTQIA+ Film Festival — Paris Edition 2025.​

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1. Eligibility: Only invited and approved individuals by OFN may serve as Jury Members.
Jury members can come from any background and any part of the world. As all films are shared online, all you need is a stable internet connection, commitment, and a passion for film and storytelling.

 

2. Responsibilities: 

  • Watch and evaluate all films assigned to you.

  • Provide fair ratings and short comments for each film.

  • Ensure films meet the festival’s general submission guidelines and reflect OFN’s values.

  • All short films must be watched in full before rating.

If you cannot commit to viewing all assigned films, please inform the OFN team as soon as possible.

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3. Qualifications:

  • A genuine interest or background in film, media, or visual storytelling.

  • Reliability in meeting deadlines and completing evaluations.

  • Ability to share thoughtful feedback and engage critically with each film.

  • Understanding and alignment with OFN’s mission of visibility, diversity, and inclusion.

  • Preferred: connection or contribution to the LGBTQIA+ community.

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4. Time-Commitment

For this Paris edition, the total viewing time will be around two hours.
Judges will have from 15 to 25 October 2025 to complete their viewing and submit their judging form.

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5. Confidentiality: All films, images, and materials related to the OFN Film Festival are strictly confidential. Jury members are prohibited from sharing, reproducing, or publicly discussing any content before the official festival announcement.

 

6. Viewing and Rating Responsibility: Jury members must watch and rate all assigned films according to the provided schedule. The judging form (upon request) and access links will be sent no later than 15 October 2025.

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7. Consequences of Breach: Any jury member found violating confidentiality or showing bias or disrespect toward filmmakers will be immediately disqualified and removed from the judging process.

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8. Organiser's Rights: The organiser, One Fluid Night (OFN) LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, reserves the right to revoke access to the judging materials at any time if necessary for security, integrity, or ethical reasons.

 

9. Respect and Inclusivity: Judges are expected to approach all films with respect and an open mind, particularly considering the diversity and inclusivity inherent in LGBTQIA+ cinema.

 

10. Feedback and Engagement: Judges are encouraged to provide constructive feedback and engage in discussions about the films, adhering to a standard of professionalism and courtesy.

 

These rules ensure a fair, respectful, and confidential process, aligning with the values and goals of the One Fluid Night LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.

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