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North Star Film Festival

Last updated: January 2026

North Star Film Festival values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you visit our website or participate in our festival.

By using https://northstarfestival.com, submitting a film, registering as a judge, volunteering, sponsoring, or contacting us, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to operate and manage the film festival.

Personal Information

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Organization or business name
Account or portal login information for team leaders, judges, or administrators

Film Festival Information

Film titles, synopses, credits, and genres
Team member names and roles
Posters, trailers, scripts, nomination clips, and screening links
Judging scores, rankings, and optional feedback
Festival participation history, selections, and awards

Payments and Donations

Payments, entry fees, sponsorships, and donations are processed through third-party providers such as Stripe and PayPal. We do not store full credit card or payment details on our servers.

Technical Information

IP address
Browser and device information
Pages visited and site activity
Cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

Operate and manage North Star Film Festival
Process film submissions, registrations, and judging
Communicate with filmmakers, judges, volunteers, and sponsors
Organize screenings, awards, and festival events
Display official selections, nominees, and winners
Send important festival updates, deadlines, and announcements
Maintain internal records and comply with legal or organizational requirements

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Public and Festival-Related Display

As part of normal festival operations, certain information may be publicly displayed, including:

Film titles, loglines, posters, stills, and trailers
Filmmaker and credited team member names
Official selections, nominations, and awards
Screening schedules and event programs

This information is used only for festival promotion, documentation, archival purposes, and community engagement related to North Star Film Festival.

4. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We share limited information only when necessary to operate the festival, including with:

Website hosting and technical service providers
Form and registration tools such as Fluent Forms
Email and communication tools such as FluentCRM
Payment processors such as Stripe and PayPal
Video platforms such as YouTube for trailers or screening links

These providers may only use your information to perform services for the festival and not for their own independent purposes.

5. Cookies and Analytics

northstarfestival.com uses cookies and analytics tools to understand site usage, improve performance, and enhance user experience.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function correctly.

6. Data Retention

We retain information as long as reasonably necessary to:

Operate current and future festival seasons
Maintain records of participation, selections, and awards
Meet accounting, nonprofit, and legal obligations

You may request deletion of personal data, subject to festival record-keeping needs.

7. Children’s Information

North Star Film Festival does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental or guardian consent. If you believe such information has been submitted, please contact us so we can address it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request corrections or updates
Request deletion of certain information
Opt out of non-essential communications

9. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. No method of online transmission is fully secure, but we take privacy and security seriously.

10. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:

North Star Film Festival
Email: info@northstarfestival.com
Website: https://northstarfestival.com

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North Star Film Festival

Effective date: January 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of https://northstarfestival.com and your participation in North Star Film Festival. By accessing the website, submitting materials, registering, or participating in any festival activity, you agree to these Terms.

1. About North Star Film Festival

North Star Film Festival is a community-focused film festival that organizes film submissions, judging, screenings, educational activities, and public events. Participation may include filmmakers, team members, judges, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees.

2. Eligibility and Participation

By participating in the festival, you confirm that:

You are at least 18 years old, or have permission from a parent or legal guardian
You have the authority to submit the film or materials on behalf of all credited participants
All submitted information is accurate to the best of your knowledge
Your participation complies with the current season rules and guidelines

3. Film Submissions and Materials

By submitting a film or materials to North Star Film Festival, you confirm that:

You own or have secured all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions for the film and its contents
The film does not infringe on any copyright, trademark, or personal rights
Music, footage, and performances are properly licensed or original
Submitted materials may be reviewed, judged, and screened as part of the festival

North Star Film Festival is not responsible for false, misleading, or unauthorized submissions.

4. Judging and Awards

Judging decisions are made by selected judges based on published criteria. Scores, rankings, nominations, and awards are final and not subject to appeal.

Judging feedback, when provided, is optional and subjective. North Star Film Festival does not guarantee feedback for all submissions.

5. Screenings, Promotion, and Use of Materials

By participating in the festival, you grant North Star Film Festival the non-exclusive right to:

Screen submitted films at festival events, both in-person and online, as applicable
Use film titles, posters, stills, trailers, clips, and descriptions for festival promotion
List films, participants, and awards on the festival website and marketing materials

This permission is limited to festival-related purposes and does not transfer ownership of your film.

6. Accounts and Portals

Certain features of the website may require an account or portal access, including team portals and judge portals.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login information
You agree not to share or misuse portal access
North Star Film Festival may suspend or revoke access for misuse or policy violations

7. Fees, Payments, and Refunds

Entry fees, sponsorship payments, and donations support festival operations, screenings, awards, and community events.

Unless otherwise stated in writing, all fees are non-refundable.

Payments are processed through third-party providers such as Stripe and PayPal. North Star Film Festival is not responsible for issues caused by these providers.

8. Code of Conduct

All participants are expected to behave respectfully and professionally. Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior may result in removal from events or disqualification without refund.

9. Intellectual Property

All website content, branding, logos, and original materials created by North Star Film Festival remain the property of the festival unless otherwise stated.

Participants retain ownership of their films and creative works.

10. Limitation of Liability

North Star Film Festival is not liable for:

Technical issues, website downtime, or data loss
Errors in submissions caused by user input or third-party services
Changes to scheduling, venues, or programming
Indirect or consequential damages related to participation

Participation is at your own risk.

11. Changes or Cancellation

North Star Film Festival reserves the right to modify schedules, venues, programming, or festival structure if necessary. In rare cases of cancellation, reasonable efforts will be made to notify participants.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Minnesota, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Changes to These Terms

These Terms and Conditions may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the website or participation in the festival constitutes acceptance of any updates.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, contact:

North Star Film Festival
Email: hello@northstarfestival.com
Website: https://northstarfestival.com

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