What are the requirements to become an IMDb 'qualifying' film festival?

Hello LeahPerky,

These are the requirements based on the Help Articles: 

• Not already exist. Please check the Events list before submitting a request.

• Be specifically centered around movies, TV, or video games. For example, a lifestyle magazine may include a 'film of the year' category in its annual award ceremony, but the Event itself is not centered on movies and is therefore not eligible at this time.
• Be current. Historical Events are not eligible at this time.
• Be established for more than 5 years.
• Have an official website.
• Have a well-established jury or method of selecting winners. For example, anyone can start a website with voting mechanisms, and any would-be critic can select their favourite movies of the year and announce them on their own website or social media profile - these Events are not eligible.
• Have received regular international or national press coverage (wide or trade). For example, a nationally broadcast awards ceremony or a festival award winner announced in recognized trade or other media publications would be eligible for listing. An Event with only local news, social media, fan or blog coverage is not eligible for listing at this time.

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