TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last Updated: 1st April 2026

Welcome to CINEMA AT SEA (“Platform”, “we”, “our”, “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Cinema at Sea website and services.

By registering, accessing, or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. PLATFORM OVERVIEW

This Platform is the industry submissions website of Cinema at Sea: Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival, operated by NPO Cinema at Sea (NPO法人Cinema at Sea). Users may register an applicant account and submit film projects for review by the festival.

Submission does not guarantee selection.

2. USER ELIGIBILITY

By using the Platform, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age
  • OR If you are under 18 years of age (“Minor”), you are using the Platform under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
  • The parent or legal guardian must review and accept these Terms on behalf of the Minor.
  • The parent or legal guardian will be fully responsible for all actions, submissions, and participation of the Minor.
  • The Platform may request identity verification and written consent for Minor participation at any stage.

3. USER ACCOUNT

  • Each user is assigned a unique User ID (e.g., CASC1001).
  • Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.
  • All activity under the account is the responsibility of the user or their guardian.

4. P2P PORTFOLIO (OPTIONAL)

During registration you may choose to create a free P2P Portfolio account using your basic professional information. This is optional and does not affect your submission. Your treatment and submission materials are never shared with P2P Portfolio.

5. PROJECT SUBMISSION

Users may submit film projects including scripts and related materials.

By submitting a project, you confirm that:

  • You own or have the legal rights to the submitted content.
  • The content does not infringe any third party rights.
  • The Platform does not verify ownership and is not responsible for disputes.
  • Each project will be assigned a permanent Project ID.

6. REVIEW AND SELECTION

  • Submissions close at 23:59 JST on 15 December 2026.
  • All submissions are reviewed by authorized Cinema at Sea reviewers.
  • Cinema at Sea may accept or decline any submission at its discretion.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

Treatments and submission materials are confidential. They are accessible only to the applicant and to authorized Cinema at Sea reviewers, and are used solely to evaluate submissions.

8. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of Japan. All disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Naha District Court.

9. CONTACT

For any queries, contact: industry@cinema-at-sea.com