
RULES OF THE FESTIVAL
Clear rules, fair judging.
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Eligibility. Music videos and musical films completed on or after 1 January 2024. Previously released works are welcome.
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Format. Submissions are accepted only through the official form on the Rome Music Video Awards website, with a private screening link. Non-English dialogue must have English subtitles.
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Categories. One film may enter several categories. Each category requires a separate entry fee, except the Tutte le Strade (All Categories) entry, which covers all categories with one fee.
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Rights. The entrant confirms they hold the rights to the film and its music, or have permission from the rights holders.
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Judging. Every film is reviewed by the festival jury. Jury decisions are final.
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Acts and results. The festival runs in Acts. Entrants are notified on the notification date of each Act, and winners are published on our website on the results date.
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Il Finale. Corona d’Oro winners from all Acts of the year are eligible for the Gran Premio di Roma.
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Promotion. By submitting, you allow the festival to use stills, trailers and short excerpts (up to 15 seconds) for promotion.
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Laurels. Winners, finalists and official selections may use the official laurels in all promotional materials.
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Fees. Entry fees are non-refundable.
