JUDGING, SELECTION
& NOTIFICATION
FINALISTS & WINNER

All eligible submissions will be judged by a panel of industry experts (Selection Committee) whose decisions are final on all matters relating to this competition, to determine up to three (3) finalist

Each podcast will be judged on the following criteria featured in the Pod Episode submitted:

• Chemistry of hosts and/or co- hosts

• Quality of hosts/guests, and

• Engagement with and commitment to target audience.

• Overall quality of podcast segment

In the event of a tie, tied entries will be re-judged in accordance with the criteria listed above.

The prize includes:

• VIP GCUFF Festival credentials for the week

• An opportunity to host their show to a live GCUFF audience

• Interviews with film festival directors and producers

Any person who possesses an artist management contract, and/or any Podcast Series that has or has previously received sponsorship or the opportunity to host their series or Pod Episode on a streaming platform exclusively is not eligible to enter the GCUFF Podcast Competition. By entering the Podcast Competition, all entrants consent to: (a) the use of their original submission, semi-final and final performances as well as their name/likeness and address (city/state only) to be announced in media including but not limited to internet, television, radio, magazines and newspapers for publicity, advertising, consumer voting and promotional purposes, unless expressly prohibited by law; (b) GCUFF, its subsidiaries, sponsors and affiliates, have the right to use/broadcast the submission or portions thereof in advertisement and/or in the promotion of the contest, consumer voting, GCUFF or without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. Acceptance of any prize constitutes permission to GCUFF and its affiliates to use the winner's submission, name and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. By accepting prize, finalists and winner agree to hold GCUFF, its respective directors, officers, employees, assignees, sponsors and affiliates, harmless against any and all claims and liability arising out of use of the content of his/her/their submission and prize. Finalists and winner assume all liability for any injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in this competition or use or redemption of any prize.

By participating in this competition, entrants agree to be bound by the 2023 GCUFF Podcast Competition and Rules and the decisions of the judges. GCUFF is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the competition general rules, administration of the competition, announcement of the finalists, broadcast of any submission and related details, announcement of the finalists, winner and any related prizes.