To keep the Bubble Buddies Bay SplashFest! fair, transparent and joyful for everyone, please read the following general rules before submitting your work.

1️⃣ Eligibility

Submissions are open worldwide to individuals, schools and organisations that share our ocean and environmental values.

2️⃣ Original Work

By submitting, you confirm that your work is your own original creation and that you hold all necessary rights to share it.

Any use of copyrighted material (music, images, footage, text, etc.) must have the proper permission or be free for non-commercial educational use.

3️⃣ Submissions
A small entry fee applies to submissions in the competitive sections (Film, Story, Art). This contribution helps support the organisation of the event and the preparation of materials for children.

10% of all entry fees will be donated to a charity of our choice. Details and proof of donation will be published on the Bubble Buddies Bay website.

Incomplete submissions or files that do not meet the stated technical requirements may be rejected without review.

Submissions must be sent through the official form or links provided.

Each applicant may submit up to three works per category, unless otherwise stated.

Submitted works could be in any language, but please provide an English translation.

All works must be suitable for a general family audience (ages +3).

Further details can be found on the dedicated pages.

4️⃣ Selection and Notification

The selection committee will review all eligible works.

Only selected participants will be contacted by email.

The organisers’ decisions are final.

5️⃣ Partecipation and Attendance

We cannot cover travel or accommodation costs, but artists, writers, and filmmakers are welcome to join us at their nearest festival if they wish.

Selected participants who attend will be featured in festival materials and online presentations.

6️⃣ Shipping and Handling (Artworks)

All shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the artist.

We recommend using sturdy packaging and proper insurance.

The organisers cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss during transportion.

7️⃣ Promotion and Use

By submitting, you grant Webra Group Ltd. and Bubble Buddies Bay SplashFest! the right to use excerpts, images or summaries of your work for non-commercial promotional and educational purposes, including websites, social media, eBooks or printed catalogues.

All creators retain full copyright of their work.

If your story, film, artwork or campaign is selected for publication or exhibition, we’ll send you a simple contributor agreement confirming that you retain ownership of your work, we can promote and include it in festival-related materials, and no commercial use will occur without your written consent.

8️⃣ Data and Permission Format

Personal data will be used solely for festival communication and will not be shared with third parties.

Schools and parents/guardians are responsible for obtaining consent forms for any child appearing in photos, videos or artwork submissions.

9️⃣ Disqualification

The organisers reserve the right to reject any entry that:

- violates copyright or ethical standards,

contains inappropriate or offensive content,

- fails to respect environmental or inclusivity guidelines.

By submitting your work, you confirm that you have read and agree to these rules and conditions.