1. Participants in the JSFL are obligated to make themselves fully available for all activities of the Lab for a period of seven to eight months, as detailed in the schedule of activities appearing in this document, or within any reasonable changes made to the said schedule.

2. Throughout the entire duration of the Jerusalem based activities, the JSFL will host the participants from across the world and from Israel, and will provide local transportation, lodging and board (full breakfast; lunch and/or dinner).

3. Participants must pay all air-travel costs. In many countries bursaries and scholarships are available for this kind of training.

4. The producers of the films are required to attend and participate in the third session which takes place in July including pitch preparation, one-on-one meetings, and the pitching event and in one meeting at each of the first two sessions- via zoom.

The producers must pay all air costs and any other costs. JSFL will cover two nights of lodging for the producers.

5. Participation fee will be paid two weeks after receiving the acceptance letter. The 1,000 Euro fee will be paid in one installment via bank transfer in net sum free of all bank transfer fees and taxes if applicable. This fee is nonrefundable.

6. JSFL participants understand that the work process in the Lab demands full cooperation with the script editors and the JSFL administration, adherence to the time schedule and to the regulations, and a full obligation to strive towards the common process with diligence, depth, and a positive spirit.

7. Participants pledge to refrain from participation in other writing workshops/labs during the work process of the JSFL and the writing of the scripts, unless with the written approval of the Film Lab administration.

8. JSFL participants understand that all activities of the Lab will be carried out in the English language. JSFL participants and producers are personally responsible for any and all translation expenses incurred in the projects/presentations material/previous films.

9. Participants will make English-language publicity information available to the JSFL administration, including a curriculum vitae, still photos, and excerpts from previous films. The JSLF reserves the right to use this information in its publications in Israel and abroad. Participants agree to be interviewed on their work, within the framework of the Film Lab.

10. The participants will take part in a wide range of activities of the JSFL work, including but not limited to: masterclasses, feedback on their colleagues' scripts, networking with the Israeli and worldwide film industry, film students from Israel,  a tour in Jerusalem and more.

11. Within the frame of the JSFL third session, the participants (directors/writers and producers) will participate in a pitch training session held in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

12.  For the final session and the pitching event, the filmmaker and producer will shoot one (3 min.) scene from the film, which is to be screened at the pitching. All expenses incurred will be borne by the filmmaker and the producer. The rights will be of the filmmaker, but the Lab will be entitled to use it in any media it chooses to, with no charge.

13.  At the closing ceremony of the Lab, the chairperson of the jury will announce the winning projects. From the day of announcement, the winner of the production prizes donated by The Beracha foundation, project's filmmaker and producer will have a period of 24 months in which they can request the grant from the Lab.

75% of the grant will be transferred to the filmmaker's account on the first day of filming. The second 25% will be transferred to the filmmaker's account after the filmaker sends a final cut of the film, including the Lab's credits, according to the provided guidelines. In case the project is Israeli- the director/writer will issue an invoice for the Lab. The Award sum includes VAT.

14.  Should the shooting of the film not begin in a period of up to 24 months from the initial announcement, or if the film does not have a specific date to start principal shooting approved by the JFSL director, the JSFL is entitled to cancel the grant and the producer or the film maker will not be entitled to take any legal claim against the Lab or its directors.

15. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the Lab's director may, in writing, authorize a deferment of up to 6 months in giving the grant. Requests for a deferment of the grant funds will be sent, by the filmmaker, in writing, no later than 20 months after the initial announcement.

16. Once a film reaches production, participants and producers commit to grant credit to the JSFL within the body of the film, stating the film was developed at the Sam Spiegel International Film Lab, in the JSFL credit format.  Moreover, the production will note the development of the script at the JSFL in all film publicity, including all remakes / spin-off products from the film, should they be created (books, plays, etc.), and in any existing or future media:

• In the body of the film- Credits annex attached.

• On the film's poster- JSFL logo

• Press release- mentioning the fact that the film was developed in the JSFL.

• Commercial ads- JSFL logo

• Invitation for premieres- JSFL logo

• Festival's book- the Lab's name and logo

• IMDB Lab's credit: Production Company (Development at)

17. The producer and filmmaker will be obliged to provide a link to the final film, and to authorize educational screenings at the Sam Spiegel School and Labs, free of rights fee.

18. The administration of the JSFL is authorized at any stage to cease the activities of a participant who does not meet all the conditions, or who was unable for any reason to work within the framework of the Lab, to maintain its scheduled timetable, and/or to advance in the writing of the script and/or to perform in the spirit of the JSFL.

19. A participant who ceases his participation in the JSFL upon his own decision will be held fully liable for the expenses of his or her travel arrangements, lodging, meals and salary for his or her editor, up to the point of cessation.