Festival will be held 14th -24th September, 2019 in Tehran.
Regular Deadline: 10th May, 2019
Late Deadline: 1st July, 2019
Sections:
Short Fiction Films
Short Animation Films
Short films by young directors (Young Talent)
Mid Length Documentary
* Masterclasses and workshops.
Short films must undertake the issues and themes listed herein below:
1.paying attention to the environment and trying conserve it as the main asset for future life.
2.assisting in expanding the peace culture through the moto “Imagine Peace”.
3.life, peace and quiet in a world minus violence
4.providing a further opportunity for the children to learn about their right.
5.avoiding racism, respecting the ethics, religions and nationalities.
6. considering special diseases and supporting the cancer and the diseased.
No premiere is required; however, Asian premiere are in priority.
Short films must not exceed 15 minutes including final sequence and must be produced after January, 2018.
Short films include fiction and animation films. Documentary must be no longer than 45 mins..
Young filmmakers should not be older than twenty years old for Short films directed by young directors.
The submission form must be completed by the producer or international distributor of the film.
In case of submission in previous editions, the film is not eligible to be submitted again.
Art For Peace is a non profit organization, so there would be no screening fee for the selected films but there is a chance to be screened in two main cities as the festival will be held in Tehran and Shiraz.
The eligible formats for previewing and selection purpose are downloadable links, DVDs or blu-rays.
Once a film has been selected it cannot be withdrawn from the Festival program.
Accepted formats: Full HD File (plus a blu-ray backup) with English subtitles.
The Festival Director will settle any case that might arise unexpectedly.
Participation in the Festival implies acceptance of all the aforementioned rules & regulations.
For more information on festival sections and programs, visit http://www.artforpeacefestival.com/