Beyond the Curve International Film Festival

PARIS, Île-de-France, France, Europe

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Beyond the Curve International Film Festival

PARIS, Île-de-France, France, Europe

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Qu'est-ce que le réalisation sinon un désir plus profond de réinterpréter le monde qui nous
entoure? Un film par définition est fait de manipulation, de ré-imagerie du temps et de l'espace
entrelacés avec une envie de créer un récit parallèle qui parle parfois pour, mais souvent contre
le 《statu quo》.
Notre festival du film incarne cet esprit de réalisation, l'effort continu pour repousser les limites
de la norme acceptée et la lutte interminable pour faire évoluer le médium. An cœur de notre
festival du film réside la ferme conviction de démocratiser l'art.
C'est cette croyance en la structure décentralisée de l'art et sa diffusion qui s'est matérialisée
sous la forme de ce festival du film.
Nous nous efforçons de fournir une plate-forme pour ceux qui pensent 'au-delà de la courbe'.
'La Courbe' représente les limites que les cinéastes sont liés en raison de l'exploitation
commerciale de l'art appelé cinéma. Nous choisissons de présenter une plate-forme où les films
ne sont pas des moyens de narratìon commerciale mais des armes de changement et un appel
à l'action.
Si vous pensez que vous correspondez au portfolio mentionné ci-dessus et que vous souhaitez
créer des films pour l'art et seulement pour l'art, nous vous invitons à nous rejoindre.
Nous sélectionnons les gagnants de chaque saison en ligne. Notre événement annuel a une
projection en direct avec un public en france où nous projetons les meilleures œuvres
sélectionnées.
Nous vous offrons une alternative dans ce monde rempli de montures carrées et de confettis
consuméristes enveloppés de cupidité industrialisée. Nous vous offrons une place où vous
pouvez expérimenter et innover et être reconnu pour cela. C'est nous. Soumettez nous
aujourd'hui et faites nous savoir vous.
Nous acceptons les inscriptions dans les catégories suivantes :
Meilleur film narratif
Meilleur court-métrage
Meilleur documentaire(narratif/court)
Critique cinématographique
Entrevue
Meilleur réalisateur/ réalisatrice
Meilleur acteur
Meilleur actrice
Meilleur producteur/productrice
Meilleur éditeur/éditrice
Meilleur directeur de la photographie
Meilleur clip musical
Meilleur acteur de soutien
Meilleur actrice de soutien
Meilleur pilote de série web
Meilleur film de minuit(tout genre)
Meilleur récit queer(court/long métrage/documentaire)
Meilleur script court ou scénario

Meilleur script de long métrage ou scénario
Analyse experte du film
Opinion experte du scénario
Film d'une minute - films d'une durée de 60 secondes
Meilleur film d'animation
Meilleur horreur
Meilleur drame
Meilleur film étudiant
Meilleur comédie

English Translated Version -

OFFER - 30% OFF on all entries with code - BCIFFTHIRTY

What is filmmaking but a deeper desire to reinterpret the world around us. A film by definition is made up of manipulations, reimagining time and space intertwined with a desire to create a parallel narrative which sometimes speaks for, but often speaks against the ‘Status Quo’.

Our film festival embodies that spirit of filmmaking, the continuous effort to push the boundaries of the accepted norm and the never-ending struggle to evolve the medium. At the core of our film festival lies the firm belief in democratising art. It is that belief in the decentralised structure of art and its dissemination which materialized itself in the form of this film festival.

We strive to provide a platform for those who think ‘beyond the curve’. ‘The Curve’ represents the limitations filmmakers are bound to because of the commercial exploitation of the art called ‘cinema’. We choose to present a platform where films are not means of commercial narrative but weapons of change and a call to action.

If you think you fit the above-mentioned portfolio and want to create films for the sake of art and only for the sake of art, we welcome you to join us.

We screen the winners of every season online. Our annual event has a live screening with an audience in France where we screen the selected best works.

We offer you an alternative in this world filled with squared frames and consumerist confetti wrapped in industrialized greed. We offer you a place where you can experiment and innovate and be recognized for it. That’s us. Submit today and let us know you.

We accept entries in the following categories -

Best Narrative Feature
Best Short Film
Best Documentary (Narrative/Short)
Film Review
Interview
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Producer
Best Editor
Best Cinematographer
Best Music Video
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Web Series Pilot
Best Midnight Movie (Any Genre)
Best Queer Narrative (Short/Festure/Documentary)
Best Short Script or Screenplay
Best Feature Script or Screenplay
Expert Analysis of Film
Expert Opinion on Screenplay
One Minute Film - Films under the duration of 60 seconds
Best Animated Film
Best Horror
Best Drama
Best Student Film
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Trailer
Best Women's Film
Best Silent Film
Best Romance
Best Thriller
Best Sci-Fi Movie
Best Silent Film

Here is what we offer you -

- Screening of your film before a live audience in France

- Finding an audience that resonates with the idea of film as an art and a platform from which you can get honest and constructive feedback

-The finalists and the winner will get certificates as well as laurels highlighting their achievement

-All selected films will be awarded with our official laurel

- The Best Film Winner will get a featured interview

About

OFFER - 30% OFF on all entries with code - BCIFFTHIRTY

Submit in multiple categories NOW!

Offre - 30% de RÉDUCTION sur toutes les entrées avec code BCIFFTHIRTY
Soumettre dans plusieurs catégories MAINTENANT

Our Next Online Screening is from 30th October to 1st November. Keep an eye on www.bciff.org

Qu'est-ce que le réalisation sinon un désir plus profond de réinterpréter le monde qui nous
entoure? Un film par définition est fait de manipulation, de ré-imagerie du temps et de l'espace
entrelacés avec une envie de créer un récit parallèle qui parle parfois pour, mais souvent contre
le 《statu quo》.
Notre festival du film incarne cet esprit de réalisation, l'effort continu pour repousser les limites
de la norme acceptée et la lutte interminable pour faire évoluer le médium. An cœur de notre
festival du film réside la ferme conviction de démocratiser l'art.
C'est cette croyance en la structure décentralisée de l'art et sa diffusion qui s'est matérialisée
sous la forme de ce festival du film.
Nous nous efforçons de fournir une plate-forme pour ceux qui pensent 'au-delà de la courbe'.
'La Courbe' représente les limites que les cinéastes sont liés en raison de l'exploitation
commerciale de l'art appelé cinéma. Nous choisissons de présenter une plate-forme où les films
ne sont pas des moyens de narratìon commerciale mais des armes de changement et un appel
à l'action.
Si vous pensez que vous correspondez au portfolio mentionné ci-dessus et que vous souhaitez
créer des films pour l'art et seulement pour l'art, nous vous invitons à nous rejoindre.
Nous sélectionnons les gagnants de chaque saison en ligne. Notre événement annuel a une
projection en direct avec un public en france où nous projetons les meilleures œuvres
sélectionnées.
Nous vous offrons une alternative dans ce monde rempli de montures carrées et de confettis
consuméristes enveloppés de cupidité industrialisée. Nous vous offrons une place où vous
pouvez expérimenter et innover et être reconnu pour cela. C'est nous. Soumettez nous
aujourd'hui et faites nous savoir vous.
Nous acceptons les inscriptions dans les catégories suivantes :
Meilleur film narratif
Meilleur court-métrage
Meilleur documentaire(narratif/court)
Critique cinématographique
Entrevue
Meilleur réalisateur/ réalisatrice
Meilleur acteur
Meilleur actrice
Meilleur producteur/productrice
Meilleur éditeur/éditrice
Meilleur directeur de la photographie
Meilleur clip musical
Meilleur acteur de soutien
Meilleur actrice de soutien
Meilleur pilote de série web
Meilleur film de minuit(tout genre)
Meilleur récit queer(court/long métrage/documentaire)
Meilleur script court ou scénario

Meilleur script de long métrage ou scénario
Analyse experte du film
Opinion experte du scénario
Film d'une minute - films d'une durée de 60 secondes
Meilleur film d'animation
Meilleur horreur
Meilleur drame
Meilleur film étudiant
Meilleur comédie

English Translated Version -

OFFER - 30% OFF on all entries with code - BCIFFTHIRTY

What is filmmaking but a deeper desire to reinterpret the world around us. A film by definition is made up of manipulations, reimagining time and space intertwined with a desire to create a parallel narrative which sometimes speaks for, but often speaks against the ‘Status Quo’.

Our film festival embodies that spirit of filmmaking, the continuous effort to push the boundaries of the accepted norm and the never-ending struggle to evolve the medium. At the core of our film festival lies the firm belief in democratising art. It is that belief in the decentralised structure of art and its dissemination which materialized itself in the form of this film festival.

We strive to provide a platform for those who think ‘beyond the curve’. ‘The Curve’ represents the limitations filmmakers are bound to because of the commercial exploitation of the art called ‘cinema’. We choose to present a platform where films are not means of commercial narrative but weapons of change and a call to action.

If you think you fit the above-mentioned portfolio and want to create films for the sake of art and only for the sake of art, we welcome you to join us.

We screen the winners of every season online. Our annual event has a live screening with an audience in France where we screen the selected best works.

We offer you an alternative in this world filled with squared frames and consumerist confetti wrapped in industrialized greed. We offer you a place where you can experiment and innovate and be recognized for it. That’s us. Submit today and let us know you.

We accept entries in the following categories -

Best Narrative Feature
Best Short Film
Best Documentary (Narrative/Short)
Film Review
Interview
Best Director
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Producer
Best Editor
Best Cinematographer
Best Music Video
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Web Series Pilot
Best Midnight Movie (Any Genre)
Best Queer Narrative (Short/Festure/Documentary)
Best Short Script or Screenplay
Best Feature Script or Screenplay
Expert Analysis of Film
Expert Opinion on Screenplay
One Minute Film - Films under the duration of 60 seconds
Best Animated Film
Best Horror
Best Drama
Best Student Film
Best Comedy
Best Horror
Best Trailer
Best Women's Film
Best Silent Film
Best Romance
Best Thriller
Best Sci-Fi Movie
Best Silent Film

Here is what we offer you -

- Screening of your film before a live audience in France

- Finding an audience that resonates with the idea of film as an art and a platform from which you can get honest and constructive feedback

-The finalists and the winner will get certificates as well as laurels highlighting their achievement

-All selected films will be awarded with our official laurel

- The Best Film Winner will get a featured interview

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules


We accept submissions exclusively via FilmFreeway. Here’s a few rules that we follow.

1. To be considered in the competition, you must enter in at least one Main Main Category. You can enter in as many categories as you want.

2. Films must have been produced after 1/1/2000

3. There are no restrictions on theme, genre or author. We consider films in any language, from anywhere in the world. If your film is not in English, make sure it has English subtitles where necessary.

4. For student fees (under 18 only), it is mandatory the student status evidence (e.g copy of student card included in the project)

5. By submitting your film, you agree that Beyond the Curve International Film Festival can use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster) for promotional purposes. A short synopsis and digital still photo is required for all scripts and all entries (except music videos) for the jury, and for our website announcements should you win.

6. Entry fees are non-refundable.

7. Each film will be watched by at least two different panels of judges. You can track the watches on Vimeo tracker if you are using Vimeo. However, we've had cases in which watches weren't recorded correctly, including for some of the films which were accepted. Please note that they are not always reliable.

8. You may submit as many entries as you like. Each entry requires its own entry fee. To submit to one or more sub-category, you need to submit your entry to at least one main category.

9. Reviews and Interviews will be published on our Festival website which you can use in your Press Kit.

10. Filmmakers must have obtained all clearances for exhibition and must certify that the work is original and no disputes regarding ownership exist with the film.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Film Review in Scénema
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $90
Regular (10th November, 2020) $90
Late (19th November, 2020) $90

Do you want to know what critics think of your film? Send your film to us and we will publish the review within a month on Scénema, our venture to take independent artists to a bigger audience. What's more? You can use the link of the review in your press-kit.

Interview in Scénema
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $90
Regular (10th November, 2020) $90
Late (19th November, 2020) $90

Have you always wanted to share your journey with others? Now you can. Submit your project in this category and we will Interview you. The interview will be published in Scénema, our creative initiative. You can include the link in your press-kit before submitting to other festivals!

Expert Analysis of Film
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $100
Regular (10th November, 2020) $100
Late (19th November, 2020) $100

Our Festival would watch your film and give you a report about your film. We tell you where your movie touches excellence, where it could have been better. Publication on festival website on request.

Expert Opinion on Screenplay
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $100
Regular (10th November, 2020) $100
Late (19th November, 2020) $100

Our Festival would read your script and give you a report about your film. We tell you where your screenplay works and where it doesn't. Also, how you can make it better. Publication on festival website on request.

Best Narrative Feature (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Narrative films over 70 minutes of length.

Best Short Film (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Films under 40 Minutes are eligible for this category.

Best Documentary (Narrative/Short) (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Feature Script or Screenplay (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Short Script or Screenplay (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Web Series Pilot (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Web Series Pilot Script (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Music Video (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Queer Narrative (Short/Festure/Documentary) (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Films made by Queer filmmakers. Or stories focused on characters, documentaries or history of Queer.

Best Midnight Movie (Any Genre) (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Any genre or length. Special interest in sci-fi, horror, gore, and exploitation films.

One Minute Film - Films under the duration of 60 seconds (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $40
Regular (10th November, 2020) $40
Late (19th November, 2020) $40

Films under the duration of 60 seconds

Best Women's Film (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $40
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $40

Best Animated Film (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Trailer (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $40
Regular (10th November, 2020) $40
Late (19th November, 2020) $40

Best Comedy (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Student Film (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $40
Regular (10th November, 2020) $40
Late (19th November, 2020) $40

Best Horror (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Romance (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Silent Film (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Thriller (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Original Music (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Sci-Fi Movie (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Drama (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Please note that you need to enter in at least one Main Category to be considered for this category!

Quarantine Stories (Main Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $40
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $40

Best Director (Sub Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Please note that you need to enter in atleast one Main Category to be considered for this category!

Best Producer (Sub Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Please note that you need to enter in at least one Main Category to be considered for this category!

Best Editor (Sub Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Please note that you need to enter in atleast one Main Category to be considered for this category!

Best Cinematographer (Sub Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Please note that you need to enter in at least one Main Category to be considered for this category!

Best Actor (Sub Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Please note that you need to enter in at least one Main Category to be considered for this category!

Best Actress (Sub Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Please note that you need to enter in at least one Main Category to be considered for this category!

Best Supporting Actor (Sub Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Please note that you need to enter in at least one Main Category to be considered for this category!

Best Supporting Actress (sub Category)
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Please note that you need to enter in at least one Main Category to be considered for this category!

Best Costume Designing
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Background Score
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

Best Production Designing
Early Bird (11th October, 2020) $50
Regular (10th November, 2020) $50
Late (19th November, 2020) $50

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