Calcutta International Cult Film Festival

General Information

edition

5th

Contact details

250, Patuli Ghoshpara Kolkata, West Bengal 700094 India

700094

info@hlc-cicff.com

(+91)801-611-2868

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Venue

Rotary Sadan 94/2 Chowringhee Road Kolkata, West Bengal 700020, , India Show me on the map

About the festival

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We would like to inform you that there will be no cancellation or postponement of our Festivals operations for this COVID 19 issue. Festival team along with Honourable juries remain committed to continuing the festival operations as per prevailing schedule and process.

All our screening events will remain currently postponed due to prevailing restrictions and will be scheduled for the first safe opportunity, once this current situation is over.

Calcutta International Cult Film Festival (CICFF) is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organization and an IMDb Award Listing Qualifier.

The event is a monthly live screening film festival with an annual live screening mega award event in the City of Joy. The monthly live screenings take place at the end of each month at the auditorium of HLC Studios in Kolkata. The Golden Fox Awards gala will take place in January 2020 at Rotary Sadan (A historical film venue in the heart of the city).

All monthly winners of the period from January 2019 to December 2019 will be automatically nominated for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARDS (the best of the best) and they will be invited to attend our Annual Live Screening Gala in presence of juries, critics, film scholars and eminent movie personalities from across the globe.

Films entered in multiple categories may win multiple awards!

MISSION:

The sole purpose of CICFF is to develop a film culture that inspires and brings together cross-cultural innovations that enrich people lives with entertainment and services that inform, educate and entertain.

Each month more than 50 films from the different categories are officially selected and out of them at least one per category is awarded. The most representative are monthly screened in Calcutta and have a free academic and detailed review published at our International film magazine CULT CRITIC (http://hlc-cultcritic.com), shared at respective IMDb pages (if applicable). All these monthly winners are automatically qualified for the annual live screening gala in the City of Joy and can be nominated for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARDS (the best of the best). PIAZZA DI CINEMA, (An International Film Market) will also take place during the gala.

The annual event is a glamorous red carpet premiere with press conferences and gala parties at Kolkata in the presence of international movie celebrities. The participants have excellent opportunities to exchange their ideas, ideologies and cultural innuendoes. The winners have a chance to meet with the audience and participate in Q&A after the screening.

CICFF is a division of Human Lab Corporation, a leading Multinational film production and distribution company.

The officially selected project in each month receives CICFF laurel and certificate. All monthly Award Winners receive CICFF laurel and customized certificate and are rated at their respective IMDb pages (if applicable).

Each month, most representatives of monthly award winners are screened in Kolkata, at Indira Cinema, and reviewed by CULT CRITIC film magazine. These reviews are shared at each films’ IMDb page (if applicable). Some filmmakers, screenwriters and actors/actresses might be invited to give an interview to the CULT CRITIC film magazine.

The awards are given in the following categories:

Best Director
Best Young Filmmaker (under 18)
Best Debut Filmmaker
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Sound Designing
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Narrative Feature
Best Documentary Film
Best Experimental Film
Best Short Film
Best Student Film
Best VR/AR and 360º Film
Best Drone Film
Best Web and New Media Film
Best Mobile Film
Best Horror/Science Fiction Feature Film
Best Women’s Film
Best Film on Women
Best LGBT Film
Best Animated Film
Best Family/Children Film
Best Educational Film
Best Film on Disability Issue
Best Film on Religion
Best Film on Nature/Environment/Wildlife
Best Travel Film
Best Silent Film
Best One Minute Film
Best Postmodern Film
Best Free Speech Film
Best Television/Pilot Program or Series
Best Commercial/Advertisement
Best Music Video
Best Film Score/Soundtrack
Best Trailer/Teaser
Best Film/Video Poster
Best Photography
Best Treatment/ Synopsis
Best Short Script
Best Feature Script

Besides the BEST of the category AWARDS, there are also OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
AWARDS, which are given in different categories. You can find the last award winners in this link:http://www.hlc-cicff.com/blog.

Each year we select the Best of the Best (From the pool of all award winners from all
Seasons) and the FINAL WINNERS receive the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARDS and are screened in the theatre at Kolkata in front of live audience.

2020 Winners will have a chance to meet with the audience and participate in the Q&A session after the screening. We also provide incentives for winning films, and present promotional strategies for those films and their directors. First, we conduct an interview with the director, which is posted on our HLC portal, and we published the review by one of our esteemed writers from CULT CRITIC magazine. But that's not all: CICFF will take you globally with international distribution opportunities for your films.

About

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All our screening events will remain currently postponed due to prevailing restrictions and will be scheduled for the first safe opportunity, once this current situation is over.

Calcutta International Cult Film Festival (CICFF) is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organization and an IMDb Award Listing Qualifier.

Films entered in multiple categories may win multiple awards!

MISSION:

CICFF is a division of Human Lab Corporation, a leading Multinational film production and distribution company.

The awards are given in the following categories:

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

RULES & REGULATIONS:

Please read these Rules & Terms carefully before you submit your film. By submitting your film into competition in the Calcutta International Cult Film Festival, you expressly acknowledge and agree that you shall be bound by the terms of these Rules & Terms.
CICFF is open to any film completed after January 1, 2010, regardless of content, subject, or origin. Submitting your film to the CICFF is not a guarantee of selection. All the official selection, nominees and the winners will be listed on our website permanently. All the winning films will receive a trophy, award or certificate. Please note that we do not offer application fee waivers. We treat every filmmaker equally.

1. Films made in languages other than English must have English subtitles otherwise they will be summarily rejected.
2. The film submitted to the CICFF for a particular month can be re-submitted at any time for a second chance, considering that we have different judges' panels for each season.
3. A director / producer may submit more than one film in a category and more than one category at a time.
4. The CICFF is hereby granted the rights to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted for promotional purposes of the festival within India only. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements, rules and regulations.
5. The CICFF reserves the right to refuse entries.
6. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the CICFF, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits and publicity.
7. The CICFF will not refund any fees if the filmmaker fails to submit the film in the correct category. Films submitted without the correct fees or proper submission media may be deemed ineligible at the discretion of the CICFF programming director or executive director. The festival does not cover any of the expenses incurred by the filmmaker.
8. After a film has been an official selection, the filmmaker will be notified, and eventually the film will be listed on the festival website under Official Selections. The Official Selection status doesn’t mean that your film will be screened at the festival. It means that your film has been appreciated by our judges of panel and you can use the festival logo on your poster.
9. A nominee will be privately screened for the CICFF judging panel, and will not be screened initially to the public.
10. “Best” films of each category will receive a laurel & certificate.
11. A filmmaker’s submission fee will not be reimbursed if they decide to withdraw their submission. All entry fees are non-refundable.
12. We require an official trailer or poster, synopsis and a link to your film. Please select the correct category while submitting to avoid disqualification. We reserve right to re-assign films to the appropriate category.
13. CICFF may without advance notice amend these Rules & Terms from time to time. Each and every such amendment shall be become effective immediately. It is your responsibility to periodically check for updates of these Rules & Terms.

DISCLAIMER:

All filmmakers understand and accept that if their film is accepted for presentation and screening at the film festival, they grant full and unrestricted permission for CICFF to screen the film/video at times of the festivals choice and to charge an admission fee for the presentation of the digital video program. All the presented film/videos do win a GOLDEN FOX Award from the festival, CICFF only screens winners.
The Filmmaker understands and accepts that they do not participate in receiving any funds from the Box-office proceeds which are fully retained by the festival to help cover the overall cost of the festival presentation. It should be noted for the record that box-office proceeds never cover the cost of presentation of the Features and Short Film Programs. The Festival (CICFF) is a non-profit, Cultural Organization with Federal, State, Country & City Tax-Exemptions.
Required Legal Stuff: The filmmaker releases the festival (CICFF) from any and all liability for dam-ages or destruction of the entered DCP. The Filmmaker understands that the entered DCP will be retained in a secure facility by the festival, and every effort will be taken to protect and control the viewing of this production. The festival assumes no liability whatsoever for theft, copyright violations or piracy of the entry.
The Filmmaker accepts and understands that the festival, in conjunction with HLC Studio, Kolkata will do everything possible to present the video in the best possible manner but the festival (CICFF) is not responsible for any and all malfunctions during the presentation of the production at its festival screening. We use Professional Pioneer International playback systems, all formats, all regions, including Region 0. All entries are carefully pre-screened prior to the public showing to assure that the DCP does perform to industry Standards. The Festival (CICFF) assumes no responsibility for any technical difficulties in the presentation of this video at the actual event.
The Film Festival (CICFF) reserves the complete right to make changes in the program dates and times and to possibly not screen the video, despite its being selected for screening.
The filmmaker will endeavour to present to The Festival (CICFF) a new and pre-checked Hard disk / DCP for the actual presentation of the video at the festival.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Review (Short Films)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $65

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $65

Late (6th November, 2020) $65

Description

Receive a review of your short film published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. Projects must be fully entered on FilmFreeway before review can begin. The review will be sent to you and will be published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine and at the IMDb page of the film (if applicable). A trailer and one photo will be included in the post at magazine. This additional option helps filmmakers to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their projects and promote them to a large and global audience. This is a link to the recent film reviews we provided: http://hlc-cultcritic.com/reviews-april-2017/

Review (Narrative Features)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $90

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $90

Late (6th November, 2020) $90

Description

Receive a review of your narrative feature published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. Projects must be fully entered on FilmFreeway before review can begin. The review will be sent to you and will be published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine and at the IMDb page of the film (if applicable). A trailer and one photo will be included in the post at magazine. This additional option helps filmmakers to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their projects and promote them to a large and global audience. This is a link to the recent film reviews we provided: http://hlc-cultcritic.com/reviews-april-2017/

Review (Short Scripts)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $60

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $60

Late (6th November, 2020) $60

Description

Receive a review of your short scripts published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. Scripts must be fully entered on FilmFreeway before review can begin. The review will be sent to you and will be published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. We can post up to 2 photos along with the review if supplied with the submission. This additional option helps screenwriters to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their projects and promote them to a large and global audience. This is a link to the recent film reviews we provided: http://hlc-cultcritic.com/reviews-april-2017/

Review (Feature Scripts)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $90

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $90

Late (6th November, 2020) $90

Description

Receive a review of your feature scripts published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. Scripts must be fully entered on FilmFreeway before review can begin. The review will be sent to you and will be published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. We can post up to 2 photos along with the review if supplied with the submission. This additional option helps screenwriters to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their projects and promote them to a large and global audience. This is a link to the recent film reviews we provided: http://hlc-cultcritic.com/reviews-april-2017/

On Demand Interview Publication (Cult Critic film magazine)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $90

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $90

Late (6th November, 2020) $90

Description

Get an interview about your work published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. This additional option, upon request, helps screenwriters, actors, film directors, and producers to have a voice and his work promoted to a large and global audience. You may submit any project to this category and we will contact you within two business days to start the preparations for the interview. This is a link to a recent interview we provided: http://hlc-cultcritic.com/interviews-kostadin-bonev/

Short Films (Less than 30 minutes)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $35

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $35

Late (6th November, 2020) $35

Description

The Narrative Short category is for fictional films shorter than 30 minutes. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Short Film Category.

Narrative Features (Above 40 minutes)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The Narrative Feature category is for fictional films that run 40 minutes or longer. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Narrative Feature Film Category.

Documentary Films (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The Documentary Film category is for non-fiction films of any length. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Documentary Film Category.

Experimental Films (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The Experimental Film category is for experimental films of any length. Films submitted in this category will be eligible only for Experimental programming. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Experimental Film Category.

Student Films (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $30

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $30

Late (6th November, 2020) $30

Description

Films that have been shot, directed and produced by the students of graduation or post graduation from any Film school are eligible in this category. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Student Film Category. ***Student status evidence required***

Extra consideration: Best Director (Any Length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the HLC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Extra consideration: Best Cinematography (Fiction & Documentary) (Any Length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Cinematography Category.

Extra consideration: Best Editing (Fiction & Documentary) (Any Length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Editing Category.

Extra consideration: Best Sound Designing (Fiction & Documentary) (Any Length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Sound Designing Category.

Extra consideration: Best Actor (Fiction) (Any Length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the HLC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Extra consideration: Best Actress (Fiction) (Any Length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the HLC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Extra consideration: Best Supporting Actor (Fiction) (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Supporting Actor Category.

Extra consideration: Best Supporting Actress (Fiction) (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Supporting Actress Category.

Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) and 360° Video (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $50

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $50

Late (6th November, 2020) $50

Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the HLC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Drone Films (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $50

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $50

Late (6th November, 2020) $50

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Drone Films Category.

Web and New Media (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

3D, Animation, Apps, Digital Comics, Sniplers - 30 second pitch, SRC- Socially Responsible Content, STEAM-Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, Web Series & Pilots. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the New Media Film Category.

Mobile Film (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $30

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $30

Late (6th November, 2020) $30

Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the HLC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Young Filmmaker (Under 18) (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $30

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $30

Late (6th November, 2020) $30

Description

The Young Filmmaker Category is open to all teenage filmmakers (ages 10 -18). Films submitted in this category will only be judged against the other teen submissions. The CICFF Youth Board plays a major role in the screening process for this category. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Young Filmmaker Category. ***Age proof required***

Debut Filmmaker (1st or 2nd Film) (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Debut Filmmaker Category.

Horror / Science Fiction / Genre Feature Film (Above 40 minutes)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Women's Films (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

Only the films made by Female Filmmakers are eligible in this category. The films of any length will be accepted. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Women's Film Category.

Film on Women (Any Length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

LGBT Film (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the HLC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Animated Films (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The Animated Film category is for films of any length that feature primarily animated content or stop-motion animation. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Animated Film Category.

Family/Children Films (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

Films for the whole family or Children that delve into issues relating to faith and family and or simply friendly family & Children films designed for common audience and critics. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Family / Children Film Category.

Educational Film (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the HLC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Films on Disability Issue (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the HLC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Film on Religion (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Film on Nature / Environment / Wildlife (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the HLC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Travel Film (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the HLC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Silent Film (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $35

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $35

Late (6th November, 2020) $35

Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the HLC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

One Minute Film

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $30

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $30

Late (6th November, 2020) $30

Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the HLC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Postmodern Films (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

Postmodern film attempts to subvert the mainstream conventions of narrative structure and characterization, and tests the audience's suspension of disbelief. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Best Postmodern Film Category.

Free Speech (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $35

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $35

Late (6th November, 2020) $35

Description

CICFF invites filmmakers around the world to join this revolution by submitting films about Free Speech. As they express themselves, or give a voice to the oppressed. Only films which celebrate the freedom of storytelling and contain strong social, political or religious message will be considered in this category. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD in the Free Speech Film Category.

Television / Pilot Program or Series (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $35

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $35

Late (6th November, 2020) $35

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD

Commercial / Advertisement (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $30

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $30

Late (6th November, 2020) $30

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Music Video (Any length)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $35

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $35

Late (6th November, 2020) $35

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Best Film Score - Soundtrack

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Trailer/Teaser (5 minutes or less)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $30

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $30

Late (6th November, 2020) $30

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Film/Video Poster

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $25

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $25

Late (6th November, 2020) $25

Description

Film, TV Show poster included. ONE IMAGE per submission. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Photography (Photos from film set included)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $25

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $25

Late (6th November, 2020) $25

Description

Photo from Film, Video, TV Set included. ONE IMAGE per submission. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Treatment / Synopsis

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Short Script

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $50

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $50

Late (6th November, 2020) $50

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Feature Script

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $75

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $75

Late (6th November, 2020) $75

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Perfoming Arts

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

Any perfoming art work. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Amateur Film

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $40

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $40

Late (6th November, 2020) $40

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Best VFX Artist

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Best Producer

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $45

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $45

Late (6th November, 2020) $45

Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN FOX AWARD.

Expert Feedback : Short Film (Less than 40 min.)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $150

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $150

Late (6th November, 2020) $150

Description

CICFF’s team of movie experts and critics will watch your work and provide detailed analysis of where it works, where it doesn't and what needs to be done both to your work and to your skill-set - with the aim of improvement to the required levels of sustaining a professional life within film. This is a vigorous and systematic report - highlighting all of the key areas from Originality / Creativity, Direction, Writing, Cinematography, Performances, Production Value, Pacing, Structure, Sound and Music. Feedback is exclusive to those who pay for it, and fee waivers are not applicable.

Expert Feedback : Feature Film (40 min. or more)

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $200

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $200

Late (6th November, 2020) $200

Description

Expert Feedback: Short Script

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $200

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $200

Late (6th November, 2020) $200

Description

You'll receive an in-depth script analysis covering elements such as character development, structure, and dialogue, by our qualified in-house judging team. These script coverage are an industry-standard procedure by production companies to acquire scripts, thus it will give you an excellent opportunity to get an insight into how professionals perceive your script, and how to develop your work for future drafts and agents and production houses. Feedback is exclusive to those who pay for it, and fee waivers are not applicable.

Expert Feedback: Feature Script

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $200

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $200

Late (6th November, 2020) $200

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Crime short

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $35

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $35

Late (6th November, 2020) $35

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Romantic short

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $35

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $35

Late (6th November, 2020) $35

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Comedy short

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $35

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $35

Late (6th November, 2020) $35

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Selfie video

Entry fees

Early Bird (3rd October, 2020) $35

Regular (3rd November, 2020) $35

Late (6th November, 2020) $35

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