Evolution! Mallorca International Film Festival

Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

23 - 29 Oct, 2020

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Feature, Short

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Evolution! Mallorca International Film Festival

Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

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edition

9th

Contact details

Cami de Can Coll 1 Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands 07100 Spain

07100

evolutionfilmfestival@gmail.com

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About the festival

Evolution! Mallorca International Film Festival enters its 9th edition, with a clear mission statement; BRIDGING CULTURES – BRIDGING PEOPLE. EMIFF is now recognized as one of the fastest-growing film festivals in Europe, using international film to shape a creative community, allowing independent filmmakers to feel inspired, to network and thrive in this idyllic Mediterranean island paradise.

THE hub for networking, EMIFF brings together the brightest local and international minds in cinema in Mallorca’s buzzing and the culturally rich city of Palma. For seven days and six nights, EMIFF’s program is curated to showcase a culturally diverse, inclusive and provocative mix of feature films, short films, documentaries, music videos, films for kids, experimental films, animation shorts and Virtual Reality projects.

With competitive screenings unfolding at the most striking island locations, EMIFF is an ideal place for indie filmmakers to rub shoulders with industry professionals at the festival’s Producers Club, its Pitch Forum and many workshops, with the opportunity to win prizes worth up to 15,000€ across the 13 categories of the festival program. EMIFF’s Made In Baleares section presents films produced and directed by the most talented filmmakers from the Balearic Islands. Other programs include Evolution Edge - films by first/ second-time directors with a distinct and avant-garde vision and Wake Up Europe - films and documentaries highlighting stories from in and around Europe.

EMIFF is proud to have been one of MovieMaker’s “TOP 50 Film Festivals Worth The Entry fee” two years in a row, as well as appearing continuously on the 100 Best Reviewed Film Festival list on Freeway, ranking in the top 1.5% of more than 8,000 film festivals and creative markets around the world.

Festival Prizes
– Best Featurefilm
– Best Director
– Best Short film
– Best Director (For Feature Film)
– Best Screenplay (Screenplay competition excludes films being screened)
– Best Actor (For Feature Film)
– Best Actress (For Feature Film)
– Best Documentary Feature
– Best Documentary Short
– Evolutionary Award (Best first time filmmaker)
– Best Short film Made in Baleares
– Best Music Video
– Evolutionary Island Award (Best feature film filmed in the Balearic islands)

A total of 15.000€ worth in In-Kind vouchers can be won from MN Studios (Equipments rental house in Palma de Mallorca)

NEW in 20202 Audience Award
Best feature film
Best short film
Best documentary Feature film
Best Documentary short film

About

Evolution! Mallorca International Film Festival enters its 9th edition, with a clear mission statement; BRIDGING CULTURES – BRIDGING PEOPLE. EMIFF is now recognized as one of the fastest-growing film festivals in Europe, using international film to shape a creative community, allowing independent filmmakers to feel inspired, to network and thrive in this idyllic Mediterranean island paradise.

THE hub for networking, EMIFF brings together the brightest local and international minds in cinema in Mallorca’s buzzing and the culturally rich city of Palma. For seven days and six nights, EMIFF’s program is curated to showcase a culturally diverse, inclusive and provocative mix of feature films, short films, documentaries, music videos, films for kids, experimental films, animation shorts and Virtual Reality projects.

With competitive screenings unfolding at the most striking island locations, EMIFF is an ideal place for indie filmmakers to rub shoulders with industry professionals at the festival’s Producers Club, its Pitch Forum and many workshops, with the opportunity to win prizes worth up to 15,000€ across the 13 categories of the festival program. EMIFF’s Made In Baleares section presents films produced and directed by the most talented filmmakers from the Balearic Islands. Other programs include Evolution Edge - films by first/ second-time directors with a distinct and avant-garde vision and Wake Up Europe - films and documentaries highlighting stories from in and around Europe.

EMIFF is proud to have been one of MovieMaker’s “TOP 50 Film Festivals Worth The Entry fee” two years in a row, as well as appearing continuously on the 100 Best Reviewed Film Festival list on Freeway, ranking in the top 1.5% of more than 8,000 film festivals and creative markets around the world.

Festival Prizes
– Best Featurefilm
– Best Director
– Best Short film
– Best Director (For Feature Film)
– Best Screenplay (Screenplay competition excludes films being screened)
– Best Actor (For Feature Film)
– Best Actress (For Feature Film)
– Best Documentary Feature
– Best Documentary Short
– Evolutionary Award (Best first time filmmaker)
– Best Short film Made in Baleares
– Best Music Video
– Evolutionary Island Award (Best feature film filmed in the Balearic islands)

A total of 15.000€ worth in In-Kind vouchers can be won from MN Studios (Equipments rental house in Palma de Mallorca)

NEW in 20202 Audience Award
Best feature film
Best short film
Best documentary Feature film
Best Documentary short film

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

P L E A S E R E A D A L L !

EMIFF TERMS OF USE Failure to comply with EMIFF guidelines, rules, regulations, or eligibility may be cause for disqualification and result in having your film pulled from screening.

By submitting or entering your work to EMIFF you are admitting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow our Rules and Regulations for festival submissions and to abide by our Terms and Conditions of service and our general festival Rules and Regulations.

By submitting or entering your work to EMIFF, entrants release it’s Board of Directors, Officers, Staff and Volunteers harmless from and against all losses, damages, rights, claims and actions of any kind arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from participation with the competition or participation in any competition related activity.

By submitting to EMIFF you are granting EMIFF the rights to use screen grabs, press materials, and stills from your movie on our advertisements, press materials, festival programs and website for a minimum 15 months preceding and following the festival year you submitted in.

By submitting to EMIFF you are admitting that you are 18 years of age or older.
By submitting to EMIFF you are granting the right for EMIFF to screen your film publicly one to three times in the next twelve months, world wide.

By entering or submitting to EMIFF you acknowledge that you are not entitled to any refund or damage claims of any kind if your film is unable to screen due to technical or operational difficulties or if your film needs to be rescheduled or delayed for any reason.

MADE IN BALEARES films have to be Baleares premiers to run in competition.
If MADE IN BLEARES SUBMISSIONS have previously screened in other Baleares Film Festivals or “Mostras de Cine”, in Mallorca’s cinemas for a public or private screenings or on TV (IB3 etc.) they can still submit, be selected and screen at EMIFF OUT-OF-COMPETITION.

EMIFF is not responsible for broken or non-functioning films, DCP's. In the case that your film gets selected for the official 2020 program, a final screening copy in form of a DCP has to be delivered to the festival no later than 1 month before the opening night of the festival.

Every Film with non-English dialogue that gets officially selected MUST provide a DCP with ENGLISH subtitles, no matter what language the dialogue is.

If your Film get's to be officially selected as the OPENING FILM you MUST provide a digital high-resolution file (.MOV or MPG4 – NO DCP) with ENGLISH if language is other than English or SPANISH subtitles if language is English - ALREADY ATTACHED AND SYNCHED UP TO THE FINAL SCREENING COPY.

THE FESTIVAL DOES NOT TRANSLATE OR EDIT SUBTITLES INTO THE SCREENING COPIES.
We do NOT accept separated files of movies and subtitles it has to be provided in ONE file. If EMIFF does not receive a DCP copy of your selected film one months before the festival start date you will automatically be disqualified from the program/competition.

EMIFF does not pay any screening fees. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.

EMIFF does not provide travel or housing for selected films cast & crew. Hotel & Travel are granted by invitation only.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

International Feature Film
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $45
Regular (10th May, 2020) $50
Late (12th July, 2020) $60

Raw. Fresh. Edgy. Distinctive. These are the trademarks of EMIFF films. The selection committee and jury looks for films that feature real, compelling stories, a unique point-of-view, new ways of story telling and emotional range. IMPORTANT SUBTITLE INFORMATION FOR FEATURE FILMS: ALL NON-SPANISH DIALOGUE FILMS MUST PROVIDE SPANISH SUBTITLES. ALL NON-SPANISH AND NON-ENGLISH DIALOGUE FILMS MUST PROVIDE ENGLISH SUBTITLES. Subtitles must be attached to DCP, HD file and Bluray. Max. TRT 120min EMIFF Does not pay screening fees.

International Short Film
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $25
Regular (10th May, 2020) $35
Late (12th July, 2020) $45

Raw. Fresh. Edgy. Distinctive. These are the trademarks of EMIFF films. The selection committee and jury looks for films that feature real, compelling stories, a unique point-of-view, new ways of story telling and emotional range. IMPORTANT SUBTITLES INFORMATION FOR SHORT FILMS: ALL NON-SPANISH DIALOGUE FILMS MUST PROVIDE SPANISH SUBTITLES!! ALL NON-SPANISH AND NON-ENGLISH FILMS MUST PROVIDE ENGLISH SUBTITLES AND IF POSSIBLE SPANISH. Already attached to DCP, HD file and Bluray. EMIFF Does not pay screening fees. Max. TRT 30min

International Documentary Feature
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $45
Regular (10th May, 2020) $50
Late (12th July, 2020) $60

Raw. Fresh. Edgy. Distinctive. These are the trademarks of EMIFF films. The selection committee and jury looks for films that feature real, compelling stories, a unique point-of-view, new ways of story telling and emotional range. IMPORTANT SUBTITLE INFORMATION FOR DOC FEATURE FILMS: ALL NON-SPANISH DIALOGUE FILMS MUST PROVIDE SPANISH SUBTITLES. ALL NON-SPANISH AND NON-ENGLISH DIALOGUE FILMS MUST PROVIDE ENGLISH SUBTITLES. Subtitles must be attached to DCP, HD file and Bluray. Max. TRT 90min EMIFF Does not pay screening fees.

International Documentary Short
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $25
Regular (10th May, 2020) $35
Late (12th July, 2020) $45

Raw. Fresh. Edgy. Distinctive. These are the trademarks of EMIFF films. The selection committee and jury looks for films that feature real, compelling stories, a unique point-of-view, new ways of story telling and emotional range. IIMPORTANT SUBTITLE INFORMATION FOR DOC SHORT FILMS: ALL NON-SPANISH DIALOGUE FILMS MUST PROVIDE SPANISH SUBTITLES. ALL NON-SPANISH AND NON-ENGLISH DIALOGUE FILMS MUST PROVIDE ENGLISH SUBTITLES. Subtitles must be attached to DCP, HD file and Bluray. Max. TRT 30min EMIFF Does not pay screening fees.

MADE IN BALEARES Feature Film & Feature Documantary
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $45
Regular (10th May, 2020) $50
Late (12th July, 2020) $60

Feature film and Feature Documentaries (30min-120min) MADE IN BALEARES get a special 50% off in this category ASK for Discount code (check out social media!!) IMPORTANT SUBTITLES INFORMATION FOR SHORT FILMS: ALL SPANISH DIALOGUE MUST PROVIDE ENGLISH SUBTITLES. ALL NON-SPANISH DIALOGUE FILMS MUST PROVIDE SPANISH SUBTITLES!! ALL NON-SPANISH AND NON-ENGLISH FILMS MUST PROVIDE ENGLISH, already attached to DCP and HD file. EMIFF Does not pay screening fees. Max. TRT 30min NEW RULE: Made in Balearic Films and Docs MUST HAVE EMIFF (ISLAS BALEARES) PREMIER STATUS TO SCREEN IN COMPETITION.

MADE IN BALELARES Short Film & Short Documentary
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $25
Regular (10th May, 2020) $35
Late (12th July, 2020) $45

Made In Baleares short film & short documentary All projects made in Baleares that are 30min or less get a special 50% discount in this category with code! Ask us for code or check out social media!

Animation Short Film
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $25
Regular (10th May, 2020) $35
Late (12th July, 2020) $45

Raw. Fresh. Edgy. Distinctive. These are the trademarks of EMIFF films. The selection committee and jury looks for films that feature real, compelling stories, a unique point-of-view, new ways of story telling and emotional range. IMPORTANT SUBTITLE INFORMATION: ALL NON-SPANISH DIALOGUE FILMS MUST PROVIDE SPANISH SUBTITLES. ALL NON-SPANISH AND NON-ENGLISH DIALOGUE FILMS MUST PROVIDE ENGLISH SUBTITLES. Subtitles must be attached to DCP, HD file and Bluray. Max. TRT 20min EMIFF Does not pay screening fees.

Experimantal Short Film
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $25
Regular (10th May, 2020) $35
Late (12th July, 2020) $45

Raw. Fresh. Edgy. Distinctive. These are the trademarks of EMIFF films. The selection committee and jury looks for films that feature real, compelling stories, a unique point-of-view, new ways of story telling and emotional range. IMPORTANT SUBTITLE INFORMATION: ALL NON-SPANISH DIALOGUE FILMS MUST PROVIDE SPANISH SUBTITLES. ALL NON-SPANISH AND NON-ENGLISH DIALOGUE FILMS MUST PROVIDE ENGLISH SUBTITLES. Subtitles must be attached to DCP, HD file and Bluray. Max. TRT 20min EMIFF Does not pay screening fees.

Films For Kids
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $25
Regular (10th May, 2020) $35
Late (12th July, 2020) $45

Films for Kids are really meant to be films for Kids ages 6 -13. We look for shorts that will inspire and entertain our younger audience, take them on a journey to foreign countries, cultures far away fantasy lands, kingdoms, underwater cities or castles in the sky. Stop-motion and animation is welcome! PLEASE NO VIOLENCE, SEX, GUNS, DRUGS or DEATHS. Thanks! All films MUST be subtitled in SPANISH! Max. TRT is 20min EMIFF DOES NOT PAY SCREENING FEES.

Music Video
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $15
Regular (10th May, 2020) $20
Late (12th July, 2020) $25

Raw. Fresh. Edgy. Hip. Distinctive. These are the hallmarks of EMIFF programming films. The selection committee and jury looks for Videos that feature real, compelling stories, a unique point-of-view, new ways of story telling, great visuals and emotional range. Max. TRT 5min

Feature Film Screenplay Competition
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $30
Regular (10th May, 2020) $40
Late (12th July, 2020) $50

Raw. Fresh. Edgy. Hip. Distinctive. These are the hallmarks of EMIFF Feature Screenplays. The selection committee and jury look for Scripts that feature real, compelling stories, a unique point-of-view. Stories about various cultures, religions and people blending. Stories about love, survival and adventure. Max.120 pages. SCRIPTS CAN BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.

Short Film Screenplay Competition
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $20
Regular (10th May, 2020) $30
Late (12th July, 2020) $40

Raw. Fresh. Edgy. Hip. Distinctive. These are the hallmarks of EMIFF Feature Screenplays. The selection committee and jury look for Scripts that feature real, compelling stories, a unique point-of-view. Stories about various cultures, religions and people blending. Stories about love, survival and adventure. Max.30 pages. SCRIPTS CAN BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.

Student films
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $15
Regular (10th May, 2020) $20
Late (12th July, 2020) $25

Discount for CURRENT university/college students. Must provide proof of school/university/college enrollment to qualify. You cannot use any other discount code with this category. This is not for projects completed as a student. You must still be enrolled to qualify. IMPORTANT SUBTITLES INFORMATION FOR SHORT FILMS: ALL NON-SPANISH DIALOGUE FILMS MUST PROVIDE SPANISH SUBTITLES!! ALL NON-SPANISH AND NON-ENGLISH FILMS MUST PROVIDE ENGLISH SUBTITLES AND IF POSSIBLE SPANISH. Already attached to DCP, HD file and Bluray. EMIFF Does not pay screening fees.

Virtual Reality Short Films
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $20
Regular (10th May, 2020) $30
Late (12th July, 2020) $40

We invite you to submit your 360 film or Virtual Reality experience this year. At EMIFF, we aim to champion and award extraordinary VR experiences and help new voices and pioneering creators to be discovered. The EMIFF VRX Awards will celebrate pioneering VR experiences by independent creators from around the world.

Pitch Forum Documentary
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $20
Regular (10th May, 2020) $30
Late (12th July, 2020) $40

Apply to the 2019 Documentary Pitch Forum. Submit your idea for a documentary feature, short or Doc series. Submit a written outline max. 3 pages photos ok, please no trailers. Pitch panelists will include representatives from these or similar companies: • BBC • VICE • Discovery • PBS • HBO • ARTE • NETFLIX The event will take place between October 23rd-29th in Palma de Mallorca. If selected a participation fee of approx.150€ applies.

Pitch Forum TV Series
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $20
Regular (10th May, 2020) $30
Late (12th July, 2020) $40

Apply to the 2019 TV Series Pitch Forum. Submit your idea for a TV Series (all genres welcome) Submit a written outline max. 3 pages photos ok, please no trailers. Pitch panelists will include representatives from these or similar companies: • BBC • Netflix • Filmax • AmazonPrime • Movistar • HBO The event will take place between October 23rd-29th in Palma de Mallorca. If selected a participation fee of approx.150€ applies.

Pitch Forum Feature Film
Early Bird (8th March, 2020) $20
Regular (10th May, 2020) $30
Late (12th July, 2020) $40

Apply to the 2019 Feature Film Pitch Forum. Submit your idea for a Feature Film. Submit a written outline approx. 3 pages, photos ok, please no trailers. Pitch panelists will include representatives from European and International productions and distribution companies. The event will take place between October 23rd-29th in Palma de Mallorca. If selected a participation fee of approx.150€ applies.

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