We invite the digital media community at large to participate in this annual celebration of national and international talent.
Short Film / Documentary
1. Base on real event
2. Fiction
3. On social massages
4. Experimental
5. Other
Animation Film
1. On social massage
2. Experimental
3. Other
All films / documentaries shot on film or Video (Analog / Digital format) between April 2013 to June 30 2016 within a running duration of 30 seconds to 45 minutes are eligible for the festival. Entries of all short fiction films / short documentaries / short animation (hereafter collectively called Films) shall be accepted only in DVD/BluRay/DCP/MOV format. To be eligible for short film category competition section, a film must be less than 45 minutes in duration. If a film is not eligible to be entered in any category (short fiction film, documentary film, Animation) will be eligible for Critic Film and non-competition section.
• The treatment of a story is essentially the story outline as it plays out in the script. An applicant may send in his treatment in 5-7 pages. Full scripts will not be accepted.
• By submitting the application form the applicant hereby certifies, with regards to all third parties involved, that he/she has read and understood the regulations | Information listed, that that he/she is legally authorized to submit the project for co–‐production and that the information given by the applicant is true and correct. The applicant indemnifies Filmsthan against any claims to the contrary.
1. FILMSTHAN may request a high–‐resolution photograph (300 dpi) of the Director and Producer of the project at a later date.
2. In FILMSTHAN HINDI and ENGLISH will be used as official Langage so your application must be submitted in the English language / Hindi Language only. You must submit all required documents in English / Hindi , including your treatment.
3. DVD(s) of previous work of the director will be requested at a later date.
4. None of the submitted material shall be returned to the sender.
5. Once the project is selected for the FILMSTHAN will ask for additional project information and financial details if needed.
CHANGE OF CONTACT DETAILS Please make sure that you inform us of any changes to your contact details by emailing info@filmsthan.com
SCREENINGS FORMATS
The Filmsthan is proud to be able to support a wide variety of screening formats and always screens at the optimum possible format for each film. Should your film be successful, screening formats will be discussed by our Screenings Department.
RECEIPT OF SUBMISSION
After we have processed your submission a confirmation email will be sent to you. Those who submit through DVD via Courier can check the status of their submission through the website. Alternatively, you may also include a self-address, stamped postcard, which we will mail back to you once your submission has been processed. Please leave two weeks for your submission to be processed and confirmation to be sent after this date.
AGREEMENT
Submission to the Filmsthan constitutes agreement to all rules, regulations, and conditions contained in this document and your consent that your film be considered for any awards that may be given at the Festival. Submission also certifies that all film and music rights and clearances have been obtained (in accordance with INDIA and International copyright laws). By submitting, you agree not to withdraw your film from the Filmsthan after it has been accepted by the Filmsthan selection board.