Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh, Asia

24 - 26 Nov, 2020

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Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh, Asia

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General Information

edition

4th

Contact details

House 5/1, Flat A2/2, Block D, Lalmatia Dhanmondi, Dhaka Dhaka 1207 Bangladesh

1207

cinemabangladesh@gmail.com

+880175-540-4928

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About the festival

The Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh is an annual, competitive, international event presented by Cinema Bangladesh, a Film Society dedicated to showing the best in culturally diverse, authentic programming for youth.
The GYFFB encourages teens and young adults to make short films about issues that affect them in today's society. Genres such as drama, comedy, documentary, etc. will also be considered.
This is a festival of some of the best youth-made short films of the time. Chosen by a pro selection panel, it is a diverse collection that includes all genres, celebrates youth culture, and showcases a new generation of filmmakers.

Events:
Master Classes: MOVIE SCRIPT WRITING, ART OF DIRECTING, FESTIVAL MARKETING, NATIONAL, and INTERNATIONAL FILM GRANTS, INDEPENDENT FILM DISTRIBUTION.

Special screening: 10 outstanding short films of this time.

City Tour: City tour for international guests and filmmakers.

Gala Night: “Introducing my country” is the theme of the event. Every delegate from home and abroad introduces their country with a traditional performance.

1. Best of the Fest
2. Best Animation
3. Best Documentary
4. Hiralal Sen memorial "Best Bangladeshi Short"
5. Tareque Masud memorial "Best Director"

Showcase Awards –
We’ll be announcing specific Media Awards closer to the festival.

At The Showcase –
When you attend the Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh as a Filmmaker, you will meet fellow young filmmakers, network with industry leaders and grow as a filmmaker. It’s truly a once in a lifetime experience.

About

The Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh is an annual, competitive, international event presented by Cinema Bangladesh, a Film Society dedicated to showing the best in culturally diverse, authentic programming for youth.
The GYFFB encourages teens and young adults to make short films about issues that affect them in today's society. Genres such as drama, comedy, documentary, etc. will also be considered.
This is a festival of some of the best youth-made short films of the time. Chosen by a pro selection panel, it is a diverse collection that includes all genres, celebrates youth culture, and showcases a new generation of filmmakers.

Events:
Master Classes: MOVIE SCRIPT WRITING, ART OF DIRECTING, FESTIVAL MARKETING, NATIONAL, and INTERNATIONAL FILM GRANTS, INDEPENDENT FILM DISTRIBUTION.

Special screening: 10 outstanding short films of this time.

City Tour: City tour for international guests and filmmakers.

Gala Night: “Introducing my country” is the theme of the event. Every delegate from home and abroad introduces their country with a traditional performance.

1. Best of the Fest
2. Best Animation
3. Best Documentary
4. Hiralal Sen memorial "Best Bangladeshi Short"
5. Tareque Masud memorial "Best Director"

Showcase Awards –
We’ll be announcing specific Media Awards closer to the festival.

At The Showcase –
When you attend the Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh as a Filmmaker, you will meet fellow young filmmakers, network with industry leaders and grow as a filmmaker. It’s truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

ELIGIBILITY
• The film’s director(s) must have been between 14- 30 years old at the time of filming.
• All films must be subtitled in Bengali or English.

SUBMISSION PROCESS:
Online Submission only.

NOTIFICATION
If your film is selected to be part of the Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh 2020, you will be notified via email on or about September 1, 2020.
You will also be notified by email if your film is not selected.

Please make sure that you notify us if your email changes, and add cinemabangladesh@gmail.com to your safe sender email list

FILMMAKER/GUARDIAN RELEASE
I acknowledge and agree that to the best of my knowledge, I am duly authorized to submit this film to the Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh and to grant permissions related to its use and distribution.

Where is the entry form?
Complete the entry form online via FilmFreeway.

Films will be screened for a live viewing audience. Selected films may be used during pre-festival and post-festival events.

How are the films selected? Who watches them?
A versed team of Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh curators watches every film that is submitted. Each film is watched by at least three people and then a decision is made by a final vote. Selection panelists rate films on voice, storytelling, film making techniques, artistic excellence/merit, and general audience appeal.

Can my film screen publicly prior to the Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh?
Yes

Do I get in free?
If your film is accepted, yes. Every film that is accepted gets 1 complimentary All Access Pass to Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh.
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If you have additional questions about the rules, submission process or festival,
email: cinemabangladesh@gmail.com

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Short Film
Early Bird (16th December, 2019) €5
Regular (26th March, 2020) €10
Late (30th September, 2020) €15

Animation
Early Bird (16th December, 2019) €5
Regular (26th March, 2020) €10
Late (30th September, 2020) €15

Best Director
Early Bird (16th December, 2019) €5
Regular (26th March, 2020) €10
Late (30th September, 2020) €15

Documentary
Early Bird (16th December, 2019) €5
Regular (26th March, 2020) €10
Late (30th September, 2020) €15

Best of the Fest
Early Bird (16th December, 2019) €8
Regular (26th March, 2020) €15
Late (30th September, 2020) €20

Grand Prize of the Fest

Hiralal Sen Best Bangladeshi Film
Early Bird (16th December, 2019) €0
Regular (26th March, 2020) €0
Late (30th September, 2020) €0

Only filmmakers from Bangladesh are eligible for this category.

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