FESTIVAL SECTION
a) INTERNATIONAL (WORLD CINEMA) SECTION:
This section is mainly for the film which belongs to overseas, our intention fir this section is to support a better appreciation and understanding between cultures from around the world. The international section of the festival aims at showcasing award-winning and critically acclaimed films produced from all over the world in a competitive format.
b) INDIAN SECTION (FEATURE FILMS):
The Indian section of the Shaan-e-awadh International Film Festival will present the best of the Indian films from all the Indian languages. The aim is to present critically acclaimed and reputed films of Indian filmmakers to the Indian audience and celebrate Indian cinematic brilliance! This section is open to only INDIAN films.
c) COMPETITION SECTION
The festival aims to showcase the best of the latest World and Indian Cinema through this competition section to encourage filmmakers, Festival also aims to present innovative works done by various filmmakers. This section includes feature film, shorts, animation film, music video and documentary films. The feature films must have been produced between January 1st, 2019 to December 30th, 2019. The Short Film/ Animation/ Music Video/ Documentary must have been produced after January 1st, 2019.
d) THEME ORIENTED SECTION
In this section, we invite filmmakers who have made films on “WORLD IN COVID19”. In this section all submitted films will be reviewed independently and will be awarded as Independent Award in the particular Theme.
e) SHAAN-E-AWADH SECTION
SHAAN-E-AWADH SECTION aims to explore new creative talent and also to promote films made by Locals, by providing them opportunity to showcase their work in the Process of exploring the magic of cinema. Films in any format including their Mobile phones are accepted in this section. This section is open to only RESIDENTS OF UTTAR PRADESH. This section includes all genres of films.
GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
1)Festival will accept those films in the “Competition Section” which are premiered in other festivals, however, if any film is released theatrically, via satellite or internet, it will not be accepted in the “Competition Section”. Those films can be submitted in a non-competetive section.
2)Film categories includes all feature films, short films, documentary, animation film, and music videos and experimental features. Festival entries are open to all films regardless of origin, content, and genre.
A) To be eligible for short film category competition section, a film must be 1 minute and less than 30 minutes in duration.
B) Non- fiction, documentary competition section must not exceed the duration of more than 60 minutes.
C) Animation films in the competition section must not exceed the duration of more than 20 minutes.
D) Feature Films in competition section must be above 75 minutes.
E) Theme Oriented film can be in all section; Feature, Shorts, Documentary and Music Videos.
F) If any film is less than 75 minute & above than 30 minutes will be count as Experimental Short and will be submitted under the sub category of feature films.
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
Official selections include all films selected to be screened during the festival. Special presentations include films invited by SAIFF to fortify our program. The films in the competition represent the official selections chosen by our selection committee to go through the festival jury process.
For more information, please feel free to write us on; submission@awadhfilmfestival.com
Submission Rules
Entry requirements:
1. All the Films will be screened in their original language. All films must have subtitles in English.
2. Films to be submitted should be made after January 1st, 2019.
3. Duration of limit for Short Film is 30 Minutes; for Feature Film duration must be 75 minutes or above. If the film is more than 30 minutes and less than 75 minutes, it will count as experimental shorts.
Entry fee:
4. For Short Film duration below 30 minutes: US$ 15
For feature Film duration above 75 minutes: US$ 30
For Short/ Theme Oriented Film: US$ 15 (Applies for each film submitted)
5. All the submission must be made online with FilmFreeway (https://filmfreeway.com/SAIFF2020)
OR by an email to Festival Official.
Submission requirements:
6. Filmmakers are responsible for providing:
Official Teaser/ Trailer
Film Poster/ BTS stills (300dpi)
Film's MP4 for Preview (H.264 codec)
Film Rights:
7. Through submission to SAIFF, the filmmaker grants SAIFF the rights to:
- exhibit the film and/or stills in the Film Festival and any subsequent screenings.
- reproduce the film and/or stills for inclusion as part of a compilation for the promotional purposes for the festival.
- exhibit the film and/or stills either in part or in total, for promotional purposes for the festival.
Film Selection:
8. An independent panel of industry professionals will view and select entries for the Official selection.
9. If your film has been selected you will be notified via email.
10. For any query and information; please feel free to write us on submission@awadhfilmfestival.com, and for more details follow us on FB/ Twitter; www.facebook.com/awadhfilmfest | www.twitter.com/awadhfilmfest | www.instagram.com/awadhfilmfest
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