SHINJUKU WORLD FESTIVAL will take place 11th-14th October 2019 in central Tokyo.
【Submission Format】
Online Screener via FilmFreeway
【Submission Eligibility】
- All submissions must have been completed after 1 January 2014.
- There is no premiere policy for all submitted films.
- Work-in-progress are not accepted.
- Films with distribution are accepted.
- Film must be submitted with English subtitles if in a language other than English
- You may submit multiple entries but must fill out a separate entry form and
pay an entry fee for each.
【Submission Fee】
All submissions for SHINJUKU WORLD FESTIVAL are to be paid through
FilmFreeway platform. The submission fee is non-refundable.
【Selected films】
If selected your film should be sent via internet data service to us.
Mov or Mpeg4 files are accepted. Codec must be H264 or Prores.
Maximum resolution is 1920 x 1080.
If your film is selected, publicity images must be sent immediately.
300 dpi or higher electronic images are preferred in .jpg or .png format.
【SHIPPING】
If your film is selected for SHINJUKU WORLD FESTIVAL, You could send your film data
via post using USB or data disk.
If you want your screener returned, you must include a self-addressed, stamped,
padded envelope. Nothing will be returned otherwise. The cost of shipping to
the Festival and all transportation charges, duties, and taxes prepaid by
the shipper/entrants.
【Festival Screenings】
Please clearly label whether your film is PAL or NTSC.
A selected film must be received at SHINJUKU WORLD FESTIVAL no later than
30 days prior to its scheduled screening date.
We will not be held liable for any failure in the technical quality of the projection,
nor will fees be refunded in any such case.
【Scheduling】
Screenings schedule is decided by SHINJUKU WORLD FESTIVAL and SHINJUKU WORLD
FESTIVAL reserves the right to make changes at any time for any reason.
SHINJUKU WORLD FESTIVAL will not be liable for any costs claimed as a result of
a change in scheduling.
No film may be withdrawn from the festival programme after its selection.
【NOTIFICATION】
All entrants will be notified of the status of their submission by e-mail no later than
September 3, 2018.
Notification of acceptance or rejection will not include criticism or feedback specific
to your entry.
【LIABILITY】
We take care of all materials submitted to our festival, however we cannot
accept responsibility for loss, damage or additional charges incurred
en route, or due to normal wear and tear, or due to equipment failure.
Also Do NOT send original prints or master copies.
SHINJUKU WORLD FESTIVAL is held harmless from any and all claims,
liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses which may be incurred by reason of any
claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity or screening of any film.
【Entry】
-- Entry fee (must be paid online).
--3-5 Line Synopsis (may be used for Festival Program and website)
--Less than 300 Word Treatment/Story
(Synopsis and Treatment may be used for Festival Program&website)
--Accepted entries must submit at least 1 digital, horizontal 300dpi still photo from
the film and at least 3 web-ready still at 100dpi and a film's poster at 150 to 300dpi