INTRODUCTION
THE FESTIVAL OF DOTS is an annual Christian visual and performance arts festival based in Nairobi. The festival features an eclectic collection of music, dance, poetry, photography and fine arts, film and stage plays. The festival also contains a mini conference and workshops. All activities are held across 4-6 venues.
THE DOTS CHRISTIAN FILM FESTIVAL (DCFF)
The vision is to empower Christian film makers and Christian film creation. The Festival accepts films of all lengths and genres and is passionate about showing the most innovative work, and films that challenge the boundaries of filmmaking. The spirit of the DCFF is one of unity, friendship and Christian cooperation. Its aim is to reveal and focus attention on works of quality in order to contribute to the evolution of motion picture arts and to encourage development of the Christian film industry throughout Kenya and Africa.
DATE AND VENUE
The 2016 Dots Film Festival took place at the Pan Africa Christian University main campus, Lumumba Drive, Roysambu, Nairobi Kenya on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th December 2016.
ORGANIZERS
The Dots Film Festival is a project of The Festival of Dots and the Dots Village, organized and managed by the festival committee through the film festival manager, E. M. Mwangi. By entering the festival, you will be agreeing to all the rules and regulations stated by the festival committee.
AWARDS & PRIZES
• Best Short Film [3 minutes – 40 minutes]
• Best Animation
• Best Comedy
• Best Documentary/Docudrama [ not exceeding 60 minutes]
• Best Experimental/Avant-garde Film [not exceeding 7 minutes]
• Best Student Film
• Best Film
• Best Picture
• Best Director
• Best cinematography
• Best Production Design
• Best Editing
• Best Sound design [mixing, editing, etc]
• Best Screenplay
• Best Lighting Design
NB: Unless otherwise updated by the festival committee, the awards in the festival DO NOT include prize money. Certificates and any other reward deemed necessary will be given.
SELECTION
Upon Submission, industry professionals will review, rate and select the entries for awards and screening based on the following criteria:
• QUALITY OF NARRATIVE [Spiritual statement]: – how well does the movie express a relevant issue from a Christian worldview?
• PRODUCTION VALUE [Technical merit]: – how well is the movie directed filmed, edited, etc?
• CREATIVITY – how creative and artistic is the movie?
• ORIGINALITY – Is the story new and fresh?
We take submissions through FilmFreeway - https://filmfreeway.com/festival/DotsChristianFilmFestival