CATEGORIES
ONE MINUTE ONE SHOT
1. The film presented must be one minute long (60sec. without titles).
2. The work must be shot in one frame. Shots cannot be cut, combined or mixed into one.
3. Multiplication in animation (multi shots) is not against the rules as it is a production technique. However direct editing /cuts in different scenes/ shots (close up - middle, etc) are not allowed.
4. The titles must be 10 seconds long and must be placed at the beginning of the one minute film. Besides original language, English subtitles are required.
5. The author is free to express his/her ideas and views in any form and genre.
SHORT FILMS
1. Up to 40 minutes.
2. Without any limitations in form and genre.
FILM WITHOUT BORDERS
1. The only “space” of the festival, where full length, experimental or “OTHER” films are shown.
2. The space for films, which are out of selection, but are worth to be screened and discussed.
SPECIAL PROGRAM
Individuals, production companies, festivals etc. are welcomed to present their films/projects.
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Submissions
Submissions are free for all. There is no entry fee. Films must have English subtitles. All submitted films have to be labeled with a date, film title and the filmmaker’s name must be given. Submitted films. Film must have been completed within two years prior to the festival date.
Screening Formats
The following digital formats are accepted: DV.avi, HDV.mpeg and Quicktime and any digital broadcastable quality (all in PAL Standard). Blue Ray Discs cannot be accepted. Do not send demos or promos.
Postal Service / Insurance
CDs/DVDs can be sent by postal mail or any free sharing service via internet. CDs and DVDs must be sent with a customs declaration on the packaging stating the following: "For temporary, cultural purposes only. No commercial value"; CDs, DVDs will not be returned. Expenses for return shipment of DVDs and tapes are to be paid by the addressee. Please send copies or dubs only! There is no insurance cover available.
Adjudication
Festival will judge the submitted films and select for “One Minute” / “Short Films” / “Cinema Without Borders” categories for screenings in June. Participants not included in program will be informed via email before the festival‘s official opening. After festival is over, selected films will be archived and could be screened for promotional and non commercial purposes only.
Copyright
The filmmaker declares that he/she has the copyright of the work including photography and sound. The case where copyrights have been violated festival takes no responsibility.
AWARDS
MAIN JURY
BEST SHOT – Symbol sculpture of the festival and Diploma (Grand Prix)
For the best shot in “ONE MINUTE ONE SHOT” competition
SPECIAL MENTIONS - diplomas
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PRESIDENT OF THE FESTIVAL
PRESIDENT’S AWARD – Symbol Sculpture of the festival and Diploma
For the best film in “CINEMA WITHOUT LIMITS” competition
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SHORT FILMS JURY
BEST FILM – Symbol Sculpture of the festival and Diploma
For the best film in “SHORT FILMS “ competition
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PARTICIPATING DIRECTORS
AUTHORS' CHOICE - Diploma
For the best film in “One Minute One Shot “ competition chosen by the participating directors through an open vote
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PRESS JURY
PRESS CHOICE - Diploma
For the best shot in “ONE MINUTE ONE SHOT "competition
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PARTNERS
SPECIAL PRIZES
For the best film in “ONE MINUTE ONE SHOT category.
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