Festival Description
The Fling! Film festival is an event that showcases the work of young film makers from across the world and the best in cinema. The festival is held in the idyllic scenery of Tain in the Scottish Highlands. Hundreds of people participated in the workshops and came to watch the shorts and feature films. We considered 2014 a resounding success and aim to build on this for 2015.
Last year’s event successfully took place on the 4th and 5th of October at the Duthac Centre, Tain. Fling! showcased eight feature films and included an early presentation of The Maze Runner, the beautiful I Believe in Unicorns and many other great films.
We also selected eighteen short pictures made by young people under the age of 25. These have been selected as part of a competition which saw Fling’s organisers receive 661 entries from 69 countries. As part of the programme we also run film-making workshops.
For the 2015 festival we are looking to expand the event to encompass more short films and a competitive feature element.
Awards & Prizes
The winners of the various categories will receive a trophy and cash prize to assist them as they develop their career. We are still agreeing the cash prize for 2015.
Rules & Terms
SUBMISSIONS When submitting to the festival you are agreeing that if chosen to screen during the dates of the festival, Fling! will not pay any additional screening fees presented by the submitter. The only exception would be if it is agreed upon prior to a films submission. The submission fees vary and are non-refundable. We try to keep fees as low as possible to prevent them from being a barrier to young film-makers. We will only waive fees in exceptional circumstances, email info@flingfilmfestival.co.uk.
ENTRY REGULATIONS Fling! is partially competitive with selected films shown alongside non-competitive features and documentaries. Fling! reserves the right to determine the eligibility of any project submitted. All films must be Highland Premieres. There is no limit to the number of entries.
FILM/VIDEO ENTRIES All foreign language entries must have English subtitles. Projects must be submitted for consideration on DVD, BluRay or as an online screener. We require films to be sent in the PAL format. Screening material, press and any application materials will not be returned. Accepted formats for Fling! are DVD, BluRay or DCP for festival presentation.
ENTRY DEADLINES All film submissions must be received no later than their respective deadlines:
COMPETITION Fling! Film Festival is a competitive event, all films officially selected are included and eligible for competition.
PRESS MATERIALS If selected, Fling! will require an electronic press kit to include production stills, bio and filmography of the director, production notes and full cast and crew credits. This is required to be sent as soon as possible as any delay may exclude your film from being included in promotional material etc.
LIABILITY Fling! takes every possible care with tapes and films while in our possession, we cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage. Do not send original prints or tapes. Please keep Fling! notified of any address/phone number changes.
SHIPPING The cost of shipping all entries and films to the festival must be paid by the entrant. Fling! will not pay or reimburse the cost of shipping.
REPRODUCTION AGREEMENT By submitting to Fling! you grant the right to use your work during the festival and for promotional purposes.
NOTIFICATION Selection will occur prior to September 14th 2015 and notification will occur no later than that date.