Compete for our solid bronze Anchor awards and other prizes! SUBMIT via filmfreeway.
The first Ramsgate International Film and TV Festival will be held in Ramsgate with its stunning Royal Harbour, unique in England. It is run by the Ramsgate Film & TV Institute, which will also run a variety of screenings throughout the year to bring international independent cinema to local audiences.
President of the Festival is Brenda Blethyn (Secret & Lies, Vera,...), BAFTA, Globe and Cannes Best Actress Winner and Oscar Nominated. Brenda will also pick the winner of the First Feature Film Category.
The Festival focus is to show new works and help promote film makers. Screenings are complemented by a strong programme of quality events and seminars, with industry professionals of high reputation, who have already confirmed their attendance. Do check the website for more all news as they come.
www.ramsgateiftvfest.org
No film in competition will screen by invitation. All screenings are chosen by the Selection Committee, which is composed of a panel of industry professionals and local residents.
To add to the experience, festival goers will have the opportunity to explore the area rich in culture, maritime heritage and historic architecture, and enjoy its waterside and cafés.
Golden Anchor: Best Film
Silver Anchor: Best Director
Special Brenda Blethyn Prize: Best First Feature Film
Anchor: Best Actor
Anchor: Best Actress
Anchor: Best Screenplay
Anchor: Best Short
Honorary Anchor: Lifetime Achievement Award
The Anchor Trophies are solid bronze statuettes cast from a clay prototype crafted by local and internationally renowned artist, Dominic Grant.
The Ramsgate IFTV fest is also collaborating with local emerging and established artists, who will present each winning filmmaker with an original especially commissioned work of art.
SUBMISSIONS RULES:
1. Submitted films must be 60 minutes minimum for feature films and 30 minutes maximum for short films.
2. UK Premiere is REQUIRED for feature films. Short films do not need to be a Premiere. They must NOT however have previously screened publicly online.
3. Films must have been completed after January 1, 2015 at the earliest.
4. Films can be submitted via either of the following forms:
- online screener: should be named 'submission number' + Title
- DVD: labelled with submission number + Title + running time + contact name with email address and telephone number.
5. Submission fees are not refundable.
6. DVD submissions should be sent:
Festival Submission
Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival
18 Wilfred Road
Ramsgate
Kent
CT11 7RB
UK
7. All shipping costs to and from Ramsgate IFTV fest must be borne by the party submitting, including Customs fees. Ramsgate IFTV fest will not pay for any costs on reception.
RETURNS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
DVDs and press materials will not be returned under any circumstances. Include a self-addressed, stamped postcard for each submission if you wish acknowledgment of the receipt of your entry.
06.09.2016 | Bulletin Board's blog
Cat. : PROS