OPPORTUNITIES BULLETIN #181 June 2018 |
N.B. The information below is provided directly by the organizers of events, festivals, audio-visual organizations or independent film projects. The Royal Film Commission - Jordan (RFC) cannot be held accountable for it. |
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In this bulletin: 1. Call for submissions: Doha Film Institute Fall 2018 Grants Cycle to Open
2. Call for submissions: Bidayyat Audiovisual Arts’ Skills Training Program
3. Call for submissions: Global Migration film Festival
4. Call for submissions: Zurich Film Festival 72 Summer Edition 2018
5. Call for submissions: DOCVILLE – International Documentary Film Festival BEGIUM
6. Call for entries: The British Independent Film Festival
7. Call for entries: Brazil International Film Festival
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1. Call for submissions: Doha Film Institute Fall 2018 Grants Cycle to Open |
The next cycle of the Doha Film Institute Grants opens 15 July 2018 and closes at midnight (GMT+3) on 30 July 2018. The goals of the Doha Film Institute Grants Programme are to identify new talent, seek out new cinematic voices and discover universally resonant stories. The Programme provides creative and financial assistance for short and feature-length films, subject to eligibility criteria, by Qatari and international first- and second-time directors, as well as established MENA directors. Financial support is also available for TV and web series helmed by MENA scriptwriters and directors, subject to eligibility criteria. The TV fiction and creative documentary series development grant aims to assist independent screenwriters/producers from the MENA region in developing original serialized content intended for international audiovisual markets, while the web fiction and creative documentary series grant will support independent directors/producers from the MENA region in financing the production of original serialized content for the web. For General Film Grants Guidelines and Submission Materials for International Applicants please click on this: https://goo.gl/tnFA6V For General TV and Web Series Grants Guidelines for MENA Applicants, please click on this: https://goo.gl/3EorGU For further information, please visit: http://www.dohafilminstitute.com/financing/grants/guidelines |
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2. Call for submissions: Bidayyat Audiovisual Arts’ Skills Training Program |
As part of its on-going efforts to create a space for alternative cinematic education, Bidayyat presents its Skills Program, designed for those who wish to specialize in the technical aspects of filmmaking, such as production, cinematography, sound and editing. Over the course of a year, Bidayyat will be hosting workshops in all these areas. This programme will be open to young talents from Syria and Lebanon, including Palestinians residing in both countries. The “Skills Program”, will follow a transparent selection process that grants equal opportunities to all applicants. It will be announced by an open call in Bidayyat’s website, social media channels and mailing list and after the filing of the application files, the trainers will chose the most qualified and suitable applicants. About Bidayyat: Bidayyat for Audiovisual Arts is a non-profit civil company, launched in early 2013, to support and produce documentaries and short and experimental films, and to organize specialized training courses on documentary filmmaking. To apply please visit the website: http://bidayyat.org/skills.php#.Wx-Qx58zbIU |
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3. Call for submissions: Global Migration film Festival |
Until 21st of June 2018, professional and emerging filmmakers working in all genres are invited to submit original films, to be screened around the world during IOM's Global Migration Film Festival. Festival’s theme: The Festival focuses on the challenges and promises of migration, and the unique contributions migrants make to their new communities. Films that tackle negative perceptions of migrants, defy stereotypes, and portray positive and welcoming actions by and toward migrants are encouraged. Only films submitted through the festival’s designated platform, FilmFreeway, will be considered. Categories and Awards: Full-length features: Filmmakers working in all genres are invited to submit films that address the festival’s themes with a total running time exceeding 41 minutes. - Short films: Filmmakers working in all genres are invited to submit films that address the festival’s themes with a total running time between 15 and 40 minutes. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS DEADLINE FOR ENTRY Films of all genres (feature, documentary, animation, etc.) and lengths will be accepted from April 3 – June 21, 2018. LANGUAGE Films should be in English or subtitled in English. Subtitles are encouraged, even if the dialogue is in English, to ensure maximum comprehension for global audiences. Films in other languages are encouraged but must have subtitles in English. PRODUCTION YEAR Films completed on or after January 1, 2015 are eligible for consideration. RIGHTS Films may only be submitted by individuals with the legal right to negotiate the use of the work. FILM SELECTIONS The festival will inform applicants by mid-August if their film is selected. For each selected film, either the filmmaker or the individual responsible for the submission should be prepared to provide relevant still images, a trailer, the filmmaker's biography, a photo of the film’s director and the transcripts for subtitling. To submit your film, please visit the website: https://www.iom.int/gmff/submit-your-film. |
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4. Call for submissions: Zurich Film Festival 72 Summer Edition 2018 |
Switzerland’s biggest film contest ZFF 72 celebrates its five-year anniversary by launching a brand new summer edition. The contest requires budding filmmakers to create from June 29 onwards a film on a given theme lasting no longer than 72 seconds in just 72 hours. Participants can register to take part at ZFF 72 http://www.72.zff.com/en/. Entrants are in with a chance of winning the Viewers Award worth CHF 3’000. The contest requires budding filmmakers to create from June 29 onwards a film on a given theme lasting no longer than 72 seconds in just 72 hours. The global online community is given the chance to vote for its favorite at ZFF 72 http://www.72.zff.com/en/ from Monday July 2 at 18:00 until Thursday, July 5 at 18:00. The film with the most votes at the end of the voting period wins the Viewers Award worth CHF 3’000. The ZFF 72 contest is kindly supported by Credit Suisse and Samsung. ZFF 72 also collaborates with various other film festivals in the emerging filmmaker, short film and mobile film sectors. To submit your film, please visit the website: http://www.72.zff.com/en/ |
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5. Call for submissions: DOCVILLE – International Documentary Film Festival BEGIUM |
DOCVILLE International Documentary Film Festival in Belgium has a strong focus on author driven documentary with special emphasis on the cinematic experience in general and cinematography in particular. For 8 days, the festival organizes masterclasses, seminars, master talks next to its screenings. Awards & Prizes - Jury Award for Best International Documentary
- Conscience Award
- Audience Award
- Jury Award for Best Belgian Documentary
- Award for Best Flemish TV documentary
Rules & Terms GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS - APPLICABLE FOR ALL COMPETITIONS - Only FEATURE LENGTH docs are accepted (50 minutes or more) for the Belgian, ConScience and International competition.
- Short Documentaries are very rarely selected! Please only upload short documentaries (5-15 minutes strongly preferred).
- Submitted films should be marked as downloadable (film will be stored in the (secured) festival archives).
- Submitting your film means accepting we include the film’s preview file and information in the festival video archive.
- Submitted films can't be withdrawn from competitive sections.
SPECIFIC RULES & REGULATIONS FOR THE BELGIAN COMPETITION - All general rules & regulations apply
- Films should be finished after the previous deadline of Docville (January1st, 2017)
- Films -although preferred- are not required to have premiere status at the time of the festival
SPECIFIC RULES & REGULATIONS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION - All general rules & regulations apply
- Documentaries sent in for the international competition need to be (at least) Belgian premieres (can't be shown on TV, internet, festivals, cinemas or other public venues in Belgium).
- Submitted films should have been completed after January 1st 2017.
AUDIENCE AWARD
- If your film does not comply with one or more of the rules stated above, you can still submit your film. However, it will not be eligible for a jury award. If screened in one of the non-competitive sections, it will be eligible for the audience award.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR SHORT FILMS - There is VERY limited place in the current programme for short films.
- Short films OVER 15 minutes are strongly discouraged.
- Short films can NOT compete in any of the competitive sections.
Dates and deadlines: Earlybird Extreme: July 1, 2018 Earlybird: September 1, 2018 Regular deadline: December 15, 2018 Notification Date: March 4, 2019 Event Date: March 27 – April 4, 2019 For further information and to submit you film, please visit the website: https://filmfreeway.com/docville |
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6. Call for entries: The British Independent Film Festival |
The British Independent Film Festival is a festival run by independent filmmakers for independent filmmakers. It is organized by the Film Festival Guild and therefore has links to festivals around the world. The Festival provides opportunities for independent filmmakers to have their films screened at great red carpet-style venues to a passionate audience of film professionals, film students, journalists and the general public. The Festival aims to promote and support independent filmmaking. BIFF 2019 will be hosted at the Empire Cinema, in Leicester Square on the 7th and 8th of June 2019. There are a number of awards up for grabs at the Festival, including the prestigious British Lion Award for Achievement in Film on a Low Budget. Festival’s categories: - Feature Film
- Any film over 55 minutes in length.
- Films with distribution are allowed.
- Films that have already screened are allowed.
- Short Film
- Any film under 55 minutes in length.
- Student Film
- Any student film with a running time under 55 minutes.
- Music Video
- Any music video under 15 minutes in length.
- Documentary
- A documentary (including factual, non-factual & mockumentary) of any length.
- Unproduced Screenplays
- A screenplay that has not been produced prior to submission.
For further information and to submit you film, please visit: https://www.filmfestivalguild.com/ |
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7. Call for entries: Brazil International Film Festival |
The 4th Brazil International Film Festival (BRIFF) will take place from 23rd until 27th May 2019. BRIFF has continued to grow and develop into a screening opportunity for filmmakers. The festival screens Short Films (Films under 30 minutes length), Feature Films (Films under 130 minutes length), Documentaries, Animation, TV-Web Series and Student Films of every genre. Terms and conditions: · All non-English films must have English subtitles. · At this time, the festival is only requesting online submissions and all materials must be viewable online. · By submitting to the festival, you agree to allow your film (or other artistic work) to be screened by the festival during the festival run, for which you are submitting, at no charge to the festival. · All media selected by the festival will be asked to provide promotional materials, but no promotional materials must be sent until selection. · By submitting to the festival you are admitting copyright ownership of everything submitted. · The festival reserves the right to disqualify any submission at any time, if there is any question of ownership, copyright infringement or any sign of disrespect (in any form of media) to the festival or its representatives. All fees are non-refundable.
BIFF is an Online Screening Festival. To submit your film, please visit the website: http://www.briff.info/ |
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