OPPORTUNITIES BULLETIN #207 August 2020 |
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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Deadline extended for Jordanian Short Film Competition as part of the 32nd European Film Festival
Call for applications: The Rabat International Author Film Festival 2020 Call for applications: Berlinale Talents 2021 Call for submissions: Berlin Independent Film Festival 2021 Call for submissions: Glasgow Film Festival 2021 Call for submissions: The 29th Raindance Film Festival 2021 |
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Deadline extended for Jordanian Short Film Competition as part of the 32nd European Film Festival |
The European Delegation in Jordan and EUNIC Jordan in partnership with the Royal Film Commission - Jordan (RFC), is organizing the 32nd edition of the European Film Festival which will be held online from September 3rd-13th, 2020
The festival is calling for Jordanian short films (all categories) to compete. The film needs to have been produced through an educational program (university, school, workshop) in Jordan
:Rules and regulations
Filmmakers should be residing in Jordan
The film should have been done as part of their university/school education or training program
The film must be at least partly shot in Jordan
The film should not exceed 10 minutes
The film must have been produced after 2017
Each director can submit one film only
All genres are accepted (narrative, documentary, animation, experimental)
If the film is in Arabic, it must be subtitled in English
If the film is in a foreign language, it must be subtitled in Arabic
- The director or producer should provide two DVD or Blu-Ray copies of the film (which will not be returned) to the address below. Sending the film electronically by link will not be acceptable
Prize
Based on the selection of the jury, ONE winner will be selected.(S)he will receive a voucher of filming equipment in the value of 1,000 JOD
:For more information on the application form, please visit
The deadline for submissions is on 20 August 2020 |
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Call for applications: The Rabat International Author Film Festival 2020 |
The Rabat International Author Film Festival (FICAR) (Festival International du Cinema D'Auteur de Rabat) is dedicated to the Author cinema, a true cinema of art and thought in all its forms, to brave films, demanding, intelligent, even radicals who destroy the clichés; films that have an urgency and a personal writing dedicated to humanity in all its forms
The festival will take place from 14th until 20th November 2020
:Festival’s categories
Feature Fiction Films Feature Documentary Films (International Short Films (All Genres (Moroccan Short Films (All Genres Children Films
For rules and regulations, please visit: https://filmfreeway.com/RabatInternationalAuthorFilmFestival
For any inquiries, please write to: ficarabat@gmail.com
:Deadlines
September 1, 2020: Exceptional Deadline September 21, 2020: End of Summer Deadline
/For further information, please visit the festival’s website: https://www.festivalrabat.ma |
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Call for applications: Berlinale Talents 2021 |
The applications for Berlinale Talents 2021 are now open (deadline: September 1, 2020 at 12:00 noon CEST
Established in 2003, Berlinale Talents is the festival’s talent development programme for the world’s top 250 emerging filmmakers and drama series creators. It consists of a creative Summit with talks and films; Talents Labs with workshops and mentorship tailored to specific disciplines; and numerous networking events. Berlinale Talents is not a “school“ for those taking their very first steps in the industry. Rather, participants are working professionals, and experts and mentors see them as equals. During six packed days, you’ll come into contact with hundreds of new ideas and numerous like-minded people
Click here to apply: https://www.berlinale-talents.de/bt/berlin/ap/info/index
؟Who can apply
Berlinale Talents is aimed at film and television professionals with an existing track record of work and who are willing to share their experiences with others. To be eligible, you need to have made either one feature-length film, two short films or a high-quality drama series that have screened internationally or won awards. Students are only admitted in very exceptional cases, e.g. if they have previously worked in the film business
If you wish to apply as a distributor, sales agent or audience designer, you should have been involved in either the distribution or sale of at least two feature-length films or be responsible for a cinema space or festival, e.g. as a curator. If you’re applying as a critic, you should regularly publish film-related articles, interviews or essays on professional platforms. If you wish to apply as a distributor or sales agent, you should have been involved in either the distribution or sale of at least two feature-length films
Berlinale Talents is aimed at emerging creatives with an existing portfolio of films or series. To see if you’re eligible and get a quick overview of the application process, please visit: https://www.berlinale-talents.de/channel/how-to-apply.html#Application%20Requirements
Still have questions? Read FAQs https://www.berlinale-talents.de/story/34/faq.html
Or write to: talents@berlinale.de |
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| Call for submissions: Berlin Independent Film Festival 2021 |
The Berlin Independent Film Festival’s (BIFF) team will present another festival of independent filmmaking from February 11-15, 2021 at one of Berlin’s favorite independent cinemas, the Babylon, Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 30, 10178
BIFF is dedicated to showcasing emerging international film talent
Offering plenty of screening opportunities for indie films, BIFF is developing into a business hub for the low-budget film industry. BIFF hosts workshops and networking social events where attending filmmakers help each other out with marketing advice and EFM tips
Rules & Terms
Preview format should be digital submission, either through a submission platform, or via a hosting platform like Vimeo. If digital submission is impossible for you, drop an email and the festival will work it out
If you are submitting more than one entry, a separate submission is required for each film
Please send any related press materials, including electronic press kit, and photos to info@berlinfest.com
:Deadlines
September 11, 2020: Earlybird Deadline October 16, 2020: Regular Deadline December 4, 2020: Late Deadline December 28, 2020: Extended Deadline
/For further information, please visit: http://www.berlinfest.com/film-submission |
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Call for submissions: Glasgow Film Festival 2021 |
Submissions for Glasgow Film Festival 2021 are now OPEN
GFF accepts features from all over the world. Successful submissions are sorted into a specific programme strands, including music features, documentary, Scottish features, films aimed at audiences under 25 years old, and experimental features
:Feature Film and Documentaries Submission Requirements
Runtime: minimum 60 minutes
Completion date: Projects must be completed after 1 September 2019 Place of origin: GFF welcomes submissions from around the world. All non-English speaking films must have English subtitles Premiere status: Film must be a Scottish premiere. Films available publicly online are not eligible Distribution status: Projects may have distribution GFF does not accept short films
Submission Deadlines
Early bird deadline: Friday 21 August Regular deadline: Friday 11 September Late deadline: Friday 2 October Extended deadline: Friday 23 October (midnight)
For further information, please visit: https://glasgowfilm.org/glasgow-film-festival/about-the-festival/submissions |
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| Call for submissions: The 29th Raindance Film Festival 2021 |
Raindance Film Festival invites UK and International producers and filmmakers to submit their films to its 29th edition that will take place between October 27th and November 6th 2021 in central London
Submission Eligibility - All submissions must have been completed after 1 January 2019 - Raindance requires at least a UK premiere for any feature film - There is no premiere policy for short films and music videos - Work-in-progress and films with distribution are accepted
Films must be submitted via online screener ONLY. The festival does not accept films sent over by DVD. No subsequent cuts are accepted or more complete versions of submitted films, therefore changing or updating the originally submitted link is not accepted. Only one version of the film will be reviewed by programmers
Submissions will be accepted from 1 August 2020. The early deadline is Monday 26 April 2021; the regular deadline is Monday 24 May 2021; the late deadline is Monday 5 July 2021. Early entry is encouraged but in no way guarantees acceptance. Films must be submitted via online screener ONLY
For further information, please visit: https://filmfreeway.com/Raindance |