The Regulation of the China International New Media Short Film Festival KingBonn Awards
1. About Competition
1.1 The KingBonn Awards (Short Film Director Supporting Program) is an important competition of the CSFF, which aims to encourage the creation of excellent new media short films across the globe, discover and support film-making talents, incubate high-quality innovated film and television projects, build an international platform for professional communication and promote the development of new media short film culture.
1.2 The KingBonn Awards (Short Film Director Supporting Program) establishes a number of programs every year, which subject to the announcement of the current year.
2. Requirements for Entries
2.1 The entry must not contain or involve (including text, dialogue, music, monologue, scenes, background, etc.) content that contravenes the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China; must not contain or involve content that is related to religious, racial, or ethnic discrimination; must not contain or involve content that is related to pornography, violence, drugs, and gambling; must not plagiarize or infringe the copyright of others.
2.2 The entries for the CSFF KingBonn Awards (Short Film Director Supporting Program) must be directed or co-directed by the applicant himself/herself. Co-directors can jointly apply for the competition. Applicant should confirm to have full copyright of their short film and guarantee that the music, script, subtitles of dialogue and monologue, and all other contents included in the short film are copyrighted, or legally authorized by relevant right holders. The Organizing Committee assumes no legal liability arising from copyright issues, which shall be borne by the applicant. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to disqualify the applicant and withdraw the supporting fund, trophy, and certificate in the case of disputes over the copyright of the shortlisted entry.
2.3 The film and television organization, producer, distributor, or related organization of the submitted short films is obliged to ensure the legal compliance of the short film and the authenticity of the submitted materials. If the materials are verified to be inconsistent with the actual situation, CSFF Organizing Committee has the right to disqualify the applicant and withdraw the supporting fund, the trophy, and the certificate.
2.4 The Organizing Committee will not pay for the mailing and insurance costs of the short film and related materials, and shall not be liable for the loss or damage of the short film in the mailing process or for any data loss or damage caused by force majeure. Mailed DVDs, flash disks, and other related materials will not be returned, and applicants are required to keep their own backups.
2.5 For any entries under review of the CSFF, an application cancellation will not be approved.
3.Promotions for Entries
3.1 Applicants applying for the KingBonn Awards (Short Film Director Supporting Program) are deemed to have agreed to authorize the Organizing Committee of the CSFF and its executive organization a long-term free license to publish and disseminate the synopsis, stills, photos of the production team, and other relevant information on CSFF official website: www.csff.com.cn, newspapers, radio, television, internet, mobile phones, and other media, printed materials and publications. Once the entry is submitted, the applicant is deemed to have consented to the disclosure.
3.2 Applicants applying for the KingBonn Awards (Short Film Director Supporting Program) are deemed to have agreed to authorize Organizing Committee of the Short Film Festival and its executing organization to act as non-exclusive agents for recommending the short film's participation in other competitions, screenings, and festival-related events. The Committee will provide the director with event information and explanations, while also ensuring necessary protection of copyright and directorial rights.
3.3 Applicants applying for the KingBonn Awards (Short Film Director Supporting Program) are deemed to have agreed to authorize the Organizing Committee of the CSFF and its executive organization a long-term free license to edit and use the content of their short films for promotion propose.
3.4 Unless otherwise stated, applicants applying for the KingBonn Awards (Short Film Director Supporting Program) are deemed to have agreed to authorize the Organizing Committee and its executive organization to screen their short films on CSFF official website or third-party TV channels and online platforms in cooperation with the Organizing Committee and its executive organization. The Organizing Committee shall provide necessary protection for the copyrights of the short films as well as the rights of the directors, and the applicants agree not to charge any fees for the aforementioned acts of authorization.
4.Selection
4.1 The CSFF KingBonn Awards (Short Film Director Supporting Program) Selection consists of three stages: the sea selection, pre-selection, and final evaluation. During the period of the sea selection, the Selection Committee will review the qualification of the entries, and recommend the short films for both pre-selection and the CSFF International Short Film Screening. Pre-Selection Committee will select the final shortlisted entries and the International Selection Committee will select the winner of each award.
4.2 The judges of the Sea Selection Committee, the Pre-Selection Committee, and the International Selection Committee are composed of experts, scholars, film critics, directors, screenwriters, actors, and other professionals in the film & new media industry. The judges should perform the duties in accordance with the selection rules formulated by the Organizing Committee.
5.Shortlist for the Competition
5.1 Under the safety prevention of COVID-19 premise, directors of the finalists of the CSFF KingBonn Awards will be invited to participate in the activities of the CSFF during the current year in Shenzhen. The Organizing Committee will cover the accommodation fees and the round-trip transportation fees for one director of each finalist. In the case of co-directing, the Organizing Committee will cover the expenses of only one person. The invitation cannot be transferred to a third party.
5.2 The Organizing Committee and its executive organization will conduct offline exhibitions and screenings of the shortlisted works in public venues such as theaters, universities, and squares, fostering exchange and sharing.
5.3 The Organizing Committee and its executive organization will offer priority participation opportunities in CSFF Project Pitches for the shortlisted directors, and support for engaging in collaborative discussions during the China (Shenzhen) International TV Drama & TV Program Fair.
5.4 Shortlisted directors with creative projects or WIP projects will have the chance to receive support from the Organizing Committee and its executive organization, including but not limited to script evaluations, investment and financing, and distribution promotion.
5.5 Shortlisted directors will have the opportunity to be invited to participate in the creation of film and television projects by the Organizing Committee and its executing organization.
5.6 The Organizing Committee and its executing organization will provide interview and promotional opportunities for the shortlisted directors and their teams, and promote them on the official platforms of the CSFF and its media partners.
6.Results Announcement
6.1 The winners of each award of the CSFF KingBonn Awards will be selected by the International Selection Committee, and the results will be announced at the Award Ceremony of each year. The CSFF official website are the designated platforms for the release of the winners.
CSFF official website: www.csff.com.cn
7.Awarding
7.1 Winners of the CSFF KingBonn Awards will obtain supporting funds, trophies, and certificates issued by the CSFF Organizing Committee.
7.2 The supporting funds shall be used for the creation of the selected director's next work and must be received by the selected director himself/herself. The selected director should sign the Bonus Payment Agreement with the CSFF Organizing Committee and provide the materials required for receiving the supporting fund. The personal information provided in each material must be consistent with the selected director himself/herself. In the case of co-directing, work-for-hire, or other agreed rights holders related, the selected director shall negotiate with the related parties separately after receiving the supporting funds.
7.3 In the case of co-directing, the certificate will be awarded to each director, while there is only one trophy and the amount of the supporting funds remains unchanged. After receiving the accurate materials from the selected director, the CSFF Organizing Committee will abide by the relevant provisions of the Regulations for the Implementation of the Individual Income Tax Law of the People's Republic of China and pay the actual amount after deducting individual income tax.
7.4 The trophy and certificate will be presented at the Award Ceremony of each year. If the winning director cannot attend the ceremony, the trophy and certificate will be kept by the CSFF Organizing Committee. Once required to mail, the director should afford the cost of mailing on his/her own, and CSFF Organizing Committee will not be responsible for any loss or damage to the trophy or certificate due to mailing.
8.Others
8.1 In case of litigation regarding an application, the disputes shall be submitted to the People’s Court in Shenzhen, China.
8.2 The organizing committee of China International New Media Short Film Festival reserves the right to revise this Regulation, including the rules, terms, and other relevant provisions.
8.3 This Regulation is effective immediately upon publication. Any group or individual who submits a short film and registers for the competition is deemed to have understood and agreed with the above terms and instructions.
8.4 The CSFF Organizing Committee reserves the right of final interpretation of this Regulation.
Organizing Committee of
China International New Media Short Film Festival
September 2023
