15th INTERNATIONAL HALF FESTIVAL 2023
(Haiku Amateur Little Film Festival)

Haiku Amateur Little Film Festival (HALF Festival) for short films of less than 5 minutes, is being annually organized by INSIGHT, the creative group, an association of amateur short film makers based at Palakkad, with operations worldwide.

Our site: www.insightthecreativegroup.com e-mail: insightthecreativegroup@gmail.com

Category1
Short films of less than 5 minutes (Haiku)
Category2
Short films of less than 1 minute (Mynoote)

PRIZE STRUCTURE
Golden Screen Award (HALF): Rs. 50, 000/- in cash + Trophy + Certificate
5 Runner up Awards : Rs. 5,000/- in cash + Certificate to each

Silver Screen Award ( Mynoote): Rs. 10, 000/- in cash + Trophy + Certificate

GUIDELINES FOR SENDING IN ENTRIES

Visit our website www.insightthecreativegroup.com and upload the soft copies of the following:

1. The digital file of the film in MP4 format with sufficient resolution for projection.
2. Properly filled up entry form with synopsis,
3. Photograph of the director
4. Posters and Film Stills

All the above are to be received by Insight on or before 31st July, 2025.

SUBMISSION THROUGH FilmFreeway WITH THE FOLLOWING LINK

REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Any number of entries can be sent to one or both the categories. However, each entry must be submitted with separate entry form and entry fee.
2. Films which fall under any of the following categories will not be accepted:
1) Animation 2) Documentary 3) Music Album.
3. There is no language bar, but for films other than in English or Malayalam, subtitle in English is compulsory.
4. Each entry must be the original work of the entrant and shall not infringe on any copyright or any other right of any other individual, institution or organization.
5. It is the responsibility of the entrant to obtain all necessary rights and permissions regarding all contents like story, music, etc. and all participants like scriptwriters, actors, musicians, etc.
6. Each entrant agrees that the Organizers will not be held liable for any copyright infringement perpetrated by him/her or his/her short film/s.
7. The Organizers reserve the right not to screen any film(s) for any reason they deem valid and their decision shall be final.
8. The Jury will consist of eminent personalities from the film field.
9. There will be open forum discussions after screening of each film.

KEY DATES

Last date for accepting entries ` : 31st July 2025
Announcement of selected entries : 10th August, 2025
HALF Festival & Screening of selected entries : 13th and 14th September, 2025
Announcement of Awards & Distribution of Prizes : 14th September 2025

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that I have read the regulations and requirements and agree to abide by them and that the work entered by me is entirely my original work free from infringement of any copy right. I also agree that the film may be screened in connection with the festival or otherwise at any time before the public without my further permission. The organizers reserve the right to telecast clippings from the film as part of news coverage of the Festival.

Accept and proceed

Signature

Overall Rating
Quality
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Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Thank you for the selection.
    Our honour to participate.

    September 2024
  • Mohammadreza Setarehshenas

    It was my honor to participate in this great festival.
    Thank you to all the festival staff.🙏🏻🎬

    October 2023
  • Seyed Javad Hosseini

    Hi
    Thanks for your kind email.
    I am totally satisfied with Insight film festival, as all the members were friendly and they were incredibly fast in replying emails and requests. They were completely in touch with the attendees during the days before the closing ceremony. I was really astonished by their time management on the screening day.
    In general, Insight film festival was one of the most credible festivals I had ever attended. Hope success for all those who involved in this honorable festival.
    Best regards
    Seyed Javad Hosseini

    September 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much.

  • It was not up to the mark, as expected. Selection of most of the films were Amateurish. Results were also seemed to be unfair, as there were some really Extraordinary films worth awarding.
    Looking for a professional festival atleast next year.

    September 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your comments. Well noted.

  • It is a very interesting and unique festival in its own way. I am honored and very happy that my two films were selected at this wonderful festival and finally awarded! Thank you very much for the high appreciation of my cinematic creations: DANTE CAFFE won the Golden Screen Award and LETTERS FROM THE EASTERN FRONT Runner up Award.

    September 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your comments