Colortape International Film Festival

Welcome to COLORTAPE FILM FESTIVAL!

CONGRATULATION TO THE 2023 WINNER!
"KOAN OF SPRING" directed by Marc-Olivier Louveau
(Pseudonyme Lou Ma Ho)

More details can be found around mid November (Yes from 15th Nov) at
https://www.colortapeinternational.com/2023/2023filmawards/2023filmawards.html
Thank you!

URGENT NOTE!
Dear Fellow Script Writers, greetings from Colortape film festival! How are you? Hope all is well. I am writing to you to let you know about the progress of the scripts category in the competition.
As you may know many script writers in the recently closed event for 2022-2023 have received a "Nomination" status notification. Meaning some of the writers are still in the running somewhere in the Top 10 in various categories . Unfortunately, ALL scripts awards will be put on hold indefinitely "until further notice". The reason is that most of the scripts have not been assessed or not completely analysed (or at least we don't have the points allocated). Missing are either the complete analysis/evaluation and/or the points/scores. Frankly the situation is dire because two of this year's panelists are caught in the Middle East's current war event, who were assigned upon our request to kindly read and give us their opinions (many are second crucial evaluations). As we would like the scripts to be fairly judged to the highest possible level. In fairness to all participating writers, we cannot release any results to-date, which affects the points allocation and calculations, consequently the decision process on who the runner-ups-potential winners, semi finalists and quarter finalist are in various categories. Which affects the award process. We do'n't normally release the names of the panel of judges or people involved in the assessment process, to reduce the influence and the direct canvassing for support by participants. as In the past has caused us a lot of problems. But just as a point of interest, one of the assessor/panelist is Prof. Brownstein from Israel who happens to be caught in a very bad situation and could not provide us with indications of his deliberation on a group of writers. Not sure how far did he get with the proof-reading, analysis, reporting writing. Also a second panelist based close by in the Middle East, has not responded to our email. Our hunch is that it could be tied up in intel ops or might be held hostage being part of the US government staff based somewhere in the area. So we apologies but there will be a delay for anywhere between 1-3 months until we find other suitable and qualified persons of interest in such a short time to take their places. Alternatively, any suggestions or options are on the table at this time. I was wondering if you would consider reading and scoring reciprocally a randomly chosen fellow competitor's script. I know it sounds, wierd, because there is always the temptation to low-score someone so you can gain more points, seen the eliminations on Master Chef? Big Brother is Watching, or other cooking shows? Good grief.......PLEASE be aware that this is on a FREE voluntary unpaid service basis, as we are all volunteering in running this event and are involved on a part-time basis in the event, one way or another, with no renumeration available if you would accept to help us. Sorry, we are a Not-For-Profit, FREE event with no income/grants or subsidies from anywhere. Everyone involved is doing it for the passion and love for art. Love for film. Please reply this S.O.S. within 48 hours if you can, so we can get things rolling. Ideally each person would be assigned a:
1x Full script it could be hundred+ pages and a
1x Short script less than 80 or 50 pages.
All works are ought to be kept "Confidential, Private and Commercially sensitive information". Must give us assurance in writing that you will not copy, sell, share, disclose or use for personal benefit/gain any of the materials (scripts) received. Same goes for musical scores for those helping in the musical video categories. Please be fair and considerate towards others.Thank you.
Please confirm (respond via email) with a simple YES/NO thank you
Looking forward to hear back to those ardent readers willing to put their hand up.
Thank you for your understanding. Kindly yours Alex Schiller - CEO & Founder
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Thank you for visiting our film submission festival platform. Our audience love your films. Please feel free to submit your works to us.

NEW: Every month two awards (Best Film of the Month & Monthly Honorable Mention) will be given for each category.

Please find for your convenience listed some important links you may want to browse and get more information. Links under constant development, if you find errors PLEASE email us the link thank you!

2023 Film Screening Event, Competition (listing, watch & vote) can be found at
https://www.colortapeinternational.com/2023/2023.html

Before submitting PLEASE read our terms & conditions which can be found at https://www.colortapeinternational.com/terms&conditions.html

A MUST DO: GIVE US THE SCREENER DOWNLOAD ACCESS LINK! It is very IMPORTANT
Festivals need access to films to be able to screen films. Without films screenings at festivals cannot take place. Hence, for participation we need the screener. Due to past bad experience, the data's long travelling distance from one continent to other during playback of films "on the fly" for example European in excess of 10,000km distance away from Australia, continuous and frequent frame freezes ocured during the event, the movies keeps stopping and starting as there was no continuous connection, low bandwidth and relatively slow speed (Australia has a slower internet than many countries around the world). Its a fact.

Nobody wants to watch a film that keeps stopping and starting. 
This kind of technical glitch makes some films unwatchable, if played back from Vimeo, FilmFreeway listing platform. Hence a screener download is a MUST be provided so it an be watched flawlessly, without interruptions, and without getting skipping, lagging frames etc. Thank you for your understanding. CIFF Admin

ABOUT OUR MULTIPLE FILM LISTING PLATFORMS OPPORTUNITY:
In order to increase filmmakers accumulated points received from the public, from views online, you must allow us to screen on our website or outdoor cinema/indoor if available. Optional, not guaranteed. We need to book the location, have permits in place, public liability, council approvals etc.
all subject to availability.

Since, the majority of filmmakers would like to receive the highest score possible, and would like to have their films viewed by the general public.

If you do not want to have your film listed on COLORTAPE FILM FESTIVAL then PLEASE remove your entry from submissions.

More information on submissions/rules can be found at:
Press & Media Releases
http://www.colortapeinternational.com/press&media.html

Privacy Policy
http://www.colortapeinternational.com/Privacy-Policy.html

Event Screening (Indoor/Outdoor - subject to approvals from local councils, weather/environment permits)
https://www.colortapeinternational.com/2023/eventscreening/events.html

Colortape International Film Festival is a privately owned, multicultural film festival promoting worldwide arts & culture through films, while bridging cultural differences, friendship, showcasing the creative vision of filmmakers from over the world. We are strong advocates and promoters of peace, love, friendship and mutual respect. One of very few festivals, if not the only one, to guaranteed acceptance, entry and certification for every filmmaker! Over 4512 filmmakers were rewarded in the past 8/9 years!

Dedicated mainly for international entries who would like to showcase their work to the Australian audience. Offering a transparent and culturally un-biased selection. Opening the door to those who normally get rejected or are unfairly disqualified based on difference in culture.

Local Australian filmmakers, based within our shores or outside can also participate.
We acknowledge that there are many more options available to local filmmakers, we noted in the past that many Australian films also do not get any or the right recognition and acceptance from local film festivals. They ought to be recogised. Even if there are better quality with larger budgets films entered from overseas. We would still like to reward everyone for their hard work, and creative nature.

Colortape is a film competition and film festival offering an Indoor/Outdoor screening opportunity , when possible, to showcase filmmakers work, and reward everyone towards the end of the competitive season.

Colortape festival was nominated as one of the most prestigious and recognized film festivals in the Southern hemisphere & possibly being one of Asia-Pacific's largest multicultural film competition by the number of annual admissions and FREE for the community in Australia.

In 2016, and 2017, 2018 nominated again for a 3rd year in a row for the "Access Community Services Cultural Diversity Award" by state government of Queensland, Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

Our festival endeavours to connect & bridge diverse cultural backgrounds from every corner of the world, whilst providing a sound platform for filmmakers to compete, showcase their work and be rewarded (recognition certified) at the same time, and offered an intimate festival where filmmakers and the audience can share & promote friendship and peace, to be engaged in the art of film and cinema.