*Feature Zone:
Our specially curated competition for feature film programme will be will be selected by our celebrity curator.
*Doc Zone:
This series will feature powerful documentaries that bring light to significant and challenging stories that need to be voiced.
*Shorts Zone:
Innovative and challenging shorts from all over the world.
*The Masters Zone:
Leading experts in the industry will be cover all aspects of filmmaking. Some of the topics will include Direction, Production, Camera, Sound, Lighting, Set Design, Script Writing, Casting, Costume design, marketing etc.
*Masters Workshops:
We will also host a number of masterclass workshops, with leading experts on the topics listed above.
Feature Zone: A trophy to the best film
Documentary Zone: A trophy to the best film
Short film zone: A cash prize of 5,000 Euro's to the director of the best short film
Features and Documentaries:
Regulations
International Feature Film Competition 2023
&
International Documentary Film Competition 2023
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
all genres are accepted (animation, fiction, documentary, experimental)
completed 1st of January 2022 or later
completed productions only (working copies accepted ONLY if agreed with the festival)
A film can be submitted only once
premiere not required
accepted screening formats DCP or Digital File (Apple ProRes 422 or H.264)
screening copy must be in or subtitled in English
submitter is responsible for all the copyrights
by submitting the film, you commit to the screening if the film is selected
no screening fee for selected films
Regular deadline September , submission fee 40 €/film
SUBMISSION
submissions can be made via Filmfreeway
register to the site (if not done earlier)
fill in the submission form carefully
upload at least 3 stills of the film (300 dpi)
make sure the preview file is working correctly
preview file must be in English or subtitled in English
submit to Dingle Film Festival – International Feature Film Competition 2023 or, in case of a documentary Dingle Film Festival – International Documentary Film Competition 2023
make the payment
final selections are announced in October at www.dinglefilmfest.com
the submitters of the films will be notified before the public announcement
JURIES AND PRIZES
The organisers will nominate an International Jury of three members. The following prizes will be given to the film directors:
Grand Prix: a Festival trophy/diploma
Special Mention(s)
In addition to the prizes mentioned above and with the approval of the festival, it is also possible for other organisations and associations to award films in both International Competitions.
IF THE FILM IS SELECTED
information given in the entry form (synopsis, credits etc.) will be used as such in all printed and online publications, social media etc
screening copy must be delivered at least two (2) weeks before the festival
screening copy must have English subtitles and be identical to the preview copy
festival is authorised to make one excerpt not exceeding 3 minutes of the total running time of the selected films to be used in promoting the festival in various media
festival will insure the screening copy while in the festival’s possession (The insurance will follow the regulations of FIAPF)
festival will cover the return expenses of the screening copy if needed
festival will not pay screening fees for films selected into the competition
DINGLE ONLINE FILM LIBRARY
Films selected to the International Competition will automatically be entered into Dingle Film Festival’s Online Film Library. The Online Film Library is available for accredited professionals only and is open for one (1) month, November 2023.
NON-SPECIFIED CASES
Any such cases not mentioned in these regulations will be left to the festival’s consideration (in accordance with FIAPF International Regulations). By submitting the entry form the submitter acknowledges that they have read, understood and accepted the regulations without reservation.
If you have questions related to regulations, timetables etc., please contact info@dinglefilmfest.com
Shorts:
Regulations
International Short Film Competition 2023
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
all genres are accepted (animation, fiction, documentary, experimental)
maximum length 20 minutes (including credits)
completed 1st of January 2022 or later
completed productions only (working copies accepted ONLY if agreed with the festival)
A film can be submitted only once
premiere not required
accepted screening formats DCP or Digital File (Apple ProRes 422 or H.264)
screening copy must be in or subtitled in English
submitter is responsible for all the copyrights
by submitting the film, you commit to the screening if the film is selected
no screening fee for selected films
Final deadline September 16, submission fee 25 €/film
SUBMISSION
submissions can be made via Shortfilmdepot or FilmFreeway
register to the site (if not done earlier)
fill in the submission form carefully
upload at least one still photo of the film (300 dpi)
make sure the preview file is working correctly
preview file must be in English or subtitled in English
submit to Dingle Film Festival – International Short Film Competition 2022
make the payment
final selections are announced in October at www.dinglefilmfest.com
the submitters of the films will be notified before the public announcement
JURIES AND PRIZES
The organisers will nominate an International Jury of three members. The following prizes will be given to the film directors:
Grand Prix: 5000 € and the Festival trophy/diploma
Special Mention(s)
In addition to the prizes mentioned above and with the approval of the festival, it is also possible for other organisations and associations to award films in the International Competition.
IF THE FILM IS SELECTED
information given in the entry form (synopsis, credits etc.) will be used as such in all printed and online publications, social media etc
screening copy must be delivered at least two (2) weeks before the festival
screening copy must have English subtitles and be identical to the preview copy
festival is authorised to make one excerpt not exceeding 10% or max. 3 minutes of the total running time of the selected films to be used in promoting the festival in various media
festival will insure the screening copy while in the festival’s possession (The insurance will follow the regulations of FIAPF)
festival will cover the return expenses of the screening copy if needed
festival will not pay screening fees for films selected into the competition
DINGLE FILM FEST ONLINE FILM FESTIVAL
Films selected into the International Competition may also be screened online for the festival audience in Ireland if agreed by the submitter. Dingle online film festival will be available via www.dinglefilmfest.com for two (2) weeks following the festival.
DINGLE FILM FEST ONLINE FILM LIBRARY
Films selected to the International Competition will automatically be entered into Dingle Film Festival’s Online Film Library. The Online Film Library is available for accredited professionals only and is open for one (1) month, November 2022.
NON-SPECIFIED CASES
Any such cases not mentioned in these regulations will be left to the festival’s consideration (in accordance with FIAPF International Regulations). By submitting the entry form the submitter acknowledges that they have read, understood and accepted the regulations without reservation.
If you have questions related to regulations, timetables etc., please contact info@dinglefilmfest.com
