1. THEME
The theme of short films and / or feature films will be horror, fantasy, thriller and / or suspense.
2. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ENTRANTS
Participation in the contest is open and any amateur or professional person of any nationality can participate in it.
3. SUBMISSION PERIOD
The works may be submitted only by the FilmFreeway website, within the dates indicated therein.
4. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WORKS
The shorts will have a maximum duration of 20 minutes.
The films will have a minimum duration of 60 minutes.
They can be done with any type of audiovisual technique (animation, mobile, video camera, digital video, cinema, 4k, ...).
Those selected will be asked for a copy in DCP for the screening.
It is mandatory that all short films and feature films have Spanish subtitles. Unless the language in which it is performed is Spanish.
Works will not be accepted where the authors put music that is not original for the film or that does not have their exploitation rights.
6. THE JURY
The jury is always made up of professionals from the world of cinema and culture and some critics from the sector.
7. SELECTION CRITERIA
The selection of the films will be made by the 4 programmers of the Festival, valuing the relationship with the theme of Fantboi, artistic quality, creativity and originality of the work.
8. SELECTION SYSTEM
After the selection of the films, a laurel and certificate of participation from Fantboi will be given, in addition to informing all participants whether they have been selected or not.
There will be both official selection and films out of competition.
9. DELIVERY OF prizes AND PROJECTION
Physical trophies will be delivered and, if you are unable to pick up the trophy in person, it will be sent to your home or address indicated by the winner. Like a diploma in the case of special mention of the jury.
The selected short and feature films will be screened in sessions from June 6 to 9, 2024, dates on which the festival is held. The organization will decide the order and date of the screening. Likewise, the time and days of its screening will be notified by all means available to the organization.
10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The presentation of a short film or feature film involves, by the participant, the non-exclusive transfer of the material to the organizing entities for use in the different scheduled activities of the festival. In addition to having the possibility of an online version during the festival week on the Filmin platform.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF THE BASES
The presentation to this contest implies, on the part of the participants, the knowledge and acceptance of the present bases and the decision and modification of the jury decision.
These rules are subject to possible modifications and / or annexes for reasons beyond the organization.
For any questions, you can contact the organization at the following email: festival@fantboi.com
