Pitch + Short- criteria for FMM & GMW
Everything we need to know about your project is either in your head or already in your computer. So, send us a short video that combines all the necessary info and elements to tell us about your project.
Requires that the filmmaker produces a sizzle reel or "Sizzling Pitch" (runtime 1 minute) of an idea that he/she has for a project to pitch to submit.
Your Sizzling Pitch entry to be considered by our jurors on the https://filmfreeway.com/festival/FloridaMediAMarket Florida Media Market competition portal should be composed of these three parts:
a) Must include a synopsis, character description, and if applicable, a script.
b) Include this media kit:
Intentions: of the creator, director, producer and/or any other author attached to the project [120 words each]
Trans media Dimension of the project (what platforms your project aims for) [120 words]
Financial Model: [120 words]
Estimated Budget: (in dollars)
Main needs and challenges you are facing at this stage of the project [3 entries, 60 words each]
Team: who you are and who you are looking for to collaborate with (120 words)
Related links to your online presence (mini site, teaser, project maquette, facebook page, twitter feed, blog) [4 links max]
c) Include the Sizzling Pitch and an edited ONE minute clip of your Sizzling Pitch that will be used during the pitching on the day of the competition.-All non-English films must have English sub-titles.
Ready for Distribution Movie
A Movie Ready for Distribution entry to be considered by our jurors should have:
1) An attached press/ media kit.
2) An upload version of your movie.
Documentary
A Ready for Distribution Documentary entry to be considered by our jurors should have:
1) An attached press/ media kit
2) An upload version of your documentary TV Shows A Ready for Distribution TV Show entry to be considered by our jurors should have:
1) An attached press/ media kit
2) An upload version of your TV show
TV Show or Web Series
The Florida Media Market considers a RFD “TV show” or "web series" show to already have AT LEAST 7 episodes produced irrespective of the genre. Under no circumstance will FMM consider a web series with only one produced episode.
A Ready for Distribution TV Show or Web Series Scripted entry to be considered by our jurors should have:
1) An attached press/ media kit
2) An upload version of your TV show (one episode)
Scripts – Upload a complete script Inspirational, Family, Faith based for FMM/GMW 90 to 120 pages
To compete, candidates must enter a two-page maximum description of an original project describing the main idea and the continuity of the project. Please upload feature films and/or trailers on to the Secure Online Screeners on https://filmfreeway.com/festival/FloridaMediAMarket or follow the instructions on FloridaMediaMarket.com. As well, upload a press/ media kit with your film.
Any questions email filmmaker@floridamediamarket.com
****FILMMAKERS MUST HAVE WGA CERTIFICATION OR COPYRIGHT****
****SUBMIT AS A QUICKTIME FILE*****
Please direct yourself to http://www.floridamediamarket.com for further trailer entry registration information. See Rules and Regulations for details
GENERAL RULES
In each of these categories, a special prize will be attributed to the entry that best promotes the needs of each of its target audiences. For more details, select a Category of Entry to View. FINAL DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: October 25, 2014
• The entrant must be the original writer or one of the original writers
• In case of co-writing, the partners should decide who the entrant is to avoid duplicate entries.
• All material submitted must be COPYWRITING at www.copyright.org or www.wga.com. http://www.egeda.com/
• Duplicate entries will not be refunded.
• It is the entrant's responsibility to choose the category which best fits the entry. Each entry will be judged in the category selected by the entrant. FMM organizers urge each entrant to ensure that each program is entered in the suitable category.
• Contact filmmaker@floridamediamarket.com for assistance if you are unsure of the correct category.
• Each entry should be entered in one category only.
•For our Ready for distribution competition, in all categories you must upload your movie and press kit, following the web instructions. *All movies, documentaries or TV shows, must have subtitles in English if the audio is in another language.
Questions should be directed to filmmaker@floridamediamarket.com
Technical requirements for a trailer submission accompanying an Entry:
• No full commercial or long commercial blacks.
• No burned-in time codes.
• Avoid copyright disclaimers beyond the start of the trailer.
• Please note: Deadline for completion of all video uploads is October 25, 2014.
• Fees Payment is online, by credit card following the indications described on the entry form.
• An additional $30 administrative fee will be charged to both early bird and final entries when candidate will wish to pay by check, bank draft, or wire transfer.
• Please contact filmmaker@floridamediamarket.com to make this special arrangement.
*Fees are non-refundable, including fees paid for ineligible or duplicate entries. Please confer with co- producers prior to entry.
• Please attach trailer through Secure Online Screener on https://filmfreeway.com/festival/FloridaMediAMarket
• For our Ready for distribution competition, in all categories you must upload your movie and press kit, following the web instructions.
Contact filmmaker@floridamediamarket.com for any additional questions on how to submit and additional payment methods***
