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FEES
If you are from one of the following countries request a waiver at info@gsifa.ch: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Russia, Syria, Venezuela, Belarus, Myanmar, Central African Republic, Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Somalia, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Palestine
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SUBMISSION
Online digital submission only via filmfreeway.com
Each submitter declares to be the author or rights owner of the submitted film and to own all literary, dramatic and musical rights guaranteeing LAD against any claims, conflicts and legal action concerning the presentation of the film. The information requested, including photos, is required for electronic and paper, media linked to LAD. This information will also be used on the Internet and LAD's database.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All films must be original productions and must have been produced after January 2024.
Premiere status is not required.
On the submission form, entrants must provide the following information: film credits, image material, synopsis and director’s filmography, e-mail, address, and a contact phone number.
It is important that you include correct and complete contact information with your submission.
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SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
The jury is made of experts in the film and animation industry.
Entrants will be notified of the final selection results no later than September, directly via FilmFreeway.
After being notified, films cannot be withdrawn.
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FORMATS
Selected submissions for screening must be submitted in one of these formats: Digital Cinema Package (DCP), H.264, ProRes 422 HQ.
Films must be available to download via FilmFreeway, wetransfer, or FTP (for DCP).
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SUBTITLES
Films can be submitted in any language.
Films with no English or Italian dialogues must be submitted with English or Italian subtitles.
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PROMOTION
We reserve the right to use extracts from submissions for promotional use across all established media, print and digital.
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SCREENING
Selected films for screening must be deposited with the festival organizers at least 14 days before the festival begins. Failure to do so may lead to the cancellation of your screening.
The festival will not pay any film screening fees.
