SHORT FILM COMPETITION
(a) Requirements for Entry Films:
1. All films must have been completed between 2023 and 2024.
2. We receive films from all over the world.
3. All genres of films are eligible to participate, except those of an advertisement/commercial nature, and/or music video clips.
4. Entries are not subject to premiere liability limits. Films that have been shown on other occasions are eligible to participate;
5. The submitted films will be selected by the committee and the jury. We will select 15 finalists and the films will be screened at the Madani International Film Festival 2024.
(b) Film Technical Requirements
1. Submit films up to 20 minutes - all genres (including opening and closing credits).
2. Submitted films must include English subtitles.
3. Selected films must be provided in high resolution (ProRes 1080p OR H.264 1080p)
Disclaimer:
1. Uploading your films via FilmFreeway means giving the organizers WATCH ONLY access.
2. We cannot download, copy or share movies uploaded on FilmFreeway
3. Uploading your film work through FilmFreeway DOES NOT GIVE FilmFreeway PERMISSION to use your work other than for competition purposes related to the event/festival in question, in this case, Madani International Film Festival 2024
4. The submitted works will be guaranteed copyright, by the provisions of the applicable law.
5. Films that have been submitted cannot be withdrawn/canceled and/or resubmitted
6. Participation in this event is defined as a willingness to comply with all the conditions and limitations outlined in this list, including and especially the provisions related to the deadlines and technical participation
7. If there are things that can be interpreted ambiguously or there is a conflict of understanding over all of these provisions, the interpretation of the Organizer is the final one.
8. The Organizer has the right to use materials from selected works and their derivative media (still photos, posters, etc.) to make them part of the promotion of the Madani International Film Festival.
9. Unless there is an objection stated in writing by the owner of the film, the Organizer has the right to keep 1 (one) copy of the submitted film for educational, archival, and research purposes.
10. Madani International Film Festival does not provide screening fee for the films selected in this category.
FEATURES NON-COMPETITION
1. We receive feature films from all over the world: above 60 minutes, up to 100 minutes
2. All films must be related to Muslim society (highlighting issues: peace, tolerance, and diversity).
3. Films must have been completed between 2023 and 2024.
4. Films must be available to screen during the Madani International Film Festival 4-9 October 2024.
5. Films must have English subtitles.
6. Madani International Film Festival accepts all genres (fiction, documentary, animation).
7. Selected films must provide a high-resolution film file.
8. Selected films will be screened a maximum of twice during the festival.
9. Madani International Film Festival has the right to use the photos and trailers of the selected films as the festival promotional materials.
10. Madani International Film Festival provides certificates for all selected films.
This is not a film competition, so there won't be any prizes in this section, but we will provide certificates for all selected films and the possibility to be invited (online) to our film discussion.
11. Madani International Film Festival does not provide screening fee for the films selected in this category.
MADANI KIDS NON-COMPETITION
(a) Requirements for Entry Films:
1. All films must have been completed between 2023 and 2024.
2. We receive films from all over the world.
3. Genres accepted are family-friendly and children-friendly films.
4. Entries are not subject to premiere liability limits. Films that have been shown on other occasions are eligible to participate;
5. The submitted films will be selected by the committee. Selected films will be screened at the Madani International Film Festival 2024.
(b) Film Technical Requirements
1. Submit films up to 20 minutes - children-related genres (including opening and closing credits).
2. Submitted films must include English subtitles.
3. Selected films must be provided in high resolution (ProRes 1080p OR H.264 1080p)
Disclaimer:
1. Uploading your films via FilmFreeway means giving the organizers WATCH ONLY access.
2. We cannot download, copy or share movies uploaded on FilmFreeway
3. Uploading your film work through FilmFreeway DOES NOT GIVE FilmFreeway PERMISSION to use your work other than for competition purposes related to the event/festival in question, in this case, Madani International Film Festival 2024
4. The submitted works will be guaranteed copyright, by the provisions of the applicable law.
5. Films that have been submitted cannot be withdrawn/canceled and/or resubmitted
6. Participation in this event is defined as a willingness to comply with all the conditions and limitations outlined in this list, including and especially the provisions related to the deadlines and technical participation
7. If there are things that can be interpreted ambiguously or there is a conflict of understanding over all of these provisions, the interpretation of the Organizer is the final one.
8. The Organizer has the right to use materials from selected works and their derivative media (still photos, posters, etc.) to make them part of the promotion of the Madani International Film Festival.
9. Unless there is an objection stated in writing by the owner of the film, the Organizer has the right to keep 1 (one) copy of the submitted film for educational, archival, and research purposes.
10. Madani International Film Festival does not provide screening fee for the films selected in this category.
