SLEEPING GIANTS FILM FESTIVAL
An Indie Film Festival at the gateway to Narnia

"Do not cite the Deep Magic to me, Witch. I was there when it was written"
– C.S Lewis – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

With the success of 2017 showcases Sleeping Giants Film Festival is back for 2018; in association with The Lough and Quay, The Little Green Door, Warrenpoint, Mark Nugent Film and Narrow Water Studio. We accept both fact and fiction shorts. So whether it's a narrative or documentary short then the Sleeping Giants Film Festival is for you! #SGFilmFest

The Sleeping Giants Film Festival will include a number of elements and competitions, as well as screenings and a closing gala.

Sleeping Giants Opening Night – Friday 29th June 2017

The opening night is an event not to be missed. We will screen our selection of International Short Films and the audience will vote for their favourites. The winning film will be announced and screened at Sunday’s Gala.

Finally, we will be screening a feature film, followed by a Q&A. The film for 2018 has not been selected yet. Please watch this space or social media for updates.

Saturday Night at The Movies – Saturday 30th June 2017

The Saturday night will see us showcasing our selection of Homegrown Short Films. The audience will vote for their favourites. The winner will be announced and screened at Sunday’s Gala.

Sleeping Giants Gala – Sunday 2nd July 2017

Sleeping Giants Film Festival closes with this special gala event. We aim to include a 'Homegrown Short' film with a Q & A every year. This year we're pleased to have back last years winner of the short film An Mhallacht/The Curse. They're coming to share their thoughts and experiences with you before announcing the winners of the International Short and Homegrown Short Film competitions as voted for by our audiences followed by a chance to see the films again.

We're also laying on a bit of spread so that you get a chance to talk with film makers and other festival goers. Will then be finishing the event with a live band, downstairs in the bar of The Lough & Quay.

Awards & Prizes

The winning films will receive an award and be invited to next years festival to talk about their up and coming projects.

Rules & Terms

GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS

All films not in the English language are required to have subtitles.

While we do not require premiere status for films to be eligible for the festival.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer film makers feedback on why films are not selected for our festival.

Homegrown Short film Entries MUST be:
1. Under 20 minutes duration
2. Completed in the LAST year (i.e.between March 1st 2017-March 1st 2018)
3. Made on the island of Ireland or have 50% of its team from Ireland for eligibility.
4. Be submitted online.
5. Be Available for competition screening in 1080p/4k DVD/BluRay Format, .MOV, or Quicktime.
6. No refunds will be given in the event of failure to comply to the T&C’s
7. Your film cannot currently be available/viewable on online platforms (e.g. Vimeo/Youtube etc). If your film is available in full on YouTube, etc. then it will be automatically withdrawn from the competition. Excerpts of your film, totalling no more than ten percent of its running time are exempt from this rule.
8. No film involving a committee member of Sleeping Giants Film Festival can be submitted for competition.

International Short film Entries MUST be:
1. Under 20 minutes duration
2. Completed in the LAST year (i.e.between March 1st 2017-March 1st 2018)
3. Made outside the island of Ireland
4. If not in English then your film must have English subtitles.
5. Be submitted online.
6. Be Available for competition screening in 1080p/4k DVD/BluRay Format, .MOV, or Quicktime.
7. No refunds will be given in the event of failure to comply to the T&C’s
8. Your film cannot currently available/viewable on online platforms (e.g. Vimeo/Youtube etc). If your film is available in full on YouTube, etc. then it will be automatically withdrawn from the competition. Excerpts of your film, totalling no more than ten percent of its running time are exempt from this rule.
9. No film involving a committee member of Sleeping Giants Film Festival can be submitted for competition.

The decision of the Shorts Coordinator and selection committee is Final. Due to the busy nature of film festivals, no feedback will be given on our decision.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I have read and accept the terms and conditions of Sleeping Giants Film Festival. I will provide the festival with any additional information required pursuant to these rules and regulations.
I authorise the Sleeping Giants Film Festival to exhibit my film, and if selected, I confirm that an exhibition copy will be available in a required format for screening during the 2017 festival.
I certify that I hold all necessary rights for the submission of this film/video to the Sleeping Giants Film Festival and that all rights and clearances have been made. This film is not subject to any litigation nor is threatened by any litigation. I hold Sleeping Giants Film Festival harmless from damage to, or loss of any or all materials en route to, from or otherwise at the festival. I assume all legal responsibilities therein. By Agreeing to these terms, I transfer to Sleeping Giants Film Festival the right to use excerpts of the submitted film, its stills, and trailers, for the purposes of publicity and marketing of the film at the 2018 festival, and for other non-commercial uses related to the promotion of the 2018 festival. I hereby agree to indemnify Sleeping Giants Film Festival, in the event that such rights have not been properly transferred.
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  • caterina de mata

    Loved to be part of the festival! thanks for all!

    September 2018
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Caterina. We’d love to see a picture of you with your award for our Facebook page :)

  • Roisin Kearney

    A wonderful festival in a beautiful setting. The staff could not have been more helpful and are passionate about film. Will definitely be submitting again.

    July 2018
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  • Mo OConnell

    Wonderful film festival! Quality of films were outstanding and the staff were so friendly and well organised.

    July 2018
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  • pierluigi ferrandini

    Grazie Grazie Grazie Grazie Grazie!

    July 2017
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