The deadline for submissions: 15th May 2019
Entrants can submit short films (3-30 minutes) or feature films (31-120 minutes)
This year’s theme is 'Rebirth’ - A journey of transformation.
Submitted films touching on human interest are encouraged.
Entrants may submit up to 3 films as an individual.
A separate Entry Form must be completed for each film.
Submitted short films must have been completed after 15th May 2017.
Subtitles in English must be embedded into the film. (Closed Captions in French, Spanish or Portuguese are welcome)
For postal entries the film must be submitted as a .MOV on a USB memory Stick, Hard drive or DVD. Online entries should be submitted through FilmFreeway.
Entrants agree that any still images from the film submitted or during the filming process may be used by SFF for promotional purposes.
All applicants are requested to supply a digital film poster (in PDF or JPEG format, A3 portrait).
The Slum Film festival judges reserve the right to exclude from the festival any films that they decree incite violence, radicalization messages or bigotry (this does not mean that the films cannot contain scenes of violence).
Submitted films will be entered into those categories chosen by the entrant.
Entrants of shortlisted films agree that their submitted films can be included in a Festival DVD/ compilation, for distribution to select strategic festival partners. The film maker will be informed of any commercial gain that would result from this type of sharing or requests for use of the material by any third party. SFF endeavors to ensure that no films are issued by SFF to any other party for screening or other forms of exploitation without sending notification to the submitting filmmaker.
The winners and runners up will be announced at the award ceremony.
A panel of judges shall screen all entries received in their entirety. The panel shall shortlist films and videos for Festival participation and for competition. The panel will identify winning films. The judge’s decision is final.
Slum Film Festival does not charge entry fees for its screenings. Screenings are held in various locations in Kenya, (3 cities) and global locations that are communicated through our online portals or via email.
NOTE: Films can also be dropped manually at our offices, 3rd floor KCDF house, Chai Road, Nairobi Kenya.
Agreement
a. Submitted films must be short (3-30 minutes) or feature films (31-120 minutes).
b. The entrant agrees that, should his or her film be shortlisted, Slum Film Festival reserves the right to
i. Include the film on the Festival Film Reel,
ii. Post the trailer on the Slum Film Festival Website or social media pages.
iii. Show clips of the film in its entirety at the festival Award Ceremony, and during any other festival screening.
c. Distribute the film poster to journalists and broadcasters. The submitting party takes all responsibility that the consent of the owner of the Title property, clearances from the copyright owner(s) and performer(s) of music used in the film has all been acquired from the appropriate authorities.
d. Screen the film or share the film to strategic festival partners for a period of two (2) years from the year the film is submitted. Notification of such screenings will be communicated to the submitter.
Submission of the entry form implies the acceptance of all submission regulations above.
