The competition
We have three categories of films in compe
titions between short and feature films as well as
docs.
For this purpose we will organize the competition sections as follows:
1. A competitive section reserved for feature films, fictions produced in 2017
-‐
2018.
2. A competitive section reserved for short
films, fiction produced in 2017
-‐
2018.
3. A competitive section reserved for feature and short films, documentaries produced in 2017
-‐
2018.
The selected films represent a great international choice: Tunisia, France, Morocco, USA,
Norway, Algeria, Palestine,
Lebanon, Italy, Greece, Spain, Egypt ...
The selection of films is always open. The deadline for submission of films in Competition has
been set for 04 November 2018.
Each category will be awarded the following trophies: THE PALM OF GOLD, SILVER or BRONZE
Feature Films and DOCS
CRITERIA
Feature films submitted for selection must meet the following criteria:
• Have been made during the twelve months preceding the Festival.
• Not to have been exploited in Tunisia.
• Not to have been shown at another film ev
ent in Tunisia.
• Not to have been broadcast on the Internet or to be released on DVD.
• The festival does not accept school films, amateur fil
ms, and end
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of
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course projects.
DURATION OF MOVIES
To be selectable a feature must have a duration greater than
60 minutes.
Films with a duration of less than 15 minutes can be shown at the Short Film Selection.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND RECEIPT
The registration deadline is 05 November2018 (it is imperative that on this date, the
registration form has been compl
eted and validated).
One of the media proposed for selection must reach the Festival no later than November 12,
2018
SUPPORT
Whatever the medium used for shooting the film (mini DV, super 8, 35mm, ...), only the following
media are accepted for the prese
lection:
• Digital Cinema Package (DCP): JPEG 2000 server (Doremi DCP 2K4 model) Only reads JPEG
2000 files. Connectivity: RAW bay, e
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Sata, USB. Once the registration is done, contact the film
department who will send you the server certificate, as well as
the email address to send the
KDM.
• Blu
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ray Disc
The film should only be sent once and on one medium.
N.B .: It is possible to present a working copy of the film. By completing the registration form you
will need to specify whether it is the final versio
n or a working version. The presentation of a
working copy does not allow the subsequent presentation of a definitive copy.
SUBTITLES
The Selection Committee will be able to watch a film:
All films must have French and / or English subtitles.
DISPATCH
DCP / Blu
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ray: they are to be sent directly to the address of the Festival
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Department Films
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mentioned at the end of the registration form. If sent by an express transport company, parcels
must bear the words "For cultural use only" and "Without commerc
ial value". Any material sent
by an express transport company, must imperatively have been paid of all the expenses of
transport, and possible customs duties and taxes. In the opposite case, the Festival grants itself
the right to refuse the parcel.
A deli
very by hand or courier is also possible (check our opening hours beforehand).
IF YOUR MOVIE IS SELECTED ...
You will be notified before the official press conference, which takes place around mid
-‐
November.
You will need to project the film in DCP (Digital
Cinema Package) with a JPEG 2000 file.
The Movies Department will give you all the information in a timely manner only if your movie is
selected.
Short Films and DOCS
CRITERIA
Short films submitted for selection must meet the following criteria:
• have
been made during the twelve months preceding the Festival
• not to have been exploited in Tunisia
• have not been broadcast on the Internet
• the duration of the films must not exceed 25 minutes, including credits.
DURATION OF MOVIES
• To be selectable i
n Competition a short film must have a duration greater than 25 minutes
(generic included).
• The Festival does not accept films longer than 25 minutes.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION
• The deadline for registration is 05 November 2018 (it is imperative that
the registration form
has been completed and the download made on this date).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICITIES
How to download your movie online?
We accept most types of source files. If your movie file is on your computer, it is very likely that
you can download
it quickly and easily.
Video specifications
Apple ProRes HD 1080
Audio specifications
48kHz PCM (only uncompressed)
Preparation of the film
Make sure your movie does not have color bars or black bars before or after the movie ends.
Also make sure
your movie is not interlaced (ie with horizontal lines streaking the image,
especially noticeable during sequences with fast motion).
IF YOUR MOVIE IS SELECTED ...
You will be notified before the official press conference, which takes place around mid
-‐
Nov
ember.
You will need to project the film in DCP or Bluray
The Movies Department will give you all the information in a timely manner only if your movie is
selected
