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The eighth edition of the annual Wales International Film Festival (WalesIFF) will be held online (virtually) on 19-20 December 2024 on the SparqFest platform. We will be screening all of the 2024 selected projects virtually over the two days worldwide through our online partner platform SparqFest and in partnership with Tanabi Group.

The 2024 Finalists (Nominees) will be announced on 12 December 2024 at 7pm (GMT) via our FaceBook page and the Wales International Film Festival Awards 2024 video presentation will be released on Thursday 19 December 2024 at 7pm (GMT) on our FaceBook page.

https://walesiff.sparqfest.live/en/index.html

The festival was founded by Euros Jones-Evans and Samira Mohamed Ali who also runs the festival. #WalesIFF is a non-profit organisation supported by a small group of passionate volunteers.

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Bydd Gŵyl Ffilm Ryngwladol Cymru yn cael ei chynnal ar Rhagfyr 19-20, 2024 yn rhithiol ar ein platfform newydd SparQFest. Sefydlwyd y digwyddiad gan Euros Jones-Evans ac Samira Mohamed Ali ac sydd yng ngofal y gweithgareddau. MaeGŵyl Ffilm Ryngwladol Cymru yn gorff di-elw sydd yn cael ei chefnogi gan griw o wirfoddolwyr angerddol.

https://walesiff.sparqfest.live/en/index.html

Bydd yr Ŵyl yn cael ei chynnal yn rhithiol ac yn dangos yr holl brosiectau sydd wedi eu dethol sydd yn cynnwys ffilmiau hir, byr ac animeiddiad.

Wales International Film Festival will award the main winners for each category and some categories will have an additional 'Jury's Award' for any projects that stand out.

Rules & Terms
1 Films made anywhere in the world are eligible to be submitted for consideration in one of the following categories:
2 If the Film’s final running time is more than 2 minutes and less than 30 minutes including credits if any, the Film may only be submitted as a Short film. Even if the Film has been submitted as a Feature film, it will be included for consideration only in the Short category.
3 If the Film’s final running time is more than 60 minutes and less than 90minutes including credits if any, the Film may only be submitted as a Feature film. Even if the Film has been submitted as a Short film, it will be included for consideration only in the Feature category.
4 The Festival does not require première status for submissions.
5 The Film may have been previously screened in its entirety at a theatrical exhibition anywhere in the world, in which tickets were available to the public.
6 The Film may have been previously released on DVD or broadcast on television or the internet anywhere in the world.
7 It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to secure clearance from the copyright holders of any copyrighted materials included within the submitted Film. The Organizers will not be held responsible for the unauthorized inclusion of any copyrighted materials within or relating to the submitted Film. The Organizers reserve the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, any Film with any unauthorized inclusion of any copyrighted materials.
8 Applicants submitting Films that contain significant non-English spoken dialogue must provide on-screen English subtitles. The Organizers reserve the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, any Film that contains significant non-English spoken dialogue that does not include accompanying on screen English subtitles.
9 If your submission is accepted we will require an electronic copy for screening purposes which WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
10 The Organizers reserve the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from Applicant, any Film that is not submitted on one of the recommended standard formats.
11 Your submission must have been completed after January 2021.
12 No fees will be paid for projects screening at the festival.

**IT IS OUR POLICY THAT ALL ELECTRONIC VIDEO FILES OF FILM MAKERS' PROJECTS WILL BE DELETED AND NO COPIES HELD ON FILE ONCE THE FESTIVAL FINISHES**

MUSIC VIDEO
A video that accompanies a complete piece of music or song.
Requirements: Your Submission must be a music video that has been purposely created as a visual representation of a chosen piece of music or song. Submissions must be an original interpretation created for a band or artist, either a narrative or abstract representation of the music or performance. We will accept unofficial, ’spec’ music videos. All rights to the music used in the video must be cleared with the applicable owners/licensors.
Judging considerations: We are looking for entries that visually represent the accompanying music in a complementary, fresh and highly creative way, in both concept and execution.

FEATURE/SHORT FILM
A live action narrative fiction told through the medium of video.
Requirements: Your Submission must be an original live action narrative video that exemplifies the art of fictional storytelling. Submissions may come from, but are not limited to, the following genres: comedy, action, drama, musical, horror, etc. Your submission should be a complete story that is presented in a clear, creative, and original way.
Judging considerations: We are looking for creative excellence in videos that push the boundaries of narrative filmmaking and storytelling

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE/SHORT
A video that presents a factual report on a chosen subject or idea.
Requirements: Your submission must be an original documentary that exemplifies the art of non-fiction storytelling. Submissions may include a variety of storytelling methods: presenter led or narrated, fly on the wall, point of view, ambient, or personal stories, etc. Your submission should be a complete idea that is presented in a clear, innovative and original way.
Judging considerations: We are looking for an engaging, creative video that provides insight into a real person, lifestyle, cause, belief, or situation through nonfiction filmmaking methods.
ANIMATION
A story told by giving life to inanimate objects or character designs using computer technology or frame by frame animation.
Requirements: Your submission must be an original animated short video that illustrates the art of animated storytelling. Submissions may include the following styles of animation: 3D, 2D, mixed media, or any form of stop motion.
Judging considerations: We are looking for animation that deploys a high level of technical, conceptual, and aesthetic innovation in order to enchant the viewer with a strong, engaging story.
EXPERIMENTAL
A video that experiments with new ideas and/or techniques, often characterized by the absence of a linear narrative.
Requirements: Submissions may include video art, abstract works, or any other non narrative-based work that breaks new ground in moving image.
Judging considerations: We are looking for videos that explore new ideas or techniques to further filmmaking as an art form, free from the constraints of the traditional narrative form.
We are looking for Submissions that:
• Are based upon an interesting concept;
• Are innovative;
• Are well crafted; and
• Create an emotional resonance

SUBMISSION FEEDBACK

Due to the volume of entries received we cannot offer individual feedback on all submissions.

Due to the unprecedented and ongoing problems presented by the COVID-19 pandemic over the last 2+ years, we reserve the right to change the festival to a virtual online festival at SparqFest if it is not possible or unsafe to host the event in a physical venue.
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The WalesIFF Administrators' decision is final in all the above matters.

GENERAL AGREEMENT OF PARTICIPATION:

By submitting to the Wales International Film Festival I confirm that I have read and accept the terms and regulations. I will provide the festival with any additional information required pursuant to these rules and regulations. I authorise the WalesIFF tea, to exhibit my film via SparqFest, and if selected, I confirm that an exhibition copy will be available in a required format for screening during the 2024 virtual festival. I certify that I hold all necessary rights for the submission of this film/video 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 Wales International 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 Wales International 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 2024 virtual festival, and for other non-commercial uses related to the promotion of the 2024 virtual festival. I hereby agree to indemnify Wales International Film Festival, in the event that such rights have not been properly transferred.

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  • Thank you for giving Control Room a win amongst strong competition! Hopefully the festival will be in person next time and not online.

    December 2024
  • Better Tomorrow

    It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of Wales International Film Festival 2024, Thanks to the team for the professional work and efforts for making this festival such a top notch experience in the independent festival world. I was so honored and thrilled to have my Movie Better Tomorrow included in the Festival We highly recommend Wales International Film Festival to any filmmaker looking to expand their network through emulation.

    December 2024
  • Davoud Abdolmaleki

    I am honored to have participated in the 8th Wales International Film Festival 2024 with documentaries, "The Passion of Mahmoud". It was a very interesting and unique experience. I am very grateful to the esteemed members of the jury and the festival organizers for considering this film as a candidate for the Best Feature Documentary Award ”finalist“. Supporting independent filmmakers and considering a mechanism for dialogue and interaction between as many filmmakers from around the world as possible is my suggestion to my dear friends at this unique cinematic event. If you do a physical festival next year I would love to meet you in person! Thank you so much for everything! Highly recommend this festival! Good luck.

    December 2024
  • Aled Owen

    Online only festival this year, but great communication despite that.

    December 2024
  • We are so honoured and grateful for awarding our short film “An Impossible Secret” finalist in the category “short film based in Wales”! This means a lot to us as our film was shot in Wales and the storyline was based on events that took place in Wales during the Second World War! The organisation of the festival was excellent and the communication with the festival organisers brilliant! I had a technical issue while trying to upload my film on the platform for the virtual screening and the festival organiser was up until midnight trying to help me to sort out the issue! I can’t thank her enough for her valuable support! If you do a physical festival next year I would love to meet you in person! Thank you so much for everything! Highly recommend this festival!

    December 2024