Weird Market & WFest - International Animation Short Films Market & Festival

WEIRD MARKET - INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION SHORT FILMS MARKET & WFEST - WEIRD MARKET'S INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION SHORT FILMS FESTIVAL
15th edition

September 26th - October 1st, 2023 / Valencia
Deadline for submissions July 17th 2023

REGULATIONS

1. ORGANIZATION AND OBJECTIVES
Weird is glad to organize the 15th International Animation, Video Games and New Media Market in
Valencia (Spain) from September 26th to October 1st 2023. The meeting will dispose of an
International short film market with the aim of creating collaborations between international and
national animation distributors, producers, TV channels, festivals, directors, professionals and
students. The market is a meeting point for the dialogue and exchange among animation, video
games and new media sectors.
Moreover, it will be celebrated as well the 12th edition of WFest - Weird Market's International
Animation Short Films Festival. The festival will be composed by a short film selection from the
participants of Weird short film market, divided in two categories: national and international.

2. CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
2.1. The international animation market is open to all directors, producers and distributors of
animation short films whatever their country of origin.
2.2. EVERY TECHNIQUE OF ANIMATION IS ACCEPTED
2.3. The market is divided in two sections:
● INTERNATIONAL SECTION:
- A selection of international short films completed after 1st of January 2022 (about 100 short
films).
- A selection of international music videos completed after 1st of January 2022.
● NATIONAL SELECTION:
-All Spanish short films completed after the 1st of January 2022, which get registered for the first
time at the market.
2.4. We will NOT accept animation pieces of different formats to the aforementioned (short films
and music videos).
2.5. The length allowed, credits included, is 30 minutes for the national and international
categories and 10 minutes for the music videos.
2.6. In those works with a mixture of animation and fiction, it will be necessary for a significant
number of the main characters to be animated and for the animation to represent a minimum of
75% of the duration of the work.

2.7. There is no submission fee.
2.8. The organization has the right to use some pictures or extracts (max. 20 seconds) of the
selected short films to promote those works and Weird Market and WFest itself.
2.9. Short film distributors, buyers and programmers will be able to view the works of Weird
Market on the online viewing platform, from September 25th to October 8th, also respecting and
safeguarding copyright.
2.10. The deadline for submissions is July 17th 2023.
2.11. Participants are required to send their short film in original version with English subtitles (if
the language is not English) or a copy in English. Subtitles will not be required in the music video
category.
It will be also necessary to send two digital high-quality images in horizontal format (1920x1080)
without titles, credits, logos or watermarks.
The platform to fill in the form is FilmFreeway
*For the details of the technical specifications check the Summary of Categories at the end of
these regulations.
Any doubts about the process please write to shortfilms@weirdmarket.es

3. WEIRD MARKET CATALOG
3.1. The works selected for Weird Market will be part of the catalog in its corresponding category.
3.2. The committee in charge of the selection of the international short films will be formed by
film festival programmers and specialists of animation in all the categories.
3.3. The catalog will be available in digital format and will be distributed among the professionals
who participate in the Market, as well as being sent to national and international animation
professionals, institutions and events, with the only objective of promoting the works.
3.4. All the selected works will appear in the catalog with the distribution contact information
previously provided and authorized.
3.5. Directors, producers or distributors must guarantee that they are in legal possession of the
project rights, including those indirectly related (e.g. the music).

4. WFEST - WEIRD MARKET'S INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION SHORT FILMS FESTIVAL
4.1. The short films participating in the Market (international and national selection) will be eligible
to be selected for WFest - Weird Market's International Animation Short Films Festival, which will
be the subject of a second selection process.
4.2. The festival will take place in La Filmoteca of Valencia, Rialto building.
4.3. WFest - Weird Marke's International Animation Short Films Festival short films screenings
will be non-profit for professionals and general audiences, with the aim of promoting these
selected works.

4.4. The selected short films will be screened exclusively within the period and place of the
festival. The festival will not unilaterally manage new screenings or activities without prior
communication or without permission of those responsible for the rights.
4.5. Several recognitions at the different sections, in addition to special mentions if the Jury
considers it will be delivered.
● Jury Awards, composed by national and international professionals of the animation:
o Best International Short Film Jury Award
o Best European Short Film Jury Award
o Best Spanish Short Film Jury Award
● Audience Awards, as result from the votes of the screenings:
o Best International Short Film Audience Award
o Best Spanish Short Film Audience Award
*None of the prizes will bring monetary compensation.
All awards will be announced on Saturday, September 30th, 2023.

5. COMMUNICATION OF SELECTION
5.1. The selected short films for Weird Market and WFest - Weird Market's International
Animation Short Films Festival will be published in September on the website
www.weirdmarket.es.

6. PROFESSIONALS ATTENDANCE
6.1. Please contact us at shortfilms@weirdmarket.es if you need more information or would like
to participate in Weird Market 2023.
6.2. The short film directors selected at WFest - Weird Market's International Animation Short
Films Festival will be invited by the festival to present their works. This invitation includes:
professional accreditation for all the event, accommodation of one night and meals.
6.3. Under no circumstances we will require the presence of the directors or representatives of
the short films to be selected or awarded in WFest - Weird Market's International Animation Short
Films Festival.

7. REGISTRATION CONDITIONS

7.1. The participation in the market and festival implies that all conditions and terms described in
these rules and regulations have been accepted.

WEIRD MARKET. Contact person:
Alex Pozo / shortfilms@weirdmarket.es
Loic Portier / animationfest@weirdmarket.es

SUMMARY OF WEIRD MARKET’S CATEGORIES
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION
Registration deadline: July 17th 2023
Registration fee: no fee
Requirements:
1. Films completed after: January 1st 2022
2. Maximum running time: 30 minutes
3. Country of production: all (except Spain)
4. Language: English or with English subtitles if it is in another language.
5. Genres accepted: all kind of animation
6. Format*: H264 .MOV, Audio PCM or AC3
SPANISH ANIMATION
Registration deadline: July 17th 2023
Registration fee: no fee
Requirements:
1 Films completed after: January 1st 2022
2 Maximum running time: 30 minutes
3 Country of production: Spain
4 Language: English or with English subtitles if it is in another language.
5 Genres accepted: all kind of animation
6 Format*: H264 .MOV, Audio PCM or AC3
MUSIC VIDEOS
Registration deadline: July 17th 2023
Registration fee: no fee
Requirements:
1. Films completed after: January 1st 2022
2. Maximum running time: 10 minutes
3. Country of production: all accepted
4. Genres accepted: all kind of animation
5. Format*: H264 .MOV, Audio PCM or AC3

Any doubts about the process please write to shortfilms@weirdmarket.es