"X World Short Film Festival" is an IMDb-qualifying Festival for Independent Filmmakers and Writers, that dare to eXpress their fantasy, creativity and peculiar ideas through Short Films and Scripts.
If your creation produces one or more of the following reactions (in alphabetical order):
"Ahahahahah!!"
"Awww!!"
"Cool!!"
"Incredible!!"
"This is crazy!!"
"Wait! What??!!"
“Yes!!”
...and if you think that it will make the audience feel amazed-excited-thrilled-amused-moved, then this Festival is for you!
“X World” is about fascinating stories, inspiring messages, fun intrigues, new themes, unusual points of view, mysteries! As long as IN TUNE WITH GOOD VIBES…
Our purpose is to find, showcase, promote, honor and recognize such kinds of interesting works, made with Love and passion for the art of eXpression, no matter the budget or technical resources.
The Festival has been created by an Independent Filmmaker that knows, understands, Loves the world of Independent Filmmaking and knows how it feels like to have one's own work showcased and appreciated!
Every submitted Project is watched or read by the Judges with maximum attention and dedication, more than once, to fully evaluate every aspect of the Film or Script and the Artists involved.
You can find more information on the Website:
www.welcometoxworld.com
PLEASE, BEFORE SUBMITTING, READ CAREFULLY "RULES & TERMS" AND "AWARD & PRIZES" SECTIONS!
ALSO, VERY IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE TO BE ABLE TO RECEIVE AND READ E-MAILS, MESSAGES AND NOTES FROM FILMFREEWAY, THROUGH WHICH YOU’RE RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS, IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND UPDATES FROM THE FESTIVAL.
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
All selected Films and Scripts will have a welcome post on the Festival Social Media, will be listed on the Festival's Website and will receive the Official Selection Laurel.
All selected projects might receive discount codes for some Partner Festivals, which will be sent to you by email.
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SEMI-FINALISTS
The selected Projects will receive the Semi-Finalist Laurel and are elegible to become Finalists and receive a Nomination.
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FINALISTS - NOMINEES
The Finalists Projects will receive a Nomination in the appropriate genre and category (Animation, Comedy, Drama, Experimental, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller, etc.):
One-Min Short/Micro Short/Short Short/Short/Mid Short/Trailer
One-Min Short/Micro Short/Short Short/Short/Mid Short/Trailer Director
One-Min Short/Micro Short/Short Short/Short/Mid Short/Trailer Cinematography
One-Min Short/Micro Short/Short Short/Short/Mid Short/Trailer Editing
One-Min Short/Micro Short/Short Short/Short/Mid Short/Trailer Actress
One-Min Short/Micro Short/Short Short/Short/Mid Short/Trailer Actor
One-Min Short/Micro Short/Short Short/Short/Mid Short/Trailer Poster
Short Series/Mid Short Series
Short Series/Mid Short Director
Short Series/Mid Short Cinematography
Short Series/Mid Short Editing
Short Series/Mid Short Actress
Short Series/Mid Short Actor
Short Series/Mid Short Poster
Short Documentary/Mid Short Documentary
Short Documentary/Mid Short Documentary Director
Short Documentary/Mid Short Documentary Cinematography
Short Documentary/Mid Short Documentary Editing
Short Documentary/Mid Short Documentary Poster
Original Soundtrack
Music Video
Original Song
Music Video Director
Music Video Cinematography
Music Video Editing
Music Video Performer/s
Music Video Poster
Dance Video
Choreography
Dance Video Director
Dance Video Cinematography
Dance Video Editing
Dance Video Performer/s
Dance Video Poster
Micro Short Script
Short Short Script
Short Script
(Categories and Genres will reflect the amount and variety of submitted Projects and some Categories might have multiple Winners.)
All Nominees will receive the Nominee Laurel and are eligible to receive one or more Awards or Honorable Mentions.
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AWARD WINNERS
The Winners will be announced at the Award Ceremonies (details coming soon).
Particular hand-made Awards will be given to Winners that will attend the event.
All Awards Winners and Honorable Mentions will receive digital and printable Certificates, personalized Winner Laurels and two 50% discount codes for the next Festival Edition (on request).
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GREAT NEWS FOR THE FILMMAKERS BY IPITCH TV!
7 Special Winners will receive a 12-Months Membership ($190 value)
and 10 Winners will receive a 3-Months Membership ($ 40 value).
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https://ipitch.tv
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GREAT NEWS FOR THE SCREENWRITERS BY INKTIP!
3 Special Winners will receive a 4-month InkTip Pro Membership ($130 value).
"As an InkTip Pro Member, thousands of filmmakers can find and read your scripts, and you'll be able to pitch directly to production companies every week. With over 3,000 options and 400 movies made, InkTip is the place for independent film."
https://www.inktip.com/inktippro_membership.php
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GREAT NEWS FOR THE SCREENWRITERS BY SCREENREADERS!
ScreenReaders offers very interesting discounts for writers and for all categories (every films has a script):
-75% off on any of our services for winners.
-50% off on any of our services for finalists.
-35% off on any of our services for semi-finalists.
-20% off on any of our services for participants that don't place.
"Sitting in a cold, dark room in front of your computer is less haunting when you know what your script's problems are and, more importantly, how to tackle them. That's where we come in."
https://www.myscreenreaders.com
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IMDb
"X World Short Film Festival" is an IMDb-qualifying Festival, you can list your Nominations and Winnings on the Event Page: https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0013470