Experimental cinema represents the most radical means of expression within motion-picture based visual culture at an international level. In recent years many film festivals, conferences, journals, digital archives, workshops, community labs and filmclubs targeting experimental cinema have skyrocketed in popularity, which are now constituting a network of international strongholds and distribution centres. Despite the international tendency, experimental filmmaking in Hungary is practically non-existent. It's severly underrepresented status marks the biggest gap in contemporary Hungarian visual culture. ‍
‍Celluloidra Revolverrel aims to organise Hungarian experimental cinema.

Celluloidra Revolverrel is organising a complex experimental film expo in partnership with Kaleidoscope House (http://kaleidoszkophaz.hu/index.php/en/a-haz) and Blue Danube Film Festival (https://filmfreeway.com/BlueDanube) in the summer of 2024. The event will consist of three interconnected activities (film festival – academic conference – workshops), for which the applications are open until 17.07.2024.

One of the primary activities of Celluloidra Revolverrel is to provide a platform for creators, with the aim of supporting yet to be recognised national and international experimental filmmakers. That being said, Celluloidra Revolverrel is launching an online entry call for emerging experimental filmmakers. Submitted films will be nominated through a pre-selection process. The nominated films will then be screened at the event, where they will be reviewed and awarded by our academic jury.

Regarding Entry categories; the enlisted categories - which are on right, under Categories & Entry Fees - are primarily intended as indicative guidelines. Submitted works that are slightly related to the enlisted categories, or which are more difficult to classify, are also prone for nomination.
For a brief guide in terms of categories, see the online visualisation of Gregory Zinman's book on American experimental film, the Handmade Cinema Project.

Participators interested in hosting conference lectures/workshop activities at the event, can register at http://www.celluloidrarevolverrel.hu/

Awards & Prizes

All shortlisted films will receive their certificates and peer reviews on the spot. If the applicant is unable to attend the event, the documents will be sent via e-mail. Celluloidra Revolverrel is a horizontally organised event, therefore every shortlisted film will receive a symbolic award. This will be paid by bank transfer immediately after the event.

Rules & Terms


1. Celluloidra Revolverrel accepts all kinds of cinematographic works that have not yet been presented. We are able to accept works that have been previously presented, provided that the time interval between the final completion of the work and the date of the event does not exceed 3 years. For films with narration, all national and international works must have english subtitles. Films that have already participated in previous official selections of Celluloidra Revolverrel are not eligible for entry.
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2. Celluloidra Revolverrel accepts films uploaded digitally in any resolution. In the case of expanded cinema entries, you can enter by sending a short performance draft to info@celluloidrarevolverrel.hu
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3. The maximum length permitted for submitted films is 30 minutes.
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4. Multiple projects may be entered, but each production must be accompanied by a separate entry and entry fee.
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5. The entry fee is non-refundable.
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6. The filmmaker’s are responsible for acquiring copyrights, licenses and releases for material used in their films.
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7. The filmmaker indemnifies the organizers of Celluloidra Revolverrel against all claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses (including legal fees), proceedings and losses resulting from the screening of the film at the event or from claims by any third parties.
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8. By submitting the film, the filmmaker grants Celluloidra Revolverrel the right to publish its posters, trailers, and social media links on its websites. If filmmakers do not consent to these being made available on the official sites of Celluloidra Revolverrel, they may request them to be removed, even retroactively.
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9. All shortlisted films will receive their certificates and peer reviews on the spot. If the applicant is unable to attend the event, the documents will besent via e-mail. Celluloidra Revolverrel is a horizontally organised event, therefor every shortlisted films will receive a symbolic award. This will be paid via bank transfer immediately after the event.
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10. Celluloidra Revolverrel treats all submissions with utmost care and confidentiality. The filmmaker agrees that, if his/her work is nominated, Celluloidra Revolverrel will download it for screenings at the official event. The filmmaker will not receive any financial compensation for the screening, other than a symbolic fee for the nomination.
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11. The films of the official selection will be screened at the Celluloidra Revolverrel experimental cinema expo, and at designated events organised by partner associations (cinemas, cultural centres, university departments, etc.).
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12. The selected films may be screened by Celluloidra Revolverrel and its partner associations up to a maximum of 3 times in total.
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13. The decision of the jury is final.
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14. Celluloidra Revolverrel reserves the right to make any necessary changes in terms or scheduling.
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15. By submitting your film, you accept the Entry terms of Celluloidra Revolverrel.