The submission of films for selection of the Final Programme of the 6th Diorama International Film Festival 2024 shall be made only in accordance with the provisions set out in the Diorama International Film Festival Regulations as well as the Pre-Selection Conditions.
ORGANIZERS
Manoj Srivastava Media Corps Private Limited, New Delhi is the founder and organizer of the 6th Diorama International Film Festival. The event is supported by several Government, Non-Government and Film Industry organizations.
OBJECTIVES
DIORAMA is an International Film Festival. Its specific objective is to promote and support the development of cinematic art globally. Its goal is to act as a point of convergence for the Indian and International Cinema industries. The spirit of the festival is the one of discovery that strives to turn a catalyst for the development of Cinematic art globally, particularly through its market segments, Diorama Film Bazaar, Webinars, Seminars, Master Classes, and Panel Discussions, etc.
FESTIVAL DATES
The festival dates are 27 Jan - 01 Feb 2025
ENTRY
The Film Submission is free for Diorama International Film Festival for all categories.
DEADLINE
The deadline to submit the film entries for all categories is 30 November 2024, 11:59 PM (Oman Standard Time).
ELIGIBILITY
The films must have been completed between 1 October 2023 and 30 November 2024. For all films, the Film Producer/Studio/Company certificate of Date of Production is sufficient.
Article 1
The Diorama International Film Festival will take place in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman between 27 Jan - 01 Feb 2025
Article 2
The festival prefers World/International Premieres of the films.
Article 3
Submission is open to films produced/made after 1st October 2023 for the festival, exclusively for the following sections:
- International Competition - Feature Films only
- International Competition for Shorts - Short Fiction Films only
- International Competition for Documentaries – Short Documentary Films only
(40 Minutes or less)
- Indian/Arabic Competition – Indian and Arabic language Feature Films only
- International Competition for Student Films
-Competition for Short Films from Oman
Submissions for films will be accepted only if they fit the profiles of the sections listed above.
The Festival’s Screening format is DCP -Unencrypted (DCI Compliant-J2K)/Bluray (region free PAL) of the Film or High-Quality Digital Formats (MP4/MOV/H.264, Resolution 1920x1080 file).
The Student Film category requires film submission to be supported by a Letter from the Film School.
Article 4
Once the film has been selected and the Invitation to participate at the festival is accepted, the film cannot be withdrawn from the Festival Programme. Any withdrawal of film posts its selection and communication of the same to the Entrant, shall be liable to pay damages to the Festival.
Article 5
All films must be presented in their original language and, where this language is other than English or Arabic, DCP or the screening format of the film must be subtitled in English language (if not otherwise specified). Subtitling expenses are to be met by the Participant. The festival at its discretion may use Hindi language subtitles and may request the Submitter/Entrant to send the SRT file (Dialogue Sheets) of the Subtitles.
At its discretion, the festival will be free to electronically project subtitles in Arabic or any other language along with English subtitles below the film on a different screen. All films with dialogues in a language different from Arabic and English will be electronically subtitled in these two languages. The rights holders must provide a time-coded dialogue list.
Films with multiple language subtitling options shall be preferred, however, this shall not be the selection criterion.
Article 6
All film entries for Competitive sections – International Competition for feature films, International Competition for Short films, International Competitions for Documentary films, Student Films, Omani Shorts and Indo-Arabic competition for feature films must be submitted to the Festival for selection by 30 September 2024.
The decision of the festival with regard to selection/rejection of a film shall be final and no communication whatsoever in this regard shall be entertained.
Article 7
All submissions must contain the following:
A duly completed online/offline Entry Form
Uploaded/couriered screener of the film or Vimeo/YouTube link with password valid till 20 October 2024 or a DVD/Blue Ray (if the film's original language is other than English , the Festival requires receiving on-screen English subtitles).
Submissions can also be sent by mail, containing a copy of the duly completed Entry Form and the screener DVD/Blue Ray (All Region), labelled with the film's title, director's name, and language of subtitles. Submissions must be sent fully pre-paid to the address as indicated on the Entry Form plus specifying the festival programme that you are applying for. The festival reserves the right to refuse any shipment entailing additional costs.
7a. For films selected to be screened at the festival, these materials must also be sent by email only:
DCP of the Film. (Region free unencrypted)/Digital File as mentioned in Article 3 of the Regulations above.
Photograph of the Director (soft copy)
Director’s biography and filmography (100 words strictly in a word file)
One or more stills from the film (Jpeg high-resolution files)
Dialogue or Spotting Sheet/List in English (SRT Files by email)
Film Clips / Trailer (Links / DVDs / Blue Rays)
Poster of the film (Jpeg- soft copy) only
Country Certification.
7b. Additionally, for films selected to be screened in competition programmes:
Photos of the leading actor/ actress (Jpeg high-resolution files only)
Leading actor/ actress biography and filmography (word files only)
List of cast and crew members attending the festival (word files only)
Except for the DCP, none of the above-listed required materials will be returned.
Article 8
The festival may use all materials cited in Article 7 for promotional purposes and to compile the Festival Catalogue (web and printed copies both), Posters Banners, Display Materials. The festival bears no responsibility for published inaccuracies originating in submitted materials.
Article 9
During the Festival, selected films will also be available on the Festival’s OTT Platform, Diorama Live, open to designated Film Bazaar professionals and journalists.
By accepting to be part of the festival, participants grant permission for their film to be included in Diorama Live unless other arrangements have been made with the festival.
The films in the festival will be provided distribution and marketing support at no cost by the organizing company, as a goodwill gesture to support independent cinema globally. The rights shall remain with the producers, and producers have a right for refusal for promotion.
It is expected that the cast and crew of the film will attend the festival. However, the festival pays no travel or accommodation fees.
Article 10
All prints of selected films must arrive online or physically/electronically in Muscat, Oman by 20th October 2024 in designated formats and must be made available for the entire festival period with valid links and passwords, if any unless otherwise agreed.
The festival, at its discretion, may download and upload the film on its Partner portals.
The Participant must follow the festival’s shipping instructions (to be sent to film producer, director or another film representative along with the letter of acceptance of the film).
Unless otherwise agreed, the festival will not cover any shipping costs for all selected films. The festival will be responsible for customs clearance in New Delhi, India/Muscat, Oman.
Unless otherwise arranged, in the event of damage or loss of the screening copy during the Festival, the Festival shall not be responsible for the cost of producing a new screening copy.
Article 11
The festival presents the following Awards:
1. Golden Shaheen for Best International Feature Film
2. Silver Shaheen for Best International Feature Film
3. Golden Shaheen for The Best Short Film
4. Silver Shaheen for The Best Short Film
5. Golden Shaheen for The Best Documentary Film
6. Silver Shaheen for The Best Documentary Film
7. Golden Shaheen for Best Indian/Arabic Feature Film
8. Silver Shaheen for Best Indian/Arabic Feature Film
9. Golden Shaheen for Best Student Film
10. Silver Shaheen for Best Student Film
11. Golden Shaheen for Best Actor, Male for Indian/Arabic Films
12. Golden Shaheen for Best Actor, Female for Indian/Arabic Films
13. Golden Shaheen for Best Cinematography in International Feature Films Competition
14. Golden Shaheen for Best Sound in International Feature Films Competition
15. Golden Shaheen for Best Editing in International Feature Films Competition
16. Golden Shaheen for Best Background Score/Music in International Feature Films Competition
17. Lifetime Achievement Award to an International Film Personality
18. Viewers' Choice Award
19. Critics’ Choice Award
20. Special Jury Award
Diorama International Film Festival holds the right to present additional Partner Awards.
Article 12
Award winners are expected to attend the award ceremony in Muscat, Oman. The Festival generally provides accommodation and local hospitality (Meals and Local transportation only with no Per Diem) to all Short and Student Film Directors. In certain cases, the Festival reserves the right to invite some Film Directors whose films are in International Competition with full five days hospitality including, air travel, accreditation, accommodation, meals and local transportation. The festival does not entertain requests to add companions and other crew Members to the Invitation made to Film Directors.
In case, the award winner cannot attend the ceremony, he/she may record and share their videos with the festival for broadcast on Partner platforms, portals and the media. Award winners are obliged to mention the award as announced, nationally as well as internationally, in all publicity and promotional material and attend the ceremony in person and not by representation. In case, the awardee does not confirm his/her personal presence to the festival by the given date, the award shall not be presented. The festival shall offer accommodation to all awardees in Muscat for one-two nights as may be feasible.
Article 13
The invitation sent for each film in Competition sections selected by the festival must remain strictly confidential between the Festival Management and the Participant until the Festival decides to make an official announcement in this regard.
Article 14
Participation in the Diorama International Film Festival implies acceptance of all regulations and pre-selection conditions. The Chairman, Diorama International Film Festival has the power to settle all issue not covered by the present Rules and Regulations.
Article 15
The last date for receiving entries is 30 September 2024, mid night.
Late Deadline is 7 October 2024 midnight
PRE-SELECTION CONDITIONS
Article 1
Films must have been produced after 1st October 2023.
All Feature Films must exceed 70 minutes in length.
All Short films must be between 05-30 Minutes in length.
All Documentary films must be between 15-40 minutes in length.
Article 2
The Producer-Director and Cast of the film must record their messages and share these with the Festival.
Article 3
The cast and crew members of the selected film are obliged to promote their film through internet and the social media prior and post the film's screening with statement sand interviews. Such material must be recorded and sent to the festival in advance.
Article 4
Films that have already been exhibited on the Internet/ VOD are not eligible for submissions.
Films that were not screened on television in the countries outside their country of origin are eligible.
Article 5
The festival does not pay any Screening Fee.
