Fact 1: Hundreds of distributors world over, specially the Chinese distributors, are looking for content.
Fact 2: Hundreds of film-makers/screenplay writers are looking for a distribution/ development deal.
Fact 3: Majority of film-makers don’t get a deal
We collaborated with studio executives, distributors and filmmakers to address this irony. The first iteration of festival received overwhelming response and 9 of our submissions (8 of from 1st time film makers) found their distribution home.
1) Majority of the deal are happening in Hollywood, China and India. We have decided to focus on these three markets.
2) Digital is the high growth area. AT LEAST one winner and one runner up of the Feature film category will be offered a digital distribution deal. It's your call if you want to take the deal or not.
3) AT LEAST one winner of the Short Film categories and and one winner of the Screenplay contest will be offered an option deal . Again, it's your call if you want to take the deal or not.
4) We will carefully analyze the business potential of all our submission and we will submit our finalists to distributors/financiers who have expressed interest or have previously distributed a similar film.
We believe that the key to success is being at the right place, at the right time and with the right proposal.
While many festivals promote the art of film-making, we are here to help you get a deal.
Awards & Events
Fact 1: Hundreds of distributors world over, specially the Chinese distributors, are looking for content.
Fact 2: Hundreds of film-makers/screenplay writers are looking for a distribution/ development deal.
Fact 3: Majority of film-makers don’t get a deal
We collaborated with studio executives, distributors and filmmakers to address this irony. The festival received overwhelming response and 8 films from 1st time film makers found their distribution home.
1) Majority of the deals are happening in Hollywood, China and India. We have decided to focus on these three markets.
2) Digital is the high growth area. At least one winner and one runner up of the Feature film category will be offered a digital distribution deal. It's your call if you want to take the deal or not.
3) At least one winner of Short Film categories and and one winner of Screenplay contest will be offered an option deal. Again, it's your call if you want to take the deal or not.
4) We will carefully analyze the business potential of all our submission and we will submit our finalists to distributors/financiers who have expressed interest or previously distributed a similar film.
We believe that the key to success is being at the right place, at the right time and with the right proposal.
While many festivals promote the art of film-making, we are here to help you get a deal.
Awards & Events
If you have been to AFM, Cannes or EFM, then imagine the same events, organized exclusively for our finalists and winners.
Screenings: October 2nd, 2020
On October 2nd 2020, we will organize a screenings for distribution deal winners at AMC Sunset 5, 8000 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
HICF will submit the finalists of all categories to the distributors interested in movies of that genre and language.
Though HICF will be sending the finalist to distributors ahead of this event, the goal of this event is to provide an opportunity for all filmmakers to meet all distributors partnering with HICF.
The results in the following categories will be announce on October 2nd, 2020 in a gala event hosted at the AMC Sunset 5, 8000 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Best Feature Film (English)
Best Feature Film (Asian)
Best Feature Film (Foreign)
Best Short Film (English)
Best Short Film (Asian)
Best Short Film (Foreign)
Best Screenplay (English)
The Winner in any category will be presented to to all major distributors in Hollywood and abroad.
At least one winner and one runner up of Feature film category will be offered a digital distribution deal by California Pictures or Hollywood Pictures International.
At least one winner of Short Film categories and and one winner of Screenplay contest will be offered an option deal . Again, it's your call if you want to take the deal or not.
The winner of any distribution deal will be invited to Hollywood for a 1 nights and 2 days trip*. The winning filmmakers will get a chance to meet with the distributors, Hollywood executives and discuss their distribution and financing deal in person.
*Airfare not included.
