1. Eligibility
Submission to the Festival is open to short films, documentaries, animated films, ad films, and music videos created by Independent and Student Film Makers.
‘National : Badalta Bharat’. The latter category is in association with Smart City Initiatives under G20 Summit, which focuses on the cinematic experience of the smart cities, as well as the infrastructural development that it has gone through. And the change Cinema brings in India.
2. Competitive Section
All the films Submitted by Independent and Student Film Makers to the Festival under all categories and completed after January 1, 2015, are eligible for the Competitive Section of the festival program. The duration of the films should be no longer than the time stipulated for each category.
The date of production is determined by the copyright /Censor certificate printed on the film.
3. Festival Dates
The film festival will be held from 17th-20th March 2023 (tentatively).
4. Non‐Competition Section
All the films Submitted by Independent and Student Film Makers to the Festival under all categories and completed before January 1, 2015, will be included under the Non‐Competition Section of the festival program. Films previously submitted to the Festival and not selected will not be considered for the 2023 edition.
5. Film formats
Film formats that can be presented for selection and exhibition for the Festival should be in MPEG 4, WMV, AVI, MOV, MKV, AVCHD or FLV
6. Entry Fee
The entry fee for the festival is $30.
7. Entry Acknowledgements
University Film Club will confirm the receipt of the submission materials by e‐mail.
8. Number of submissions
Independent and Student Film Makers may submit any number of films under the Festival’s Film Categories.
9. Participation
Participation in the 13th Filmsaaz- 2023 implies acceptance of the Rules and Regulations by filmmakers, producers, and their representatives.
FESTIVAL SECTIONS
10. Competition Section
For the Competition Section, the selection of films that will compete
in the 13th Filmsaaz- 2023 will be decided by the Festival Program Committee.
11. Non‐Competition Section
For the Non‐Competitions Section, the Festival Program Committee will decide the selection of films that will be exhibited at the 13th Filmsaaz-2023.
12. Jury Members
For the complete list and profiles of the jury members kindly visit our website http://filmclub.amu.ac.in
13. Awards/Prizes
The members of the Jury shall select the best film in each category. In case, the panel does not find any film to have the required levels of artistic merit; it may decide not to grant awards in one or more categories. In all instances, the panel's decisions are final and no appeal in this regard shall be entertained.
14. Promotional materials
Participants are urged to make all requested press kits/publicity materials available for promotion. (Also see rule 18 Press Kit / Publicity Materials)
15. Mentioning participation
Producers and distributors of participating/winning films are requested to include in the future promotional material the mention of Official Selection/Winners at 13th Filmsaaz- 2023.
16. Committing to the Sections of the Festival
After accepting the invitation to participate in the various Competitive and Non‐Competitive sections the film cannot be withdrawn. However, the decision of the Festival committee shall be final in this regard.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND MATERIALS
17. Submission Method
Submission materials should be sent by ordinary mail, Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due, or courier. All postage costs and duties are to be borne by the sender. The Festival organizer is not responsible for the loss or damage of the submissions materials.
18. Press Kit / Publicity Materials
Press Kit / Publicity Materials requested in the entry form:
Synopsis of the film (in English), At least 2 production photos of the Film (300 dpi), 1 photo of the director(s) (300 dpi), a poster of the film (300 dpi), A statement of the director on the film, Biography and filmography of the director, Production details like Cast, Crew, Credits list and any other promotional material must be submitted in a separate CD/DVD for every film.
Kindly refer to the end of the Regulations document for shipping details and address.
19. Submission Materials
None of the above-listed submission materials will be returned.
SELECTED FILMS
20. Participants’ obligation
Participation in the festival requires unconditional adherence to its regulations as set out here.
21. Satellite Channel Exhibition
All the films selected under the Competition Section of the festival are requested to give absolute clearance for the one-time exhibition of their film in a Partnering Satellite Channel.
22. Catalogue materials
All contact persons of selected films will receive a request for catalog materials upon confirming participation in the festival.
23. Required catalog materials
To compile the Festival Catalogue, for each selected film the Festival must receive a duly completed entry form and press kit. The requested materials should be sent/ submitted.
24. Submission Deadlines
The submission deadlines for selection purposes, for the Festival’s office to receive all required submission materials, are 09th of March 2023 The Festival is not obliged to view late entries under any circumstances.
25. Selection
Films selected for the 13th FilmSaaz 2023 will be announced in 2nd week of March 2023 on our website www.cecamu.in/filmsaaz
26. Credits
In principle, the catalog will include the following technical and artistic credits: original title, international title, country(ies) of production, year of production, premiere status, format, length, director, production company, producer, sales company, print source, screenplay, cinematography, editing, production design, sound, music, principal cast.
27. Catalogue writings
Catalog writings are entirely at the discretion of the Festival.
28. Promotion
For the promotion of the entire selection and each selected film, the Festival organizer's website is allowed to use any photo or digital film clip (less than 3 minutes duration or the total duration of the excerpts not exceeding more than 10% of the film running time).
29. Press Screenings
During the festival and in collaboration with the Program Department, the Film Club will organize press industry screenings for the films.
30. Programming
General scheduling and the timetabling of public screenings are entirely at the discretion of the Festival Committee.
31. Subtitling
Selected films will be screened in their original version. In principle, if not with English dialogues, films must be subtitled in English. An electronic sub‐titling system should not be used for any film.
32. SHIPPING INFORMATION & CONCLUSION
Entry and participation in films imply unconditional acceptance of the regulations. Please mention "For cultural purposes only and No commercial value" on your DVD courier pack " or “value not more than 10 USD". The submission Materials Checklist for each entry submission is a FILM ENTRY FORM, 2 DVDs/PENDRIVE/MEMORY CARD, and 1 PRESS KIT CD.
All submission materials must be sent fully prepaid by the sender by Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due or courier to:
The Secretary
University Film Club
Cultural Education Centre
Kennedy House Complex
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh-202002
Uttar Pradesh, India
Email - filmsaaz2019@gmail.com
Website - www.cecamu.in/filmsaaz
Instagram Handle - www.instagram.com/filmsaaz_
