MOSAICO is the new short film section of the longtake Film Festival in Milan (Italy). In 2023, the fifth edition of longtake Film Festival took place, conceived and organized by longtake, with the support of the City of Milan.

For its fifth edition, the Festival offered a rich program! Five previously unreleased films in competition: "Showing Up" by Kelly Reichardt, "Beautiful Beings" by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson, "1976" by Manuela Martelli, "Shayda" by Noora Niasari and "Songs of Earth" by Margreth Olin. There was also a competition for young film critics, and, as per tradition, some tributes to great films from the past that were chosen by the longtake community through polls.

It was the audience who decided the winning film - "Beautiful Beings" by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson - by voting for their favorite title directly on the Festival's website.

Awards & Prizes

MOSAICO - longtake Film Festival does not offer monetary prizes. Instead, films showcased in MOSAICO at longtake Film Festival have the exciting potential to distribution in Italy, providing filmmakers with an invaluable opportunity to reach new audiences and gain international recognition.

Rules & Terms

THE FESTIVAL AND THE ORGANIZATION

MOSAICO aims to promote high-quality cinema, focusing on short films that are suitable for school-age audiences, without excluding any genre.

DATE AND DURATION

The upcoming edition of longtake Film Festival will be held from November 28 to November 30, 2024.

SECTIONS IN COMPETITION

longtake Film Festival features a variety of competitive sections focusing on both feature films and short films. The short film section this year is called "Mosaico" and is created in collaboration with Filmeeting APS (NOAM Faenza Film Festival).

SHORT FILM SUBMISSION RULES

- Eligibility Criteria -
1. Duration: Films must have a maximum duration of 25 minutes and a minimum duration of 3 minutes.
2. Content: Films must be suitable for a school-age audience between 11 and 19 years old. Preference will be given to works that, in terms of themes or production techniques, are aimed at these age groups.
3. Premiere Status: Priority will be given to films that have not yet had an Italian premiere.
4. Production Year: Only films produced in 2022, 2023 or 2024 are eligible for submission.

- Submission Process -

1. Opening Date: Submissions open on Agoust 20, 2024.
2. Final Deadline: The final deadline for submissions is October 20, 2024.
3. Submission Platforms: Entries can be submitted through FilmFreeway.
4. Submission Fee: There is a submission fee payable only via PayPal (paypal.me/filmeeting).

- Technical Requirements -

1. Resolution: Minimum recommended resolution is Full HD (1920 x 1080).
2. Video Codec: Apple ProRes 422HQ or Apple ProRes 444 / H264 or H265 (minimum bitrate 20Mbps).
3. Video Container: .mov or .mp4
4. Audio: If possible, provide audio in uncompressed .wav format, 24bit - 48kHz, 3.0 or 5.1 channels preferred or Stereo audio.
5. Recommended frame-rate is 24 fps.

- Language and Subtitles -

1. Subtitles: There must be no subtitles printed on the file: a dialogue list must be provided in English (or Italian) in .srt (the frame-rate must match with the film sent).

- Additional Materials -

1. Promotional Materials: Please send at least three high-resolution images of the work, any promotional material, posters, director’s photo, and biography.

- Rights and Permissions -

1. Ownership: The director/distribution submitting the work must hold the rights to the film and any accompanying material. By submitting a film, the director/institution certifies that all images and soundtracks used are either original or authorized by the rights holder.
2. Permissions: By submitting, the director/distribution authorizes the festival to promote the work, organize one single screening and use excerpts or promotional material without infringing on copyrights. Only the winning short will have a second screening within the festival.

- Legal Responsibilities -

1. Compliance: The director/distribution must ensure that the submitted work does not violate the rights of any individual or entity. This includes ensuring that no content in the film infringes on copyright, privacy, or any other legal rights.
2. Liability: The director/distribution agrees to indemnify the festival and its organizers against any legal claims or disputes arising from the submitted work.

SELECTION AND AWARDS

1. Selection: Films selected for the festival will be notified via email. Selected films must provide a high-quality digital copy for screening.
2. Awards: While there are no monetary prizes, the exposure and recognition from LIFF can lead to opportunities for distribution in Italy.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Changes: The festival reserves the right to make changes to the rules and regulations without prior notice.
2. Agreement: By submitting a film, the applicant agrees to all terms and conditions outlined above.

For further details and updates, visit our official website or contact us at: staff@filmeeting.it