MY NAME IS CLIMATE FOUNDATION IS OFFICIALLY REGISTERED IN THE NETHERLANDS

WE RUN OUR FILM FESTIVALS IN EUROPE AND UNITED KINGDOM

Welcome to the My Name is Climate Film Festival (MNICFF) Awards 2024 - an IMDb Qualified Festival.

Our festival is dedicated to promoting positive change on a global scale, focusing on critical issues such as climate change, human and animal rights, and social and cultural matters. We believe in the transformative power of film to raise awareness and inspire action in these key areas.

At MNCFF, our mission is to provide independent filmmakers with a unique platform to showcase their work and receive well-deserved recognition. We champion creative freedom and aim to support filmmakers in expressing their individual visions without the pressures of commercial expectations.

Our goal is to guide independent filmmakers in overcoming challenges and unlocking their full potential. Through our thorough review process, networking opportunities, and dedicated marketing support, we aim to empower filmmakers and help navigate the complexities of the industry.

To facilitate a smooth selection process and offer timely feedback, we conduct monthly editions of our festival. Filmmakers will receive prompt notifications if their work is chosen, with our team of industry professionals consistently reviewing and evaluating their submissions.

We highly value the distinctiveness of each entry and prioritize the impact and message conveyed in the film or documentary. MNCFF is focused on building a robust global network of filmmakers, producers, and distributors to encourage collaboration and create avenues for development.

We are eagerly anticipating the creative ingenuity and talent showcased in your films.

Awards & Prizes

Winners attending the festival in person will receive MNICFF award certificates, opportunity for Q&A, and winners who cannot attend the film festival for some reasons can request award certificates and laurels free of charge via email after leaving reviews on FilmFreeways.

There will be best film award in every category additionally there will be Best Director/Actor/ Writer/ Cinematographer/Producer/ Music/ Audience Award/ Jury Award and Honorable Mention award.

Rules & Terms

Please note that MNICFF entry fees are non-refundable. We maintain a family-friendly environment and do not accept films with nudity or unnecessary profanity. Films can be of various genres, including short and feature films, narrative fiction, documentary non-fiction, experimental, or animation.

Multiple entries are allowed, and each entry can be submitted to multiple categories. Please provide information about previous festivals and any awards received.

Poster size between 500 and 8000 pixels.

Film copies should be submitted in.mp4 format, with a resolution of 1920x1080 px and a bitrate between 10,000 and 25,000 kb/sec for live and online screenings. All non-English dialogue must have burned-in subtitles.

Download availability is required for selected films and trailers. Additionally, a press kit in Word format, including a short synopsis, full credits, high-definition film stills, and the director's bio with a headshot, must be provided.

Permission for Image/Video/Audio Submission:
By participating in the festival, all participants agree that any photographs, recordings, or broadcasts of their involvement become the property of MNICFF for future promotional purposes. This includes the use, rebroadcast, publication, distribution, or reproduction of fragments of their projects. Participants also consent to the recording by television and media partners covering the festival.

Screening:
We conduct both live and online screenings of officially selected films. While not all selected films may have the opportunity to be screened to a live audience, we will notify filmmakers one month in advance if their film will be screened. Additionally, selected projects may receive invitations to screen in various sectors, such as healthcare, government agencies, schools, colleges, and educational centers.

Marketing:
All officially selected projects will receive shoutouts on our social media platforms. Once officially selected, filmmakers can tag themselves on IMDb for added exposure.

Film Market:
We carefully select outstanding projects and offer distribution opportunities through our Film Market. There is no fee for this service, but a commission will be deducted from after-sales if your film achieves success.

Interview:
In the final stages, we conduct interviews with award-winning filmmakers to promote their projects and provide insights into their creative process.

Distribution Deal:
If your film meets our and our partner distributors' requirements, we will work towards securing the best distribution deal for you.

For any further questions, please visit our FAQ page at www.mynameisclimate.com/faq. We look forward to your participation in the MNICFF .
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  • Stephen Roach

    Really nice festival that was very accommodating and had a really crisp cinema screen for my film to be viewed on. I would highly recommend.

    August 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for leaving review Stephen. Hopefully we will see you in our next edition. Good luck with your upcoming projects.

  • Farid Ismail

    It's great to have a film festival that preoccupate for the Climate Change! Thank you again for selecting my short film. I wish I could be in London to celebrate this film festival ! I hope many years of success for "my name Is climate" !!

    June 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for leaving review Farid. Hopefully we will see you in our next edition. Good luck with your upcoming projects.

  • Gerald Schank

    Thank you for giving the "MathMoms" in Cape Town a voice and the film about them a screen. Your film festival has brought together filmmakers around the world to join you in being a a source of change. Amazing!

    June 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for leaving review Gerald. Hopefully we will see you in our next edition. Good luck with your upcoming projects.

  • PF Didek

    Thrilled to learn that our film, "Documerica, self-portrait of a nation on the brink" won the audience award in the climate issues section. Great festival, thanks to jury and organizers ! Long live the "My name is Climate Film Festival"

    June 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for leaving review Didek. Hopefully we will see you in our next edition. Good luck with your upcoming projects.

  • Louvat Marc Emmanuel

    Très heureux que le festival ait aimé notre film. Un grand merci au Jury.

    June 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for leaving review Louvat. Hopefully we will see you in our next edition. Good luck with your upcoming projects.