Vindhya International Film Festival Madhya Pradesh

Rules & Regulations

General

Categories
. Feature Films and Documentary- International / National / Madhya Pradesh Special
· Short Films and Documentary- International / National / Madhya Pradesh Special
· Music Video

1. The film must have been completed after January 2011.

2. Entries in any format (PAL/ NTSC) are accepted. Festival Management will not be responsible if the film is not screened due to technical problems with the film.

3. Total running time for short films must be less than 30 minutes & 150 minutes for full-length films, including credit titles. There is no minimum running time.

4. The short film can be in any language or genre. All non-Hindi and English films must have English sub-titles for festival presentation

5. The original film may be produced on 35 mm, 16 mm, HD, DIGI BETA, BETA SP, U-MATIC, DV, DVD, But the film must be available for preview purposes for the technical committee, the selection committee, and jury panel.

6. One preview copy needs to be submitted along with the entry. Each Preview copy should be labeled with the title, Running time, Contact E-mail and Phone number,
OR
Submit films via a private online link through youtube unlisted link, Vimeo, Google Drive, or We Transfer, etc. scanned entry form & fee payment details at viffmp@gmail.com

7. Multiple entries can be submitted, but with separate entry forms, preview media, synopsis/description, should be enclosed. Each film is considered as a new entry.

8. Once the film is submitted can’t be withdrawn in any circumstances, however, the festival director reserves the right to disqualify any film on certain grounds.

9. By submitting films to Vindhya International Film Festival Madhya Pradesh, the filmmaker/producer takes the whole responsibility of copyright issues of music, script, and other creative and technical aspects of the film.

10. Short films/Documentary/ Music Video that is submitted must be the entrant's original work and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third parties, the entrant agrees that the Vintage International Film Festival will not be held liable for any copyright infringements perpetrated by you or your short film.

11. For promotional or publicity purposes, excerpts from any film entered in the festival may be shown on any Television Network/Internet or related media during the festival period.

12. Transportation and insurance costs of DVDs, related documents, photographs and publicity materials from the country of origin to the Festival Office shall be borne by the applicant.

13. Entry Forms with incorrect/inadequate/illegible/ambiguous particulars will not be considered. The festival committee reserves the right to accept or refuse any film without assigning any reason whatsoever.

14. The competition is open for professionals as well as students. No separate section for student filmmakers.
15. Entrant agrees to be bound by all terms of these official festival rules and regulations as established herein. The Vindhya International Film Festival Madhya Pradesh reserves the right to extend the Festival deadline and to change the festival venue for any unforeseen reasons if needed.

16. Entrants will retain all ownership rights to their films submitted.

Selection

1. The decision of the Jury will be final and can’t be challenged.
2. Winners are selected by a judging panel of industry professionals consisting of independent producers, production companies, filmmakers, and other film industry professionals who may be substituted at the discretion of the Festival organizers.
3. All films are judged equally based on:
a. Content Originality (Quality of storyline, and script)
b. Production (Camerawork, lighting, and shot composition)
c. Post-Production (Editing, transitions, pacing, continuity, and flow)
d. Image (Focus, color, and lighting)
e. Sound Quality (Clarity, consistency of audio levels, and lack of noise)
4. The decision of the selection committee is final and no correspondence will be entered into Finalists will be notified by mail and/ or phone call. The Vindhya International Film Festival Madhya Pradesh will use its best efforts to announce the selected films, winners at the designated time, but will not be held liable for any unforeseen delays.
5. Vindhya International Film Festival Madhya Pradesh organizing, selection committee members, juries are not allowed to participate​ in the respective festival as a contestant.

Film Submission

· Submit Films via a private online link through Vimeo, Google Drive, or We transfer, etc., scanned entry form & fee payment details at
viffmp@gmail.com
Or
· media along with entry form, fee, and other details mentioned in the application form at the given address.
Or
· Online Submission Site – FilmFreeway

Filmmakers are requested to submit the following information via email at
• Synopsis of the movie.
• Crew & Cast List.
• Biography & Filmography of a Film director.
• Photograph of Director.
• Still and Posters of the film in JPEG format.
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