General

 

Categories

      Feature Films/Documentary- International / National / Madhya Pradesh Special

·      Short Films/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 a technical problem with the film.

 

3.   Total running time must be less than 30 minutes in length, 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 DVD/ Removable Storage needs to be submitted along with the entry. Each Preview DVD should be labeled with the title,           Running time, Contact E-mail and Phone number,

OR

      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

                                   

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    Once the film is submitted can’t be withdrawn in any circumstances, however, the festival director reserves the right to disqualify any film on certain grounds.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

 

 

Awards​

Feature Film Section

   ·      2-Best Film - International -  Trophy, Certificate

   ·      2-Best  Film - National -  Trophy, Certificate

   ·      2-Best Film – State (MP) -  Trophy, Certificate

   ·      2 Special Jury Awards- Trophy, Certificat

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Feature Documentary Section

   ·      2-Best Documentary - International -  Trophy, Certificate

   ·      2-Best  Documentary - National -  Trophy, Certificate

   ·      2-Best Documentary – State (MP) -  Trophy, Certificate

   ·      2 Special Jury Awards- Trophy, Certificat

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Creative Awards (Feature Category)

   ·      Best Director - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Cinematography - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Editing -Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Screenplay - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Sound  -  Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Music Director - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Actor Male - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Actor Female - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Child Artist - Trophy, Certificate

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Short Film Section

   ·      2-Best Short Film - International -  Trophy, Certificate

   ·      2-Best Short Film - National -  Trophy, Certificate

   ·      2-Best Short Film – State (MP) -  Trophy, Certificate

   ·      2 Special Jury Awards- Trophy, Certificate

 

Short Documentary Film Section

   ·      2-Best Documentary Film - International -Trophy, Certificate

   ·      2-Best Documentary Film - National -  Trophy, Certificate

   ·      2-Best Documentary Film - State (MP) - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      2 Special Jury Award-Trophy, Certificate

 

Music Video Section

   ·      Best Music Video - International- Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Music Video - National - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Music Video - State (MP) - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Special Jury Award-Trophy, Certificate

 

Creative Awards (Short Category)

   ·      Best Director - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Cinematography - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Editing -Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Screenplay - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Sound  -  Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Music Director - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Actor Male - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Actor Female - Trophy, Certificate

   ·      Best Child Artist - Trophy, Certificate

 

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

·      Two sets of DVDs along with entry form, fee, and other details mentioned in the application form at the given address.

Or

·      Online Submission Site – Filmfreeway /Click for Festival/Festival Focus

 

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.

 

Entry Fee

 

(No submission will be considered until the non-refundable entry fee has been paid.)

There is no entry fee for films based on Tribal people. Film Makers from Madhya Pradesh (India) can submit their entry without a fee (address proof required), 

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For Short Film/Documentary/ Music Video

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Early Bird Submission – 700 INR or $10 USD

Regular Submission.   – 1000 INR or $15 USD

Late Submission          – 1500 INR or $20 USD

Extended Submission - 2000 INR 0r $22 USD

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For Feature Film/Documentary

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Full-Length Films under 150 minutes.

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• Earlybird Deadline- 2500 INR or $40

• Regular Deadline- 3000 INR or  $50

• Late Deadline- 4000 INR or $60

• Extended Deadline 5000 INR $70

 

Fee Payment Methods

 

Google Pay, Phone Pay, Bheem -  9763706428

 

International Filmmaker’s pay by Paypal.com to the (Paypal Account - viffmp@gmail.com)

 

 

Deadlines

 

        Early Bird Submission –

   ·     30 JUNE 2024    

       Regular Submission – 

   ·   31 AUGUST 2024

       Late Submission –

   ·   21 SEPTEMBER 2024

 Extended Submission –

   ·   21 NOVEMBER 2024

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NOTIFICATION DATE: 30 NOVEMBER 2024

 

The film should be submitted before the deadline. The Vindhya International Film Festival is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, postage-due, stolen, or misappropriated entries.

 

(Mark the envelope FOR CULTURAL PURPOSE ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL VALUE.)

 

Mailing Address is mentioned in the application form.