​​​​​​International Film Festival of Shimla

2nd International Film Festival of Shimla
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4th ​​​International Film Festival of Shimla (IFFS-2018)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Entries Open : 05 May 2018, Closed : 10 Aug 2018



Festival Date: 12 - 14 Oct 2018
Venue: Gaiety Theatre, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Programme:


​International Competition: 

There will be an International Level competition for Documentaries, Feature Films, Animation and Short Fiction and Music Videos produced or co-produced outside India between 1st Jan 2016 and 31st May 2018. The following awards will be given: 
a) Best Documentary 
c) Best Short Fiction (Below 40 minutes) 
d) Best Feature Film 
d) Best Animation (Below 30 Minutes)
e) Best Music Video (7 minutes and below)

National Competition: 
There will be a National Level competition for Documentaries, Feature Films, Animation and Short Fiction and Music Videos  produced or co-produced in India between 1st Jan 2016 and 31st May 2018.  The following awards will be given: 
a) Best Documentary 
b) Best Short Fiction (Below 40 minutes) 
c) Best Feature Film 
d) Best Animation (Below 30 Minutes)
e) Best Music Video (7 minutes and below)

State Level Competition: 
Documentaries, Feature Films, Animation and Short Fiction and Music Videos  produced in any of the dialects of Himachal between 1st Jan 2016 and 31st May 2018.  will be eligible for the State level competition. This competition will be exclusively for bonafide Himachali only. The following awards will be given in state level competition:


a) Best Film Award

b) Best Music Award


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A) Rules and Regulations for Competitive Sections:

  1. Only films produced or co-produced in India are eligible for the National level competition. Films produced or co-produced outside India are eligible for the International level competition. All Indian films participating in the competition have to submit a CBFC certificate or give a self-attestation that the film and music video has been completed between 1st January  2016 and 31st May 2018 (both days inclusive). Same applicable for State Level competition (Bonafied Himachali)

  2. The Festival absolves itself of any liability in case of dispute regarding the completion date of the entry.

  3. Films must be available for festival screening on one of the following formats: DCP, High Quality Hard Disk, High resolution downloadable link, Blu ray or 35 mm.

  4. No films entered once for competition can be re-entered. The decision of the Festival Director will be final.

  5. No works in progress maybe submitted.

  6. Only the films entered in the competition category will be considered for competition.

  7. A director or production company may enter more than one film or music video provided a separate entry form and fees accompanies each film. The entry form must clearly mark the section entered for.

  8. Only selected films will be intimated by email. No letters of non- acceptance will be sent. All lists will be available on the website soon.

  9. All non-English-speaking projects must have English subtitles.

  10. ​Films that have not been exhibited on the Internet.

  11. ​Once a film has been selected it cannot be withdrawn from the Festival programme during the event.

  12. ​Entry Fee : The entry fee is non refundable.

  13. The Director of the festival has the power to waive any of the above mentioned rules.

  14. Decision of the festival Jury cannot be challenged.

  15. Jury will determine the winning films and will be composed of individuals selected by the Festival Authorities. The decision of Jury will be final and binding to all.
    - The Jury has the right to withhold an award in any category where no entries, in the Jury's view, meet its standards for award / recognition.


B) General Rules

  1. Last Date for submitting the Completed Entry Form and Preview Material offline is 10 August, 2018.

  2. Preview material will not be returned. 

  3. ​Preview material may be in DVD /drives/ online links.

  4. The Preview Parcel must state clearly: NO COMMERICAL VALUE. FOR FESTIVAL PREVIEW ONLY. The festival will not cover any expense regarding this matter.

  5. Send Preview parcel by India Post- Speed Post Only. (No Private courrier )

  6. Entrants are required to submit 2 DVDs (Film, Promos, Trailers) and a separate DVD containing Directors Photograph, Bio-data, Filmography, Synopsis of the film, Stills of the Film, Posters, Pamphlets, etc., Entry Form (Printed copy) & Entry Fee Demand Draft (not required if paid online) packed properly and freight pre-paid.

  7. Please note: Do not use fiber envelopes as the material can be damaged as well as the festivals viewing equipment. Please pack adequately

  8. Preview DVD must be labelled with title, running time and contact information. Please do not send Master tapes or any originals. The festival will not be responsible for any damage or loss of Master Tapes/DVD.

  9. Preview materials will not be returned unless specifically requested by the applicant. The cost for the same shall be borne by the applicant.

  10. Publicity: If selected for the festival the entrant must undertake to provide publicity clippings and posters and promo of the film for the use of the festival.

  11. Decision of the festival jury cannot be challenged.



For any queries you are free to mail info@iffs.in   or   call +91-8587870532


Preview material to reach latest by 5.00 PM on the 10 August, 2018 on following address:


Festival Director
International Film Festival of Shimla,
Buransh Lodge, MIG House No. 18,
Housing Board Colony, Sanjauli, Shimla

Pin-171006, Himachal Pradesh​​
​Phone: +91-8351982794, +91-8587870532 

info@iffs.in

iffshimla@gmail.com