www.filmclub.amu.ac.in Filmsaaz 2013 Aligarh Muslim University : International Film Festival of Short Films & Documentaries

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Name of the Organisation : Aligarh Muslim University (filmclub.amu.ac.in) University Film Club
Type of Announcement : 6th Filmsaaz-2013 International Film Festival of Short Films & Documentaries

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Filmsaaz is an International Film Festival of Short Films & Documentaries for Non-feature films. First of its kind in India to be organized by a University. It was first held in 2008 in Aligarh Muslim University, organised by the University Film Club. This festival aims to crave out the hidden talent and inspire an urge among the young filmmakers. It is not just another film festival, but is a mission to bring up those to light who think beyond the conventionals.

Likewise, this year too, 6th Filmsaaz-2013 would be held with all its charms, in the Kennedy Auditorium of the Aligarh Muslim University. Entries are thus invited under the various categories mentioned from all such budding filmmakers. Refer to the Registration section to download the form, and the Rules and Regulations section for further guidelines.

Last date for reciept of entries: 24th February, 2013. NO late entries will be accepted under any circumstances.

Rules and Regulations :
Eligibility :
Submission to the Festival is open to short films, documentaries, animated films, ad films and music video created by Independent and Student Film Makers.

Competitive Section :
All the films Submitted by Independent and Student Film Makers to the Festival under all categories and completed after January 1, 2010 are eligible for the Competitive Section of the festival program. The duration of the films should be no longer than the time stipulated for each category.
The date of production is determined by the copyright /Censor certificate printed on the film.

Festival Dates : The film festival will be held from March 2 to March 5, 2013.

Non-Competition Section :
All the films Submitted by Independent and Student Film Makers to the Festival under all categories and completed before January 1, 2010 will be included under the Non-Competition Section of the festival program. Films previously submitted to the Festival and not selected will not be considered for the 2013 Festival.

Film formats :
Film formats that can be presented for selection and exhibition for the Festival should be in MPEG 2, MPEG 4, WMV, AVI and MOV in a DVD disk (PAL or NTSC with Universal Code - region 0 encoded in a DVD disk).Only one film must be written on a DVD disk. Two copies of DVD disk containing one film must be submitted for judging.

The following information should be directly visible on the face of each DVD: film title, Director’s name, production company address and telephone number, length and subtitling (if any). Please DO NOT use small stickers on top of the regular DVD Stickers. Please note, that presentation of other formats requires the authorization of the Festival. Without this authorization the Festival retains the right to exclude a film.

Entry Fee : There is no entry fee for the festival.

Entry Acknowledgements : University Film Club will confirm the receipt of the submission materials by E-mail.

Number of submissions : Independent and Student Film Makers may submit any number of films under the Festival’s Film Categories. If you are submitting two or more films, they should be on separate DVD’s, with separate press kit CD.

Participation : Participation in the 6th Filmsaaz- 2013 implies acceptance of the Rules and Regulations by filmmakers, producers and their representatives.

FESTIVAL SECTIONS :
Competition Section : For the Competition Section, the selection of films which will compete in the 6th Filmsaaz- 2013 will be decided by the Festival Program Committee.

Non-Competition Section : For the Non-Competitions Section, the selection of films which will be exhibited at 6th Filmsaaz-2013 will be decided by the Festival Program Committee.

Jury Members : For the complete list and profiles of the jury members kindly visit our website http://filmclub.amu.ac.in

Awards/Prizes : The members of the Jury shall select the best film in each category. In case, the panel does not find any film to have the required levels of artistic merit; it may decide not to grant awards in one or more categories. In all instances, the panel's decisions are final and no appeal in this regard shall be entertained.

Promotional materials : Participants are urged to make available all requested press kit / publicity materials for promotion. (Also see rule 18 Press Kit / Publicity Materials)

Mentioning participation : Producers and distributors of participating/winning films are requested to include in future promotional material the mention of Official Selection/Winners at 6th Filmsaaz- 2013.

Committing to the Sections of the Festival : After accepting the invitation to participate in the various Competitive and Non-Competitive sections the film cannot be withdrawn. However, the decision of the Festival committee shall be final in this regard.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND MATERIALS :
Submission Method : Submission materials should be sent by ordinary mail, Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due or courier. All postage costs and duties are to be borne by the sender. Festival organizer is not responsible for loss or damage of the submissions materials.

Press Kit / Publicity Materials : Press Kit / Publicity Materials requested in the entry form such as: Synopsis of the film (in English), At least 2 production photos of the Film (300 dpi), 1 photo of the director(s) (300 dpi), poster of the film (300 dpi), A statement of the director on the film, Biography and filmography of the director, Production details like Cast, Crew, Credits list and any other promotional material must be submitted in a separate CD for every film. Kindly refer to the end of the Regulations document for shipping details and address.

Submission Materials : None of the above listed submission materials will be returned.

All submission materials must be sent fully prepaid by sender by Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due or courier to:
Secretary
University Film Club
General Education Centre
Kennedy House Complex
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh-202002
Uttar Pradesh, India

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I would like to know that where can I see the results of the short films at 6th Filmsaaz 2013 International Category. I have searched your filmsaaz page but couldn't locate any except the List of Films Selected.

Please help me out to locate the result page.

Thank you.
Aashit Chatterjee
Short Film "the truth behind"

@Aashit Chatterjee:
Yet to be uploaded on the website.

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** Email- filmclub@amu.ac.in
** Mobile- +91 9759925719

[Guest]

Where is result shown on website?

Get Result Updates Here
http://filmclub.amu.ac.in/filmsaaz/index.html