Name of the Organisation : International Documentary and Short Film Festival Kerala (iffk.in)
Type of Announcement : International Film Festival Contest 2013
Home Page : http://www.iffk.in/
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Events Start Date : 7 June 2013
Events End Date : 11 June 2013
Events Deadline : 30 Apr 2013

Rules and Regulations
Online Film Registration only, available at www.iffk.in

Mission:
After the resounding success of the 5th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala we are happy to announce the 6th Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala which will be held in the capital city Kerala ,Thiruvananthapuram (formely known as Trivandrum) from the 7th – 11th June 2013 . The festival, a unique venture in India is being organized by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy for the Dept of Cultural Affairs, Govt of Kerala as part of its endeavor to catalyse a vibrant documentary and short film movement. Increasing accessibility and affordability of media technology has led to a boom in the production and scope of films. The media is now used by image-makers from all walks of life to express, experiment, learn and as an effective tool to conscientise and bring about social change. The festival aims to map and reflect the exploding nature of the medium in its many facets of creativity and resistance.

National Competition:
There will be a National Level competition for long documentaries, short documentaries, Animation and short fiction films produced in India between 1st May 2012 and 30th April 2013.

The following awards will be given:
** Best Long Documentary (40mins and above) with a cash prize of Rs 1.00 lakhs and a certificate.
** Best Short Documentary (under 40mins) with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/ and a certificate.
** Best Short Fiction (upto 69 mins) with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000/ and a certificate.
** Best Animation with a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/ and a certificate.
** Best Music Video with a cash prize of Rs. 25,000/ and a certificate.

Campus films competition for films produced by students from Educational Institutions above Higher Secondary level based in Kerala:
There will be a competition for short fiction films for bonafide students studying within Kerala .The films will have to be 20min or under in duration. The director of the film has to be above 18years at the time of production.

The jury will award the following prizes:
** Best Campus Film (20min and below) with a cash prize of Rs. 20,000/ and a certificate to the creative team.

Programme:
The festival programme will contain the following Categories:
A. National Competition Section under the following categories:
** Long Documentary (40mins and above)
** Short Documentary (below 40mins)
** Short Fiction (upto 69mins)
** Animation
** Music Videos

B. Campus films competition for films produced by students from Educational Institutions above Higher Secondary level based in Kerala:
** Short Fiction works 20min and less.

C. National and International non competitive sections with the following categories.
** Long Documentary Section (40mins and above)
** Short Documentary Section (below 40mins)
** Short Fiction section (upto 69mins)
** Public Interest spots
** Music Videos
** Animation Films
** Student Productions (Director must provide proof of being a bonafide student)

Full details and rules get here : http://www.iffk.in/idsffk/