EVENT DESCRIPTION
Genesis international film festival (GIFF) is an international short film festival. To promote talented authors, we connect them with film screening platforms, streaming services and TV channels. We invite the best participants to the festival jury to create a logical continuity between seasons of the festival, as well as to develop and promote the festival on the world stage.
Also we (organizers) want to show that each human being is a unique person with his own special outlook on life and art, and with the help of works from all over the world, we want to show how art can be diverse.
Also we (organizers) want to show that each human being is a unique person with his own special outlook on life and art, and with the help of works from all over the world, we want to show how art can be diverse.
The missions of the festival are tо:
- create a platform for demonstrating participants' unique view on art
- reward the best works with well-deserved attention
- build a community for exchanging useful contacts between creative people
- create a platform for demonstrating participants' unique view on art
- reward the best works with well-deserved attention
- build a community for exchanging useful contacts between creative people
TIME-LINE
1
Opening Date
May 4, 2022
2
Late Deadline
February 25, 2023
3
Extended Deadline
March 18, 2023
4
Event Date
August, 2023
Who can participate?
People over the age of 21 from all over the world
Short Films
02
Drama short films under 30 minutes.
Drama
03
Comedy short films under 30 minutes.
Comedy
Animation
Experimental
01
Short films of any genre under 30 minutes.
Grand prix
04
Animation films under 30 minutes.
05
Experimental or arthouse films under 30 minutes.
08
Science fiction short films under 30 minutes.
Sci-fi
Arthouse / Indie film
Fantasy
06
Arthouse or indie films under 30 minutes.
07
Fantasy short films under 30 minutes.
AWARDS
Entertainment
projects
projects
Special awards
Screenplays
Rules & Terms
1. All films must be submitted in English or with English subtitles.
2. There is entry fee required. Festival participation fees are non-refundable.
3. Work duration criteria:
- short films must be no longer than 30 minutes;
- documentaries must be no longer than 120 minutes;
- scripts must be no longer than 140 pages.
4. Selected films will be required to submit a high-resolution file of the project. To submit films for consideration to the Film Selection Committee fill out the online entry form and upload the film.
Accepted formats for visual artwork: .mp4 files, Vimeo/YouTube links, dropbox links or any cloud storage link.
5. All producers and/or directors who own the rights to the film they are submitting are eligible for competition.
6. Each filmmaker or producer may submit as many films as desired. An entry form for each work must be submitted.
7. If selected, participants will be notified via email in order to continue in the competition.
8. Participation in the Festival implies acceptance of these Regulations
9. By submitting an application to us, you give us the right to show your film online and also in front of a live audience. Not all nominated films will be screened.
By submitting, the individual or corporation submitting the project hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the project for screening and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.
2. There is entry fee required. Festival participation fees are non-refundable.
3. Work duration criteria:
- short films must be no longer than 30 minutes;
- documentaries must be no longer than 120 minutes;
- scripts must be no longer than 140 pages.
4. Selected films will be required to submit a high-resolution file of the project. To submit films for consideration to the Film Selection Committee fill out the online entry form and upload the film.
Accepted formats for visual artwork: .mp4 files, Vimeo/YouTube links, dropbox links or any cloud storage link.
5. All producers and/or directors who own the rights to the film they are submitting are eligible for competition.
6. Each filmmaker or producer may submit as many films as desired. An entry form for each work must be submitted.
7. If selected, participants will be notified via email in order to continue in the competition.
8. Participation in the Festival implies acceptance of these Regulations
9. By submitting an application to us, you give us the right to show your film online and also in front of a live audience. Not all nominated films will be screened.
By submitting, the individual or corporation submitting the project hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the project for screening and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.
Winners will receive diplomas, laurels, customized statuettes or other prizes (depending on the nomination).
MEDIA ABOUT US
"Film and media industry experts from around the world came together to evaluate hundreds of projects from all over the world"
"GIFF is a unique platform for creative people interested in the world of cinema"
"With this festival, we want to support independent authors from all over the world and let them know that their opinion is important, and their talent will definitely find its audience"
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CONTACT US
Festival organizers
giff@genesisfilmfestival.com
giff@genesisfilmfestival.com