SOC Kaleidoscope Short Film Competition 2010

We are thrilled to launch the “imagine” film competition for all you aspiring film makers. We are inviting you to make a short film that reflects the theme “imagine”. The competition is open to innovative, entertaining, intelligent and celebratory short films. The films will be judged by professionals working in the film industry and prizes will be awarded for the best entries.

As one of Taylor’s most significant cultural events, the competition aims to promote positive thematic ideas and film making techniques of equality and social justice, explore the relationship between the mind and creativity and create a dialogue with the public, the media and the arts about what the theme “imagine” means to us all. The festival’s purpose is to achieve social change through the arts by bringing together a wide range of potential film makers, media and arts organizations, and artists, to explore and celebrate “imagine” through film, visual art, drama, literature, music and comedy.

What we’re looking for:

We’re particularly interested in your understanding of “imagine”, the meaning you take from this term, and how you have interpreted this in your work. Films can address specific “imagine” issues, but we’re also keen to encourage innovative interpretations of the festival’s wider aims as detailed above.

Original Work:

Films will be judged based on originality, narrative strength, strong characters and filmmaking skill. Awards are based on overall merit of the entries. Selected films must inspire and compel the audience.

Film Makers:

The competition is open to students from the following programs. Individual and group entries permitted.

1) Foundation in Communication/A-level/SAM/CPU/IB

II) Diploma in Communication

III) UniSA Communication Degrees

Films submitted to any kind of competitions / festivals before are not eligible for resubmission.

Rating:

All entries must qualify as a General Audience “G” Rating.

Props:

The words “imagine” must creatively appear throughout the production.

Finalists Prizes:

Prizes will be awarded for the best film in each age category. The top five 3 finalists will be awarded prize “imagine”. Please note finalists will be required to provide two (2) high quality DVD productions.

Film Description:

Include a brief description (synopsis) and the filmmakers(s) name, address, phone number and email. Registration forms from all participating film makers must be completed and signed.

Selection Process:

The selection panel will comprise of individuals working in the film industry and people. The decisions of the panel are final. We will not provide feedback on films which have not been successful.

There will be 3 categories:

Foundation

Genre:

Must be an adult-themed documentary / drama

Duration:

Total running time 2-3 minutes. Does not include credits.

Diploma

Genre:

Must be an adult-themed drama / documentary / comedy

Duration:

Total running time 4-6 minutes. Does not include credits.

Degree

Genre:

Must be an adult-themed drama / animation / documentary / comedy

Duration:

Total running time 6-8 minutes. Does not include credits.

Submission Guidelines:

1. Entry to the competition is free.

2. Registration is open until 30th June 2010.

3. Films must be received by 6 August 2010. Please submit your work as soon as you possibly can before this date.

4. Please submit your film on PAL DVD format. Clearly mark your screener with title of work / filmmaker’s name / duration.

5. All submitted work must be original, and the person(s) on the submission form must own all distribution rights to the film.

6. Please clearly mark your envelope – FILM COMPETITION – and send films to: No. 1 Jalan Taylor's, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan

6. We will acknowledge receipt of your film by email.

7. All preview copies will be retained by Taylor’s for archival and educational purposes.

Conditions of Entry:

1. All films submitted must have full distribution clearance, including written consent/contracts for all people identifiable within the film, paid or unpaid, full musical clearance and third party clearance.

2. It is also the responsibility of the person who signs the form to ensure that these consent forms are in place and valid prior to submission. By signing the submission form the person(s) agree that they have obtained all required permissions.

3. No unauthorized use of copyrighted material.

4. The filmmaker will be responsible for securing the licensing rights for any copyrighted material including but not limited to music and actors releases

5. Profanity, nudity, lewd or vulgar behavior; offensive language and/or gestures prohibited.

6. Copyright of the films is retained by the film-maker.

7. Parent’s/guardian’s signatures are required for anyone under 18 who appears in the film.

8. All films and animations must be the original work of the entrant(s) and must not infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, rights of privacy, publicity or other intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.

9. If based upon another's life story, applicant(s) must attach a statement attesting to their rights to make such adaptations.

10.In the event that more than one person or group has participated in the production of a film submitted for entry, the film will be deemed entered by the person or group whose name is submitted through the registration process.

11. If the film is selected as the winner in its category, the prize will be awarded to that individual or group.