GREETINGS FROM KARIMNAGAR FILM SOCIETY

we are very happy to inform all the film makers that karimnagar film society (affiliated to federation of film societies of india) is organising its regular annual event ‘ NATIONAL SHORT AND DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL-2009′ from 14-19 February 2009 at Karimnagar,Andhra Pradesh

The festival consists of two sections:

• The regular festival section with short and documentary films to be screened at main venue FILMBHAVAN and different college auditorium.
• The second section of the festival has been introduced as a competitive section for the short and documentary films, with cash prizes and ‘INDIAN ROLLER AWARDS’

LAST DATE FOR ENTRIES:
31 DECEMBER 2008

Rule and Regulations

1. Festival consists of two sections one competitive section for the INDIA ROLLER AWARDS and the second one is the non-competitive festival of 3RD NATIONAL SHORT AND DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL
2. In the competitive section two INDIA ROLLER AWARDS for the short and documentary films separately. Winners will be presented Rs.10, 000=00(Rupees ten thousand), Shawl, Memento and a citation as first prize and Rs5000=00 (Rupees five thousand) Shawl, Memento and a citation as second prize for the two categories separately.
3. ENTRY FEE FOR COMPETITION: Please send Rs.200/ each category towards an entry Fee for the competition through a crossed Demand Draft in favor of “KARIMNAGAR FILM SOCIETY’ payable at Karimnagar.
4. NO ENTRY FEE FOR FESTIVAL SCREENINGS
5. There will be pre-selection for all categories.
6. To register your film in any section, fill the ENTRY FORM by computer or hand. Post it, signed, to us with two DVD copies of your film, with a synopsis, a quality still from the film and a photo of the Director. Make sure the film title, your name, e-mail and contact numbers are written on the Disc. If you haven’t signed the entry form we will not accept your film, for issues concerning copyright and public exhibition, a soft copy is preferred for the data and photos etc.
7. Film still must be either prints of at least 15cm x 10cm or scanned images of 300dpi in JPEG or TIFF format on CD; the purpose is to publish in the Festival Book.
8. Films of all languages should have English subtitles.
9. The festival retains the right to keep copies of films entered, for future non-commercial screenings

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

1. Film should have been completed during the period between November 2005 and November 2008
2. One director/producer can submit a maximum of 3 films in the Film festival.
3. KAFISO does not take the responsibility of damage and returning of any DVDs submitted to it.
4. If your film was produced on film/Beta/U-matic /VHS format, it should be converted into Mini DV and DVD format.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY

1. Synopsis of the film not to exceed 150 words (2 Copies)

2. Resume (career record and significant achievement*) Electronic
Format (CD) is preferable.

3. Two passport size color photos*

4. Poster of the Film (Optional)

5. Stills of the film

6. Any other publicity material
Electronic Format (CD) is preferable.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: varalaanand@yahoo.com ; varalaanand@gmail.com

The entry form can be downloaded from here