Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Drishyam VFX, part of Drishyam Films started in Hyderabad

Drishyam VFX, part of Drishyam Films, and one of India’s premiere and most trusted VFX company, is expanding its business roots. Currently, the studio has its headquarters in Mumbai and has expanded its presence in Hyderabad to open doors for new and better business avenues.
Drishyam Studios, COO, Rajeev Kumar say, “Drishyam VFX, in the last one year, has grown in leaps and bounds. As part of our expansion plans, we will soon set up a full-fledged business centre in Hyderabad. After Bollywood, we aim to strengthen roots down south as well.”

With the number of south Indian filmmakers integrating VFX in their movie and the success of Baahubali, there’s a definite fillip in terms of business opportunities down south.
Drishyam Films, CFO and director, Rakesh Totla adds, “Movies made in south now has a pan India appeal. Market share and viewership of movies like Baahubali has increased manifold. Hyderabad is a key strategic point catering to two states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.”
Total further mentions that the south Indian movie industry holds a lion’s share pertaining to film business and the business potential of VFX in global market is undoubtedly huge.
“India already works on major Hollywood projects and with passing time our global impact will increase bringing more business,” ends Totla.
Akula Venkata Raju, commonly known as Sunil who has joined as VFX producer will be heading the VFX team at Hyderabad and will be overlooked by Rajeev Kumar.
The studio recently celebrated its one year anniversary and have worked on movies like Mohenjodaro, Te3n, Kahaani 2, Maatr. Drishyam VFX’s official website will soon be up and running.

Tata Elxsi’s delivered close to 155 shots for POORNA Movie

Tata Elxsi, India’s leading design company has collaborated with filmmaker Rahul Bose, to provide VFX for Poorna – a biographical adventure film based on Poorna Malavath, the youngest girl to climb Mount Everest at the age of 13 years and 11 months.
Tata Elxsi, VFX supervisor, Dinesh Kumar says, “It was tough to depict the vastness of Mount Everest. By using technology to perfection, Tata Elxsi’s VFX team broke the creative boundaries and recreated the Mount Everest for many scenes in the movie to the director’s satisfaction. We are honoured that a film such as Poorna is part of our VFX portfolio. Tata Elxsi’s team of experts delivered close to 155 shots in a short span of three months and successfully helped to bring the director’s imagination on screen.”

4th edition of the Urban Lens Film Festival, 21st to 24th Sept'17 - Bengaluru and 6th to 8th Oct'17 - New Delhi



The city, in the cinematic imagination, has always been a site of multiple and complex narratives. These narratives have allowed for different ways of seeing and telling stories about the urban landscape; about people and places whose stories might not immediately be apparent.
In keeping with its commitment of engaging with different voices around the urban, the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) will host the 4th edition of the Urban Lens Film Festival from 21st to 24th September 2017 in Bengaluru and 6th to 8th October 2017 in New Delhi, in association with the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan in both cities.
This year, the festival features an open call for entries. Urban Lens is calling for films that explore the idea of the city and urban questions. Films of any genre are eligible to enter the festival including animation, non-fiction, short fiction/feature fiction, experimental and student films.

Rules & Terms

Eligibility:
1. The film can be of any genre/country/year of production.
2. Participants may send multiple entries but separate entry forms are required for each entry.
3. Films made in languages other than English are required to be subtitled in English. Otherwise the submission will not be accepted.
4. Films that have been screened at past editions of the Urban Lens Film Festival and/or are already available online, will not be considered for the festival.
General Rules:
1. All required permissions in relation to the film should be obtained before entering the work into the 4th Urban Lens film festival. IIHS shall not be liable for any copyright infringement or any third party actions/claims arising out of or in relation to the film or its screening. If a film is selected, the copyright holders of the film should permit free-of-cost public screening at the festival.
2. If the film is selected for Urban Lens Film Festival 2017, the participant will be notified via email.


International Environmental Film Festival is being organised by RoundGlass, Bangalore - 1st Sept 2017



International Environmental Film Festival is being organised by RoundGlass to promote the importance of Environmental Consciousness and Conservation. RoundGlass Samsara Festival is a search for our planet’s most enlightened filmmakers who use their art for celebrating nature and conservation.
Please submit films based on Nature/Environment/Wellness/Environmental Activism/Wild-Life/Climate Change/Water/Environmental Consciousness/Human-animal conflict/Coexistence
A Grand Awards ceremony will be held on the 8th of October with tremendous media attention.

Awards & Prizes

Entries are invited for three major categories namely Fiction, Documentary and Animation and each category will have Feature length as well as short duration films. Each section will be awarded Best Film which carries a Trophy and a certificate. Plus Special jury award is given to a film across all categories and also an award is given to the Most Enlightened film maker. No Cash award is given.
Awards are given on the following
Best Short Fiction Film
Best Feature Fiction Film
Best Short Animation Film
Best Feature Animation Film
Best Short Documentary
Best Feature Documentary

Rules & Terms

Film-makers from all over the world are invited to submit their films completed within the last 24 months – between August 2015 to August 2017.
Terms & Conditions for Entry
Entry is free. Only the producer or rights holder can apply for participation.
Films not presenting sufficient technical qualities for average public screening will be rejected.
Only English subtitled screening materials are accepted for films created in languages other than English.
Participants must ensure that they have the right to participate in the Festival with regard to necessary permissions from parties connected with the production/distribution of the participating film and/or other right holders/licensees.
Selection of films by the committee/Jury will be final.
No screening or Administration fee is paid to films selected for competition/screening
Once the film is submitted for selection, it cannot be withdrawn from participation.
Participation in the Festival implies acceptance of the above Regulations.
The Festival reserves the right to exclude films which are not in conformity with the aims and objectives of the Festival, or films which could offend national feelings of any participating country, or likely to promote racial discrimination.
Online screeners, DVDs in DCP, MP4 or Blu Ray formats have to reach the festival office along with the online entry form duly filled and signed on or before September 1st 2017 – 5.00 p.m. IST
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Asian Film Centre Global Fest, Bangalore- 5th June 2017


Asian Film Centre Global Fest is an annual event designing to spot filmmaking talent and matching them with international sales agents. AFC Global Fest is a bridge between independent filmmakers and international sales agents. This year we are expecting 1000+ delegates to attend the fest. With substantial revenue (sometimes well above 50 percent) coming from exploitation outside of a film’s home country, it is vital that producers should target and then structure deals with foreign sales agents.
What is an international sales agent?
An international sales agent is the conduit to your film’s distribution outside of its country of origin. The sales agent will acquire a set of rights from you, pitch and sell these distribution rights to potential distributors around the world, draft distribution agreements, deliver the physical and electronic materials of your film to these distributors and, finally, collect and pay the revenue due to you. An international agent will be your partner for years, helping craft the commercial life of your film on the world stage.
What is an independent cinema?
“independent cinema” as film outside the established system of filmmaking. Probably even more widely, beyond the established system of values: the experimental, low-budget, underground, various new wave, and so on.
Why you should submit to AFC Global Fest?
Because it is path-breaking, one of its kind event. Asia is the biggest film market of the world, e.g. Chinese film market and the Indian Film market. This is your chance to show your presence in Asia. As the submission is free you can always take a chance.

Awards & Prizes

Best International Narrative Feature Competition
Best International Narrative Short Competition
Best International Documentary Competition
Best International Debutant Director Competition
Best Asian Panorama Narrative Feature Competition
Best Asian Narrative Short Competition
Best Student Short Film Competition
Best Video Art Competition

Rules & Terms

Asian Film Centre Global Fest annually take place in Bangalore from 4th January to 7th January 2018.
1. Submission Deadlines
Submissions will be accepted from Filmfreeway
2. Submission Format
Films must be submitted ONLY via online screener.
3. Submission Eligibility
– There is no premiere policy for any film and music videos.
– Works-in-progress and films with distribution are accepted.
4. Premiere Status
– There is no Premiere policy for any films and music videos, they may have screened at other Festivals and/or online.
5. Submission
All submissions for Asian Film Centre Global Fest are to be sent through Filmfreeway. There is no submission fee for sending your entries.
6. Shipping
All shipping and postage costs for the submission package and, if the film is selected for the Festival, for all DVDs and additional materials sent to and returned from Asian Film Centre Global Fest must be borne by the submitting party. Asian Film Centre Global Fest will not accept Cash On Delivery shipments. Asian Film Centre Global Fest will not absorb any fees incurred in India customs. All charges must be pre-paid. Asian Film Centre Global Fest will not accept submissions if customs and delivery fees have not been paid by the submitting party.
Submission packages from outside the India must be labeled ‘Non-Commercial Use Cultural Purpose’ on any customs label and, for customs purposes, must be given a value of no more than US$10.
7. Selection of Films
Submissions are reviewed and selected under the following criteria:
– Quality of narrative and production values
– Independent nature of the production
8. Notification
Asian Film Centre Global Fest endeavours to complete all selection procedures by 25th December, 2017 and inform all submitting parties, in writing, if their film has been successful or not after that time. Successful submissions will receive an online Filmmaker Festival Pack that will include important information on shipping the DCP to the Festival, press and publicity, guest accreditation, contact information and how to make the most of participating in the Festival.
9. Festival Screenings
Selected films MUST provide a Digital Cinema Package (DCP)/Blu-Ray in order to be screened at the Asian Film Centre Global Fest, as well as a back-up DVD. The film title MUST be clearly labeled on the DCP and Blu-ray.
DVD will be used as back-up only. Please clearly label whether your film is PAL or NTSC. Our facilities do NOT support tape, 35mm, Super 16mm, 8mm or double-head formats.
A selected DCP or Blu-Ray must be received at Asian Film Centre Global Fest no later than 30 days prior to its scheduled screening date.
10. Scheduling
Screenings are scheduled during the Festival at the discretion of Asian Film Centre Global Fest. Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the published schedule, Asian Film Centre Global Fest authority reserves the right to make changes at any time for any reason. Festival will not be liable for any costs claimed as a result of a change in scheduling.
No film may be withdrawn from the festival program after its selection.
11. Festival Awards
Best International Narrative Feature Competition
Best International Narrative Short Competition
Best International Documentary Competition
Best International Debutant Director Competition
Best Asian Panorama Narrative Feature Competition
Best Asian Narrative Short Competition
Best Student Short Film Competition
Best Video Art Competition
If shortlisted for a Jury prize, additional preview copies of the film must be provided or authorized by the submitting party if requested by Asian Film Centre Global Fest.

Voices from the Waters 2017, Bangalore- Last date for submissions: June 15, 2017

Voices from the Waters - 2017
11th International Travelling Film Festival on Water
Call for Entries
Bangalore Film Society in collaboration with a consortium of organizations, is presenting the 11th edition of Voices from the Waters 2017. The 10th edition of Voices from the Waters received entries from 88 countries across the world underlining the global relevance of this festival. Over the last ten years the festival brought together film directors, grass-root level water activists, environmentalists, scientists, policy makers, scholars and artists, from all walks of life to engage in a process of learning and debate on various water issues from around the world.
We invite you to be part of the 11th International Film Festival on Water by contributing short, documentary, animation and feature films on water and related issues.
Voices from the Waters is conceived as a travelling film festival. The selected films after being premiered in Bangalore are available for collaborative non commercial screenings at cultural and educational institutions, governmental and non-governmental organizations, small towns and Residential areas in India and abroad.
If you have a film under any of the following categories: Water Scarcity, The Dams and the Displaced, Water Harvesting/conservation, Water Struggles/Conflicts, Floods and Droughts, Global Warming and Climate Change, Impact of Deforestation on Water-Bodies, Water Sanitation and Health, River Pollution, The Holistic Revival of Water Bodies, Water and Life, you may consider sending it to us. Please note that the categories are flexible and your film does not have to necessarily adhere to them while focusing on the larger theme of water.

Awards & Prizes

It is a social film festival. No awards are constituted since it is a non funded festival

Rules & Terms

Selection Process
There is no entry fee for films submitted
All the submitted films will be subject to a selection process by the festival selection committee comprising of eminent professionals including documentary film makers, film critics, social activists, academician’s et al.
Applicant must pay for the shipment of films or appropriate internet transfers to Bangalore Film Society.
Guidelines
Entries to the Film Festival must include:
1. Two DVDs of the film with English subtitles
2. A signed copy of the entry form (can be sent via email)
3. Three high-resolution stills of the film (can be sent via email)
4. A high-resolution photograph of the director (can be sent via email)
5. Promotional materials are welcome
All the submitted films will become part of Voices from the Waters archives and will be made available for screening for non-commercial purposes based on a written authorization by you. Please send your authorization letter for the above purpose along with the film.
Last date for submissions: June 15, 2017

44th Student Academy Awards (SAA)


The Student Academy Awards (SAA) recognizes and honors student filmmakers who demonstrate excellence in the creation of motion pictures. By awarding these outstanding achievements, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences strives to support and inspire emerging filmmakers and to foster growth and education in the art and science of motion pictures. Go to Oscars.org: http://www.oscars.org/saa

Awards & Prizes

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Awards (which include cash grants of $5000, $3000 and $2000, respectively, and a trip to Los Angeles for SAA Week) may be given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in recognition of outstanding achievements in student filmmaking in each of five domestic and international film school categories: Narrative, Animation, Alternative, Documentary, and Narrative (International Film Schools). Gold medals may be given in two international film school categories: Animation (International Film Schools) and Documentary (International Film Schools).


International Inter University Short Film Festival (IIUSFF)


International Inter University Short Film Festival (IIUSFF), organize by Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS) is not only a festival which gives viewers the opportunity to enjoy short films, it is also a great platform for young independent film-makers to promote and screen their films. Filmmakers can submit in two categories- Competition and Panorama.

1st annual Palm springs International Animation Festival- 23rd June 2017



Welcome to the 1st annual Palm springs International Animation Festival!
Located in sunny Palm Springs, California. Home of the world famous Coachella Music Festival, COMIC-CON and the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Our goal is to showcase amazing animated films from all over the world.
BENEFIT FOR THE ART INSTITUTE OF PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

Awards & Prizes

Coming Soon

Rules & Terms

General Submission Rules
By submitting your film you agree to the following Palm Springs International Animation Festival (PSIAF) Terms and Conditions, and indicate that you have read and understood the PSIAF entry guidelines.
The following will apply if my film/video is selected:
1. My film/video will be screened during the Palm Springs International Festival and will be eligible to win a filmmaker award.
2. My film/video will be shipped (at filmmaker's expense) in one of the exhibition formats specified on the PSIAF listing by February 12, 2017 at the latest.
3. My film/video may be utilized for promotional purposes of the festival, limited to private screenings and preview-only copies for press and supporters, unless otherwise arranged with the PSIAF.
4. I will permit the PSIAF to use my name and stills from my film/video (at least one print-quality version provided upon request) for promotional purposes.
The following will apply for all film/video submissions:
1. The PSIAF retains the right to archive the submitted screener copy of my film/video (excluding 16mm prints) in physical and/or digital format solely for historical and research purposes, and will not publicly screen it without my permission.
2. The PSIAF will conduct private screening sessions to review submissions, which may include my film/video.
3. The PSIAF does not provide refunds on submission fees.
PsIAF
2017Palm Springs international animation festival
CALL FOR ENTRIES :
Early Bird Deadline of May 25 - Regular
Deadline of Jun 23 - Late
Deadline of July 18 - Extended
Deadline as Aug 27- Final Deadline ( Waivers )
FILE TRANSFER SUBMISSIONS :
Films can be emailed through
WeTransfer, DropSend, etc.
Send initial email to :
brianneilhoff@gmail.com
Categories :
Animated Feature
Accepting animation films in all genres considered full-or feature-length
Animated Short
Accepting animation films in all genres considered short-format.
Independent Animation Feature
Accepting films made independently.
Student Animation
Accepting animation films in all genres considered full-or feature-length or short-format