The Independent Mzansi Short Film Festival (IMSFF), which showcases films shorter than 25 minutes by emerging South African filmmakers, takes place from 25 to 29 June 2014 at the Maxi Cineplex in Hatfield Plaza in Pretoria and is calling for film submissions.
Along with 20 hours’ worth of screenings, the festival will host workshops presented by industry experts, as well as live Q & A sessions with attending filmmakers.
An awards ceremony will be held on Sunday 29 June with a R50,000 cash prize going to the film with the most awards.
Filmmakers interested in participating in the festival will need to complete an online registration form along with proof of entry fee payment and send both documents to submissions@imsff.co.za.
A link and access details to upload the film will then be sent to applicants.
Entries need to be submitted by no later than 6 June 2014.
Submission Requirements:
• Films must have been completed after 1 July 2013.
• All non-English films (Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, etc.) must have English subtitles.
• Films must be submitted on PAL DVD, MP4 Video. Audio is STEREO only.
• Works-in-progress will be considered, provided they will be completed two weeks prior to the festival.
• More than one film may be submitted, however, each submission must have its own entry accompanied by its own entry fee.
• Do not send stills or press kits.
• Once a film is selected, the filmmaker will be asked to provide digital stills from the film; press materials; video trailer and digitised trailer for online purposes; posters and flyers (if available).
• All films selected for the festival grant IMSFF the rights to use press materials from the film for promotional purposes.
• All films selected for the festival grant IMSFF the rights to upload the submitted video trailer of one minute to the IMSFF YouTube Channel online for promotional purposes.
The following fees will apply according to submission date:
• R250 for entries submitted before early deadline: 16 May 2014
• R350 for entries submitted before extended deadline: 30 May 2014
• R450 for entries submitted before late deadline: 6 June 2014
Visit the IMSFF website for more information.
