Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival 2012
INTRODUCTION
Nepal International Indigenous Film Festival- 2012 has been scheduled to be held from 7-10 June 2012.
NIIFF 2012 is dedicated to the indigenous youths who are hauling forward with the history, heritage, and philosophy created by their ancestors along with modernity and development, the indigenous youths have been marching ahead finding their own path with courage, capacity and patience by resisting the globalization in order to utilize and preserve the knowledge, skill and arts prevailing in the indigenous communities.
The films will be archived at the IFA. Indigenous Film Archive is collecting information and documentation on different perspectives of the indigenous peoples of the world. It is hoped that the collection of films by and on youth will contribute significantly to information about the effect, impact and changes in community, nation and world by indigenous youth who was working in community based and internationally.
CRITERIA
Films meeting the following criteria will be eligible for the entry.
1. Films made after January 1, 2008 with completed film entry form. (Click here to downlaod festival entry form)
2. The subjects and storyline of the film should be centered on youth and should portray positive message about Indigenous youth.
3. Films made by indigenous or non indigenous or both will be accepted but subject should be centered on indigenous issues, knowledge and culture. Or, the films possessing indigenous content will be accepted for the festival.
SUBMISSION
1. Submission to the Festival is open to all kinds of films: Shorts or feature films, music videos, animation or documentaries of any length.
2. There is no entry fee to submit a film for the festival.
3. Films submitted to IFA without filling out the entry form will not be accepted.
4. Films submitted to earlier edition of NIIFF will not be considered.
5. Any submission received after the submission deadline will not be reviewed for 2012, but will be forwarded to the selection pool for 2013.
6. All the films in a language other than English must be subtitled in English.
7. A cover of a Film must contain: Title of the film, Full name of the Director/s, Duration of the film, the original languages of the film and Date of Completion of Production.
8. Publicity material
SELECTION
1. The selection committee appointed by Indigenous Film Archive will select all films.
2. The decision of the committee will be the final verdict and no legal claim to participate in the festival can be filed.
3. Indigenous Film Archive reserves the right not to disclose any comment or reason for not selecting films for the program.
4. A film, once selected shall not be withdrawn.
JURIES
3 members Jury: 2 International and one national.
Awards
3 awards: Golden Drum, Silver Drum and Bronze Drum for the best 3 films.
Public Choice Award
Encouragement Award for the Best Nepali Film
Jury Award
Format
Mini DV or DVD (2 copies)
Deadline for the Final Submission
No later than 30th April 2012 (Nepali year: Baishakh 18, 2069). Films submitted later than deadline date will not be accepted.
Shipping/ Transportation Charge
All shipping costs of the submitted materials must be borne by the sender. And should be addressed to:
Indigenous Film Archive (IFA)
P. O. Box: 10487, Anamnagar,
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 977-1-4102577, Fax: 977-1-4260498
Website: www.ifanepal.org.np
Email: ifa_festivals@yahoo.com
