Shaan-e-awadh

International Film Festival

December 13- 15, 2013

ENTRY FORM SAIFF 2013

Submission Deadlines:
Regular September 30, 2013
Late - October 15, 2013

To Apply:
1) Complete this entry form and mail with required materials, including entry payments, (as
stated in the Regulations Guidelines) to:
Shaan-e-awadh International Film Festival 2013
Attention: Ashwani Singh, Festival Director
Awadh Art Society
31, Jeevan Plaza, Viram Khand-5,
Gomti Nagar, Lucknow- 226010,
Uttar Pradesh, India.
(Phone: 0522-4104319)

Applicant Information:
Name ________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
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City _________ State ____________ Zip/Postal Code _______________ Country ____________
Primary Phone __________________________ Alternate Phone _________________________
E-mail (required) ________________________________________ Website ________________

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Film Information:
Film Title in English ______________________________________________________________
Film Title in Original Language _____________________________________________________
Country of Origin ____________________________ Language ___________________________
Year of Production _____________________________ Total Running Time ________________
Category:

Narrative Feature

Documentary

Animated

Short Film

Music Video

Prior awards, screening history and scheduled screenings (if any):

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Name of Director _______________________________________________________________
Name of Producer ______________________________________________________________
Synopsis: This information will be read by the jury and, if your entry is selected, may appear in
promotional materials or festival programs.
Brief Film Synopsis (25 words maximum)
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Film Synopsis (125 words maximum you may attach additional pages)
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Directors Biography (125 words maximum you may attach additional pages)
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How did you hear about the Shaan-e-awadh International Film Festival?
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SAIFF Entry Regulations

Entry requirements:
1. Films must be in English or with English subtitles.
2. Films to be submitted should be 30 minutes or less, and made after April 2009.
Entry fee:
3. US$ 10 for Overseas and 500 INR for Indian Film-maker; applies for each film submitted.
4. The Entry Fees can pay online OR via Demand Draft in favour of Awadh Art Society, Payable at
Lucknow.
Submission requirements:
5. Filmmakers are responsible in providing:
2 Error free DVD (PAL only) for the preview. Please ensure the DVD can be viewed on a consumer DVD
player and is not copy protected as multiple copies may be made.
1 disc containing the film as an Mpeg2 file in 720p resolution (.mpg file extension, set at 25fps) and
audio mastered at 48 kHz.
The films will be screened through a digital projector.
6. 2 production stills, on a separate CD, must also be submitted with the DVD. Please make sure picture
resolution is minimum 300 dpi.
NOTE: All discs must be labeled with the film title, running time and contact details including a valid
email address. If entering multiple films, only one film per DVD should be submitted.
Once you have entered the festival, you must send your completed film (see above for what must be
submitted with your film) to: FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE ONLY; Attn: Ashwani Singh, Festival Director,
Shaan-e-awadh International Film Festival. 31, Jeevan Plaza, Viram Khand 5,
Gomti Nagar Lucknow- 226010, Uttar Pradesh, India
7. Through submission to SAIFF, the filmmaker grants SAIFF the rights to:
- exhibit the film and/or stills in the Film Festival and any subsequent screenings
- reproduce the film and/or stills for inclusion as part of a compilation
- exhibit the film and/or stills either in part, or in total, for promotional purposes for festival.
Film Selection:
8. An independent committee of industry professionals will view and select entries for the screening.
Films that are not selected for screening at the Festival may still be shown at other SAIFF related events.
9. If your film has been selected you will be notified via email.
10. All entries will be handled with care but SAIFF cant be held responsible for any damage or loss.
11. For any query and information; please feel free to write us on submission@awadhfilmfestival.com;
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I understand, am authorized to accept, and agree to abide by all terms listed in this release and in the
submission guidelines.
Signature __________________________________________________ Date ______________________
Name ________________________________________________________________________________
Title of material submitted ______________________________________________________________

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