SAPPORO SHORT FEST 2O14.OCT 8-13 SAPPOROSHORTFEST.

JP

CALL FOR ENTRY

ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE

ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE

February 28, 2014

March 31, 2014

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION 2 Sections, 2 Grands Prix and Category Awards

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

ONE TITLE SECTION

Submit from shortlmdepot.com or Spotrights.jp 1) Film completed after : March 1, 2013 and before Feb 28, 2014 2) Maximum running time : 30 minutes Online submission from Spotrights.jp Deadline: March 31, 2014

CALL FOR ENTRY

ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE
February 28, 2014: March 31, 2014:
Registration Fee: No Fee Film completed after March 1, 2013

FILMMAKERS SECTION
Submit from Spotrights.jp Deadline: March 31, 2014 1) Year of Completion : All 2) Maximum running time : 40 minutes 3) Submit more than 2 lms, less than 60 minutes in total runtime. One of the aspects of the SSF that makes it unique among other short lm festivals is the Filmmakers' Section in which a number of lms from the same director are submitted as a programme. This gives the lmmaker more exposure and greater ability to really express his or her talent and vision. Then the judges have a chance to consider the complete set of lms as a whole and then make a decision taking into account the details and aspects of each of the lmmaker's works. The nominated lmmakers will be invited by Festival.

SAPPORO SHORT FEST 2O14, OCT 8-13

2 Sections
ONE TITLE SECTION FILMMAKERS SECTION

2 Grands Prix and Category Awards

ONE TITLE SECTION AWARD CATEGORIES Best Director / *Best Asian Short Best Contemporary & Experimental Short Best Animation / Best Student Director Best Original Score / Best Children Short Best Documentary / Best Screenplay Best Editing / Best Cinematography Best Mini Short under 5 min Best Non Dialogue / Best Actor SSF Audience Award SSF Children Short Awards Sapporo Peace Award *Best Asian Short Award Eligible Asian countries are:
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China (PRep. of China, Hong Kong, Macau), East Timor, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippine, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.

SHORT FILM MARKET

The SSF Market consists of the video library, viewing booths, a lmmakers database, the business space including a meeting area, projector and screen, sound system, wireless internet, a press corner for interviews, and a cafe serving complimentary drinks. The market also has bilingual staff and volunteers on-hand to help with communication and interpretation. In 2009 we launched new content market system called Spotrights. The sytetm is dedicated to creat business to business matching opportunities for lmmakers, distributors and content buyers in the Japanese market.

SAPPORO, JAPAN
Located on the northernmost island of Japan, Sapporo is blessed with some of the most beautiful and abundant natural resources in Japan. Not only a world- class ski destination, it is also known for it s lively nightlife and delicious food.

WHAT TO EXPECT
Whether you are a lmmaker promoting your latest work, an industry professional looking to secure the rights to the next big hit, a representative of another lm festival, or simply a short lm enthusiast, your experience in Sapporo will no doubt be an unforgettable one. We strive to create a unique and inspiring program of lms in competition, while also focusing on special screenings, workshops, seminars, and parties outside the theatre.

INTERNATIONAL JURIES
2013 Roger Garcia, HONG KONG, CHINA / Fred Deakin, UK / Alyson Stoner, USA / Joh Sasaki, JAPAN / Yang Yonghi, JAPAN 2012 Kwak Jae-Yong, SOUTH KOREA / Nick Gold Smith, UK / Laura Albelt, USA / Takeshi Kobayashi, JAPAN / Iori Igarashi, JAPAN 2011 H a r u o m i H o s o n o , J A P A N / Y i m S o o n - r a y , SOUTH KOREA/ Kazuyoshi Kumakiri, JAPAN / Andrew Thomas, UK

Grand Prix: Georgis Grigorakis, Greece / Main screening venue

Alyson Stoner, Jury / Grand Prix: Tom Van Avermaet & Fatima Ptacek