Imphal International Short Film Festival

The countdown has begun  for  the  First Imphal International Short Film Festival 2011 on 9-13 October 2011 in Manipur. The festival is initiated  by Legend Studio along with supporting organisations Film Forum, Manipur and Action for Social Advancement (ASA), Manipur.  More than 100 short films from within and outside India. Theme of the festival is "Explore, Enjoy & Share". The organiser hoped that such festival will explore the hidden talents of the region and participating filmmakers will enjoy the regional theme and issues which would be share for a better future. Manipur need one platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage, the local issues and unending crisis which the outside world never bother to listen. The Imphal International Film Festival will be the biggest event in North Eastern India. Filmmakers from South Asian countries will showacase the high creative films. The organiser have choose  October as the festival season since this month is  the best time to show to the world the history of Manipur. Eleven prizes are instituted which is the highest for any short film festival in the world.

CATEGORIES TO BE AWARDED:
Best Short Film
Best Direction
Best Screenplay
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Musical Score
Three Special Mention

Rules  and Regulations:

1. Every film up to 30 minutes long can register in the Imphal International Short Film Festival.
2. No work or artist will be either discriminated or favored by their country of origin, language, age, race, education, ideology, or by their economic resources. Every content, every form, every technique will be admitted with no censorship of any kind.
3. The films will be received in its original language; English subtitles are required if its language is other than English.
4. For equality of opportunities, whichever the original format (film, analogical video, digital video, animation), all the films will be evaluated in the same standard digital format.
5. Films may be uploaded by Internet or a DVD can be sent by regular mail to the technical provider address.
6. Every film will be displayed for the general public and  the Jury of the Festival.
7. Late deadline for registration is August 31st, 2011.
8. Entry fee of Indian Rupees 1000/- is required. For International entry, the entry fee is USD 50.
9. Participation in the Imphal International Short Film Festival implies the acceptance of these Rules and Regulations.

For More details, contact:  iisff2011@legendstudio.org