Calabria International Short Film Festival of all Genres and the Chance to Win Cash Prizes

Film Free Way invites filmmakers to participate in the Calabria International Short Film Festival (CMFF). All genres are accepted. There will be a special prize from the Jury for the short film that will tell, describe and explain the theme of "Return" in the best way.

Eligibility Requirements:

• All short films must have been completed after January 1, 2017.
• All short films must have a running time of 30 minutes or less.
• All genres are accepted.
• There is no Premiere policy.
• Each director may submit a maximum of three short films or music videos (entry fee for each project).
• All short films must be subtitled in English for Festival consideration.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

• The Festival reserves the right to complete any information not supplied by the filmmaker from whatever source available and will not be responsible if incorrect information is entered.
• Calabria Movie International Short Film Festival (CMFF) has the right to add, alter, change, or delete any portion of the guidelines at any time without notice.
• Calabria Movie International Short Film Festival (CMFF) will provide the best quality projection possible but will not be held liable for any failure in the technical quality of the projection, nor will fees be refunded in any such case.
• If accepted entrants grant without reservations, to the Festival, the right to use footage, stills and/or titles, and information from the Film for promotional purposes.
• No film may be withdrawn from the festival program after its selection.
• The Festival management reserves the right to modify or suspend the event.
• All information above shall supersede any other guidelines associated with the Festival. The Festival is entitled to make interpretations in any case not considered in these rules and regulations and may make exceptions whenever justified. The Festival Management will review unforeseen cases.
• Participation at the Calabria Movie International Short Film Festival (CMFF) implies understanding and acceptance of the above regulations.
• The festival management declares that any personal data provided will be used in accordance with Legislative Decree No. 196/2003 as subsequently amended and will be processed exclusively for the purposes of the Festival.
• Cash prices will be paid according to Italian laws.
• Cash prices must be collected within 90 days after the official communication.

Awards:

• BEST SHORT FILM - Trophy + Cash Prize
• BEST SHORT FILM "PUNTO DI RITORNO" - Trophy
• BEST SHORT FILM YOUNG JURY "CALABRIA IN SHORT" - Trophy
• BEST DIRECTOR - Trophy
• BEST ACTOR - Trophy
• BEST ACTRESS - Trophy

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

If your film is selected for the exhibition, the Festival will require:

• The official copy of the film in high resolution (Apple ProRes; H264; .mov)
• All foreign (non-Italian) short films selected for the official screening MUST have Italian subtitles.
• All Italian short films selected for the official screening MUST have English subtitles.
• Digital Press-kit.
• Any promotional material.

DEADLINES and FEES:

• OPENING DATE: December 10, 2021
• EARLYBIRD DEADLINE: January 20, 2021 - $8 
• REGULAR DEADLINE: April 20, 2021 - $10 
• LATE DEADLINE: June 10, 2021 - $13 
• EXTENDED DEADLINE July 1, 2021 - $15

About Film Free Way:

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