Sri Lanka Foundation Digital Film Academy, 100, Sri Lanka Foundation Mw, Independence Square, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka Telephone: +9411 2 684 675 Email: submit@coinsfilmfest.com ORIGINAL TITLE FILM INFORMATION ENGLISH TITLE DATE OF COMPLETION TOTAL RUNNING TIME (minutes) INSTITUTION / UNIVERSITY NAME OF DIRECTOR / DIRECTORS SCRIPTWRITER CINEMATOGRAPHER EDITOR SOUND DESIGNER ANIMATOR FICTION CATEGORY NON FICTION ANIMATION 01 SHORT SYNOPSIS (LESS THAN 200 WORDS)
DIRECTOR S CV (LESS THAN 75 WORDS) DIRECTOR S FILMOGRAPHY (UPTO 5 TITLES) NAME OF SUBMITTER EMAIL ADDRESS INSTITUTE DETAILS INSTITUTE WEBSITE CONTACT PERSON EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE NO. NAME OF HEAD OF DEPT. ADDRESS CITY STATE/ZIP PHONE FAX (online submissions) TRAILER LINK CONTACT INFORMATION PHONE NO. UNIVERSITY/INSTITUTE/ SCHOOL FILM LINK LOG LINE (online submissions) DATE SUBMITTED 02
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ONLINE SUBMISSIONS Online submissions can be made through a YOUTUBE or a VIMEO link. OR Upload the film in QUICKTIME (.mov) or MP4 format to a file sharing service: (WeTransfer / DropBox / Google Drive link). Online submissions should not exceed the limit of 2 GB (per submission). OFFLINE SUBMISSIONS The film may be sent or handed over in : QUICKTIME (.mov) or.mp4 format on a data DVD, portable hard disk or USB thumb drive OR a BluRay Disc. to the address below : Submissions - Colombo International Student Film Festival 2017 Sri Lanka Foundation Digital Film Academy, 100, Sri Lanka Foundation Avenue, Independence Square, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka Films must be the original version and the film must contain the original text translation with English subtitles. It is also recommended to subtmit a 30 Second trailer along with the film. (This is for promotional purposes of your film, if it is selected for the final round) SHOOTING REQUIREMENTS Broadcast quality SD camera format is adequate although it is encouraged to submit the films in higher resolutions. All material must reach the submissions desk by : 07th August 2017 03
RULES & REGULATIONS FICTION / NON - FICTION 1. All films should be student projects produced as an assignment in a University/Institute/School. 2. Films should have been produced after March 2014. 3. Live action short films should be no less than 2 minutes and no longer than 25 minutes. 4. All films should be submitted before 7th of August 2017. 5. A passport size photograph should be submitted of all student filmmakers. 6. Three still photographs of the film should be submitted. (each size of no more than 5MB) 7. Applicants applying online should include contact details of the Dean / Director / Department Head / Principal of the University / Institute / School respectively in order to verify the student nature of the product. A verification letter signed by the department head stating that the film is a student project done within an academic programme must be emailed from the official email address of the institution or a scanned letter with the official letter head signed and stamped by the department head should be sent with the submission. 8. The application form can be submitted online or downloaded and submitted as a hard copy with the necessary letters from the academic institution. 9. All films should be subtitled in English. 10. The festival reserves the right to place entries into alternative categories if they feel it doesn t apply to the criteria of the festival. ANIMATION 1. All films should be student projects produced as an assignment in a University / Institute / School. 2. Films should have been produced after March 2014. 3. Animation films should be no less than 1 minute and no more than 25 minutes. 4. All films should be submitted before 7th of August 2017. 5. A passport size photograph should be submitted of all student filmmakers. 6. Three still photographs of the film should be submitted. (each size of no more than 5MB) 7. Applicants applying online should include contact details of the Dean / Director / Department Head / Principal of the University / Institute / School respectively in order to verify the student nature of the product. A verification letter signed by the department head stating that the film is a student project done within an academic programme must be emailed from the official email address of the institution or a scanned letter with the official letter head signed and stamped by the department head should be sent with the submission. 8. The application form can be submitted online or downloaded and submitted as a hard copy with the necessary letters from the academic institution. 9. Every submission must add project workflow screen shots or VFX Breakdowns with applications to confirm their working tools & software. 10. All films must be subtitled in English. 11. The festival reserves the right to place entries into alternative categories if they feel it doesn t apply to the criteria of the festival. 04
BY SUBMITTING THIS FORM The submitter declares that he or she is authorized to submit the film as the maker / Institute or University. and has accepted the rules and regulations of COINS Film Festival. Also agrees that the two submitted optical discs (DVDs & BluRay Discs) will not be returned and will be deposited in the COINS Archives. Allows the COINS Film Festival the right to promote, through all electronic media outlets. Allows the film to be screened at the COINS Film Festival. I have read and filled this form (as required) and I understand the COINS Film Festival is not responsible for any damages or losses resulting from the festival review, exhibition or any other possible or unforeseen circumstances. Submitted by... Name... Signature... Name of Dean / Director / Principal of the University / Institute or School... Signature... Contact Number of Dean / Director / Principal... Date... (Official Stamp of Dean / Director / Principal) 05