ENTRIES
The Selection Committee would prefer that all submissions be sent only via the FilmFreeway Secure Online Screener system, or other Online Screeners such as Vimeo with DOWNLOADABLE links if possible.
How does it work:
We accept many genres of Films across the globe. All of the Films, Screenplays, Photos, and Songs will go through a review process by our highly qualified and Industry Experienced Jury. They will go through a comprehensive evaluation process and select only high-quality films. The process involves these stages:
- Reviewing submitted Entries for a Category Win or Award Win
- If an Entry is not selected for a "Category Win" it will either be an "Official Selection" or "Not Accepted".
- Official Selections and other Award Winners will be listed on our Website, but not necessarily Screened. There may be occasions for an Official Selection to be Screened and if so we will contact the Award Recipient for details.
- Only Category/Award Winners are Screened at the Online Festival and Top Film Winners may have an option to be screened on our Partner's Roku TV Channel.
- Not all Winning Films/Entries will be selected for the Live Screening Event, but all Top Category Winners will be invited to the Award Ceremony.
- Winners are notified on the Notification Date.
- Entry fees are non-refundable.
CineMagic Film Fest will do our best to announce the "Official Selection" results within a shorter time frame, preceding the Notification Date. That helps the film-makers to prepare and get organized awaiting the Final Results. Nothing is more frustrating than submitting a film and never hearing back about anything until it's over.
We are delighted to help you at any stage from submission we will try to be in touch with you within 24 hours to resolve any queries related to your film or submission. We are excited to review your film and observe the detailed creativity of your work.
All applicants must be 18 years or age or older, or have legal parent or guardian apply on behalf of any minor submitting a film.
For the Women Filmmaker's Category, the film must have either been Written, Produced, or Directed by a woman, or be filmed by a predominantly female crew. If you have any questions please send them prior to submitting your film.
For the Student categories, please send proof of your Student ID or the classes you are attending to qualify for the discounted rates or award.
Things to know before submitting:
Submission of your film to CineMagic Film Fest confirms that the festival has the permission to exhibit your film(s) during the festival and /or online for up to 2 years for promotion purposes. Submission of a work implies that the Festival can employ moving image excerpts and reproduce stills of exhibition promotion. Credit will be given to any filmmaker or screenwriter of such material is used in Festival promotion. Original copyright holder retains all rights to their work.
FAQs
Q: Can I get a waiver for my Submission's Entry Fees?
A: The answer is No, as we try to keep reasonable fees for all submissions and we offer regular discounts to students and women filmmakers.
Q: How long is a short/feature film?
A: Films under 45 minutes are considered short films & over 45 minutes up to 140 minutes are considered features.
Q: How are the films selected for the festival?
A: Films submitted to the festival are reviewed by our selection team, which evaluates each film, looking for the best thematic and well produced films.
Q: When you accept submissions?
A: We are accepting submissions year round with deadlines. Please read our submission guidelines carefully before submitting.
Q: Can I submit movie on nudity, sex,etc?
A: The movie should have a strong storyline, however, we are strictly not accepting any movies about porn, animal cruelty or actual depiction of human death.
Q: Can I submit more than one film?
A: Yes, you can submit more than one film and you can also submit the same film in different categories with additional fees.
Q: Will I receive a Trophy or Certificate if I do not attend the Film Awards Event?
A: No. ALL Winners MUST RSVP by designated date for planning purposes.
Select the category that seems most appropriate. A short synopsis of 2 to 4 lines is required for short submissions. A short synopsis in addition to a longer synopsis with no longer than 140 words is required for the Documentary and Feature categories.
The synopsis will be used for the Jury Committee, the Judges Program Book, and Website, if accepted. Each submission should also include at least one Still Production Photo or Slide, a Press Kit, and Bio / Photo of the Director. If available, include a Poster in a file separate from the rest of your Press Kit.
Complete care is given to every entry. Notification of acceptance will be emailed and you will be notified for each submission.
Submissions are accepted via FilmFreeway.
ELIGIBILITY
Works in progress, and industrial/instructional works are not eligible. Foreign language films must have English sub-titles or be dubbed with an English audio track.
CineMagic Film Fest defines short films as having a running time of 45 minutes or less including credits.
ACCEPTANCE
CineMagic Film Fest reserves the right to use clips from accepted entries, up to 3 minutes in length for publicity purposes. The festival reserves the right to show the submission for promotion and fund raising events up to three years past the date of the festival. The submitter may opt out of this clause by sending the festival a written request to opt out of this clause.
CineMagic Film Fest does not pay licensing or screening fees for films submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway or otherwise. With your submission, you agree that no screening fee will be paid by the festival to screen your film.
The number of screenings, days and venue is at the sole discretion of CineMagic Film Fest.
ADDITIONALLY
The Competition reserves the right to refuse entries. Films whose world premieres occurred more than two years before the opening day of the festival are not eligible.
It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to secure authorization and permission from the copyright owner(s) of any and all copyrighted or trademarked content or materials included within the submitted Film. CineMagic Film Fest expressly disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any unauthorized inclusion of any copyrighted or trademarked content or materials within or relating to the submitted Film, including any content or materials that are or may become the basis for any third party claims for copyright infringement. CineMagic Film Fest reserves the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the Applicant, any Film with any unauthorized inclusion of copyrighted content or materials. In the event that any claim, dispute, action or proceeding shall be brought or asserted by any person or entity that alleges that the Film makes unauthorized or unlawful use of any copyrighted content or material, Applicant shall fully indemnify and defend the CineMagic Film Fest from any liability in connection therewith and from any fees and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, that any of them may incur in connection therewith.
RELEASE
I acknowledge that, if accepted to participate, I will agree to comply with the 2020 CineMagic Film Fest General Rules, Eligibility and Policies & Procedures as included with this application, and agree to be bound by and comply with all those documents. I understand that CineMagic Film Fest is responsible for making final decisions with regard to the festival operations and I agree to abide by their decisions. I agree to provide the festival a digital copy of my film(s) and I release the festival committee and any festival representative from any responsibility for any liabilities in regards to the screening of the film.
Note: Dates and guidelines subject to change without prior notice