1. FEATURE FILM COMPETITION (60 minutes and over):
The SPAC Feature film competition, recognizes the best of chinese language arthouse cinema by honoring excellence and superior storytelling in narrative feature films.
In addition of the Parisian screening, the grand prize winner will also be granted a professional « Film Market » screening during the Cannes Film Festival.
Rough cuts or works-in-progress are accepted and reviewed. However, filmmakers are urged to submit as close to the final cut as possible. The Festival will not accept any unfinished versions of an entry by the day of the screening.
France and International « première » are highly appreciated, in order to be considered, entries must not be available on line (even Video on demand), or having been released in Chinese theaters prior to 2 years before the SPAC event.
However, excellent entries that would not fulfilled those conditions might still be considered to be screened out of competition.
2. SHORT FILM COMPETITION (max length 25 minutes):
The SPAC Short Film Competition supports the production and re-invention of art and culture in Chinese language short films. It is also a platform for chinese authors and directors, and french film professionals to exchange visions and ideas.
For every entries to be considered a zone free Blu Ray copy of the film with english or french subtitles is to be privileged.
For the screenings, a DCP with french subtitles is mandatory.
RELEASE AUTHORIZATION
The undersigned, acknowledge and agree as follows:
1) I have read, understood and complied with all eligibility and entry requirements.
2) I am legally authorized to enter this film in SPAC Festival and agree that, if accepted, a film print or copy in preferred format will be made available for screening during the Festival.
3) I hold the SPAC harmless from damage to or loss of the print or entry form en route to and from the Festival.