About Call for Films:
1. Films of all genres will be considered, as long as they are written and directed with the center story in mind. Read about Vital Signs: 34.5531° N, 18.0480° E in the synopsis above, under Event Description.
2. This year's event will accept experimental and traditional narrative feature films, short films, feature documentaries, short documentaries, animation and short web series episodes.
3. Feature films and feature documentaries must be over 60 minutes and short films, short documentaries and web series episodes must be under 30 minutes.
Twisted Oyster Film & New Media Art Festival Terms and Conditions
- The filmmaker and artist has read and understood the rules and regulations and to the best of their knowledge, all statements are true. The individual submitting film or artwork/proposal is duly authorized to submit film/artwork/proposal to the Twisted Oyster Film Festival.
- Twisted Oyster reserves the right to disqualify any submission without refund of submission fees.
-Twisted Oyster reserves the right to remove content from the show.
- All accepted films and new media/time-based artworks could be screened more than once and used in marketing materials.
-Films and some time-based artworks will be scheduled at the discretion of Twisted Oyster Festival and the administration of The Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture.
- Films produced or financed by a major motion picture studio are eligible for festival screenings but are not eligible for competitive awards. Films that have acquired distribution are eligible for festival screenings but are not eligible for awards.
- Upon submission, the filmmaker consents to allowing their screener material to be shared in its entirety with appropriate Twisted Oyster staff, including programming staff, volunteer screeners, and other appropriate members of staff; shared with press outlets in efforts to secure press for the film; with final jury members; and with select individuals representing community partners who may be interested in supporting the film’s screening or taking part in a panel or q&a associated with the film.
-The festival is hereby also granted the right to utilize image(s) and/or biographical information of the filmmakers for promotional purposes. The festival reserves the right to fill in any information not supplied by the filmmaker from whatever source available and will not be responsible if incorrect information is entered.
- It is the responsibility of the filmmaker to secure authorization for any copyrighted material that may be used in the film. The filmmaker shall indemnify and hold harmless Twisted Oyster Film Festival, and anyone associated with the festival production or administration, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.
- TOFF does not pay screening fees or guarantee travel or distribution for filmmakers.
- Although rough cuts can be taken into consideration for submission, a FINAL CUT will be only screened and reserve the right to decline an unfinished project.
- Promotional trailers, reels, or anything other than a screener for the film will not be considered.
- By submitting, the filmmaker expressly acknowledges and agrees that they shall be bound by the terms of this agreement.
Eligibility:
- Open to film/new media artists in the world, ages 18 and over.
Formats:
- Entries must be submitted via FilmFreeway online platform, with a working screener attached to your profile on the platform.
REQUIRED SUBMISSION MATERIALS
- For consideration of films and new media artwork/proposal submissions please go to FilmFreeway
- A working screener that is accessible via your film’s profile on FilmFreeway
Notification:
- Films selected for screening will be notified on or around April 30, 2019
About founder Pía Cruzalegui:
Pía Cruzalegui is a visual and curatorial artist from Lima, Peru. Her professional experience extends broadly from design to curatorial projects. She received her Bachelor’s Communications: Film and Multimedia from Florida Atlantic University and a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in studio practice. She creates installation and digital media art, and is interested in the intersection of film and new media forms. Through her curatorial projects she has facilitated the engagement of many artists, filmmakers and community while promoting the value of experimental works expansively. Pía is a member of VADB, Comunidad de Arte Contemporáneo de Latinoamérica, Chicago Sculpture International, the Association of Art Museum Curators and Fractured Atlas, and holds practices in Miami and Chicago.