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Virgin Spring Cinefest

Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

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Virgin Spring Cinefest

Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

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General Information

edition

4th

Contact details

250, Patuli Ghoshpara Kolkata, West Bengal 700094 India

700094

info@vscinefest.com

(+91) 801-611-2868

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Venue

Rotary Sadan 94/2 Chowringee Road Kolkata, West Bengal 700020, , India Show me on the map

About the festival

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We would like to inform you that there will be no cancellation or postponement of our Festivals operations for this COVID 19 issue. Festival team along with Honourable juries remain committed to continue the festival operations as per prevailing schedule and process.
All our screening events will remain currently postponed due to prevailing restrictions and will be scheduled for the first safe opportunity, once this current situation is over.

Virgin Spring Cinefest (VSC) is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organization and an IMDb Award Listing Qualifier.

All monthly winners of the period from September 2019 to October 2020 will be automatically nominated for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARDS (the best of the best)

Films entered in multiple categories may win multiple awards!

The festival has been named in honor of Ingmar Bergman’s classic film "Virgin Spring" and it has been launched to showcase independent art-house films from around the world.

MISSION:

The Mission of Virgin Spring Cinefest is to create a platform that every filmmaker needs, in order to showcase and get recognitions for their films. The objective of the Film Festival is to support independent filmmakers through reviewing, judging, marketing, and distribution networking, and trying to overcome any other obstacles which potentially hinder the artist’s ability to create. We have created monthly editions to give continuity to the selection process and a steady feedback to the filmmakers. Instead of waiting for months before getting an answer from the festival, filmmakers are immediately contacted if selected. Their works are privately screened every month and evaluated by a team of experts in the industry. All entries do not compete against each other. Instead, entries are judged against a high standard of merit and are scored accordingly. The event aims to create a strong relationship between filmmakers, producers, and distributors from all over the world.

Submissions are accepted exclusively through FilmFreeway.

All projects officially selected in each month receive the VS CINEFEST laurel and certificate, and are rated at their IMDb pages (if applicable). All monthly Award Winners will receive the VS CINEFEST laurel and customized certificate. All entries do not compete against each other. Instead, entries are judged against a high standard of merit and are scored accordingly.

Each month, the most representatives of monthly award winners will be screened at the prestigious venue in Kolkata and reviewed by CULT CRITIC film magazine. These reviews are shared at each film IMDb page (if applicable). Some filmmakers, screenwriters and actors/actresses could be invited for an interview to be published as well in CULT CRITIC film magazine. Judges score quality and creativity of entries on a performance scale and winning entries are recognized and awarded monthly at four levels:

Gold Awards,
Silver Awards,
Bronze Awards
Honorable Mentions.

All monthly winners of the period from September 2018 to August 2019 will be auto-matically nominated for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARDS.

About

**** Avail 50% DISCOUNT exclusively on FilmFreeway till 30th October 2020. Waiver Code - 32VSC50DIS ****

We would like to inform you that there will be no cancellation or postponement of our Festivals operations for this COVID 19 issue. Festival team along with Honourable juries remain committed to continue the festival operations as per prevailing schedule and process.
All our screening events will remain currently postponed due to prevailing restrictions and will be scheduled for the first safe opportunity, once this current situation is over.

Virgin Spring Cinefest (VSC) is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organization and an IMDb Award Listing Qualifier.

All monthly winners of the period from September 2019 to October 2020 will be automatically nominated for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARDS (the best of the best)

Films entered in multiple categories may win multiple awards!

The festival has been named in honor of Ingmar Bergman’s classic film "Virgin Spring" and it has been launched to showcase independent art-house films from around the world.

MISSION:

The Mission of Virgin Spring Cinefest is to create a platform that every filmmaker needs, in order to showcase and get recognitions for their films. The objective of the Film Festival is to support independent filmmakers through reviewing, judging, marketing, and distribution networking, and trying to overcome any other obstacles which potentially hinder the artist’s ability to create. We have created monthly editions to give continuity to the selection process and a steady feedback to the filmmakers. Instead of waiting for months before getting an answer from the festival, filmmakers are immediately contacted if selected. Their works are privately screened every month and evaluated by a team of experts in the industry. All entries do not compete against each other. Instead, entries are judged against a high standard of merit and are scored accordingly. The event aims to create a strong relationship between filmmakers, producers, and distributors from all over the world.

Submissions are accepted exclusively through FilmFreeway.

All projects officially selected in each month receive the VS CINEFEST laurel and certificate, and are rated at their IMDb pages (if applicable). All monthly Award Winners will receive the VS CINEFEST laurel and customized certificate. All entries do not compete against each other. Instead, entries are judged against a high standard of merit and are scored accordingly.

Each month, the most representatives of monthly award winners will be screened at the prestigious venue in Kolkata and reviewed by CULT CRITIC film magazine. These reviews are shared at each film IMDb page (if applicable). Some filmmakers, screenwriters and actors/actresses could be invited for an interview to be published as well in CULT CRITIC film magazine. Judges score quality and creativity of entries on a performance scale and winning entries are recognized and awarded monthly at four levels:

Gold Awards,
Silver Awards,
Bronze Awards
Honorable Mentions.

All monthly winners of the period from September 2018 to August 2019 will be auto-matically nominated for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARDS.

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

What we’re looking for? Prolific art-house films, which can be in the form of narrative (fiction), documentary (non-fiction), or animation.
The films must include English subtitles (unless the spoken language is English).

By submitting your film, you agree that Virgin Spring Cinefest can use parts of your film (including trailer/teaser/film poster) for promotional purpose.

Virgin Spring Cinefest does not accept the following:

1. Extremist or propaganda content from religious or political organizations
2. Films which are made before 2000
3. Films with a poor production standard (bad sound, lack of subtitles/captions for non-English films, or video resolution less than 720p HD)

Genres accepted: Fiction, documentary, and animation.

All Lengths Accepted

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

Short Film (Less than 40 minutes)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $35
Regular (30th October, 2020) $35
Late (2nd November, 2020) $35
Description

The Narrative Short category is for fictional films shorter than 40 minutes. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the Best Short Film Category.

Student Films (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $30
Regular (30th October, 2020) $30
Late (2nd November, 2020) $30
Description

Films that have been shot, directed and produced by the students of graduation or post graduation from any Film school are eligible in this category. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the Best Student Film Category. ***Student status evidence required***

Young Filmmaker (Under 18 years / Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $30
Regular (30th October, 2020) $30
Late (2nd November, 2020) $30
Description

The Young Filmmaker Category is open to all teenage filmmakers (ages 10 -18). Films submitted in this category will only be judged against the other teen submissions. The VSC Youth Board plays a major role in the screening process for this category. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the Best Young Filmmaker Category. ***Age proof required***

Amateur Film (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $40
Regular (30th October, 2020) $40
Late (2nd November, 2020) $40
Description

Films made by anyone other than professionals.The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the Best Amateur Film category.

Best Director (Additional)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Best Actor (Additional)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Best Actress (Additional)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Best Cinematography (Additional)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Best Editing (Additional)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Best Music Score (Additional)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Best Sound Design (Additional)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Best VFX Artist (Additional)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Best Producer (Additional)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Narrative Features (Above 40 minutes)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The Narrative Feature category is for fictional films that run 40 minutes or longer. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the Best Narrative Feature Film Category.

Documentary Films (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The Documentary Film category is for non-fiction films of any length. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the Best Documentary Film Category.

Experimental Films (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The Experimental Film category is for experimental films of any length. Films submitted in this category will be eligible only for Experimental programming. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the Best Experimental Film Category.

Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) and 360° Video (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the Best VR Film Category.

Drone Films (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the Best Drone Films Category.

Web and New Media (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

3D, Animation, Apps, Digital Comics, Sniplers - 30 second pitch, SRC- Socially Responsible Content, STEAM-Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, Web Series & Pilots. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the New Media Film Category.

Mobile Film (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $30
Regular (30th October, 2020) $30
Late (2nd November, 2020) $30
Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the VSC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Debut Filmmaker (1st or 2nd Film / Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the Best Debut Filmmaker Category.

Horror / Science Fiction / Genre Feature Film (Above 60 minutes)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Women's Films (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

Only the films made by Female Filmmakers are eligible in this category. The films of any length will be accepted. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the Best Women's Film Category.

Film on Women (Any Length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

LGBT Film (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Animated Films (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The Animated Film category is for films of any length that feature primarily animated content or stop-motion animation. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the Best Animated Film Category.

Family/Children Films (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

Films for the whole family or Children that delve into issues relating to faith and family and or simply friendly family & Children films designed for common audience and critics. The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD in the Best Family / Children Film Category.

Educational Film (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the VSC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Films on Disability Issue (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the VSC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Film on Religion (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Film on Nature / Environment / Wildlife (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the VSC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Travel Film (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the VSC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Silent Film (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $35
Regular (30th October, 2020) $35
Late (2nd November, 2020) $35
Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the VSC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

One Minute Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $30
Regular (30th October, 2020) $30
Late (2nd November, 2020) $30
Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the VSC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Television / Pilot Program or Series (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $35
Regular (30th October, 2020) $35
Late (2nd November, 2020) $35
Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the VSC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Commercial / Advertisement (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $30
Regular (30th October, 2020) $30
Late (2nd November, 2020) $30
Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the VSCTROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Music Video (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $35
Regular (30th October, 2020) $35
Late (2nd November, 2020) $35
Description

Traditional and experimental music videos will be considered. The annual prize winner of this category will receive the VSC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Trailer/Teaser (5 minutes or less)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $30
Regular (30th October, 2020) $30
Late (2nd November, 2020) $30
Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the VSC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Treatment / Synopsis
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The annual prize winner of this category will receive the VSC TROPHY & CERTIFICATE.

Perfoming Arts (Any length)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

Any perfoming art work

Film Review (Short Films)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $70
Regular (30th October, 2020) $70
Late (2nd November, 2020) $70
Description

Receive a review of your short film published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. Projects must be fully entered on FilmFreeway before review can begin. The review will be sent to you and will be published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine and at the IMDb page of the film (if applicable). A trailer and one photo will be included in the post at magazine. This additional option helps filmmakers to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their projects and promote them to a large and global audience. This is a link to the recent film reviews we provided: http://hlc-cultcritic.com/babynymph/

Film Review (Narrative Features)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $90
Regular (30th October, 2020) $90
Late (2nd November, 2020) $90
Description

Receive a review of your narrative feature published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. Projects must be fully entered on FilmFreeway before review can begin. The review will be sent to you and will be published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine and at the IMDb page of the film (if applicable). A trailer and one photo will be included in the post at magazine. This additional option helps filmmakers to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their projects and promote them to a large and global audience. This is a link to the recent film reviews we provided: http://hlc-cultcritic.com/golden-time/

Review (Short Scripts)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $70
Regular (30th October, 2020) $70
Late (2nd November, 2020) $70
Description

Receive a review of your short scripts published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. Scripts must be fully entered on FilmFreeway before review can begin. The review will be sent to you and will be published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. We can post up to 2 photos along with the review if supplied with the submission. This additional option helps screenwriters to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their projects and promote them to a large and global audience. This is a link to the recent film reviews we provided: http://hlc-cultcritic.com/the-winter-wolves/

Review (Feature Scripts)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $90
Regular (30th October, 2020) $90
Late (2nd November, 2020) $90
Description

Receive a review of your feature scripts published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. Scripts must be fully entered on FilmFreeway before review can begin. The review will be sent to you and will be published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. We can post up to 2 photos along with the review if supplied with the submission. This additional option helps screenwriters to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their projects and promote them to a large and global audience. This is a link to the recent film reviews we provided: http://hlc-cultcritic.com/the-winter-wolves/

On Demand Interview Publication (Cult Critic film magazine)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $90
Regular (30th October, 2020) $90
Late (2nd November, 2020) $90
Description

Get an exclusive interview about your work published at 'Cult Critic' film magazine. This additional option, upon request, helps screenwriters, actors, film directors, producers and artists to have a voice and his work promoted to a large and global audience. You may submit any project to this category and we will contact you within two business days to start the preparations for the interview. This is a link to a recent interview we provided: http://hlc-cultcritic.com/interviews-kostadin-bonev/

Best Supporting Actor
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Best Supporting Actress
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Free Speech
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $35
Regular (30th October, 2020) $35
Late (2nd November, 2020) $35
Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Film / Video Poster
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $25
Regular (30th October, 2020) $25
Late (2nd November, 2020) $25
Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Photography ( Photos from film set included)
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $25
Regular (30th October, 2020) $25
Late (2nd November, 2020) $25
Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Post-modern Film
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $45
Regular (30th October, 2020) $45
Late (2nd November, 2020) $45
Description

The winner of this category becomes Qualified for the prestigious GOLDEN GALAXY AWARD.

Crime short
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $35
Regular (30th October, 2020) $35
Late (2nd November, 2020) $35
Description

Romantic short
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $35
Regular (30th October, 2020) $35
Late (2nd November, 2020) $35
Description

Comedy short
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $35
Regular (30th October, 2020) $35
Late (2nd November, 2020) $35
Description

Selfie video
Entry fees
Early Bird (1st October, 2020) $35
Regular (30th October, 2020) $35
Late (2nd November, 2020) $35
Description

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