Short film festival of andhra pradesh rules and regulations how to apply full details

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Short film festival of Andhra Pradesh  rules and regulations eligibility, applying process, awards full details

రాష్ట్ర ప్రభుత్వం అమలు చేస్తున్న నవరత్నాల కార్యక్రమాలపై 3 నుంచి 5 నిమిషాలు నిడివితో కూడిన లఘు చిత్రాల పోటీకి దరఖాస్తులు ఆహ్వానిస్తున్నట్లు ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ రాష్ట్ర చలనచిత్ర, టీవీ, నాటక రంగ అభివృద్ధి సంస్థ ఎండీ తెలిపారు. డిసెంబర్ 14 లోపు సంస్థ కార్యాలయానికి లఘు చిత్రం కంటెంట్ DVD/PENDRAIVE/BLUE REY ఫార్మేట్ లో అందజేయాలని కోరారు. 

The Government of Andhra Pradesh with a view to encouraging the Telugu Film Industry established the Corporation in the year 1975 and since then the Corporation with the active support of the State Government is engaged in the service of the Film and Television Industry. In order to encourage good Films, the Government instituted NANDI AWARDS for both Films and Tele-films, etc. With the advent of technology, many a young talent showcasing their talent in the form of short films on various platforms that are now available. The Short Film Festival of Andhra Pradesh is aimed at encouraging such young talent.

Festival Mission & Objective:

The mission and objective of the Short Film Festival of Andhra Pradesh are to give Telugu short films an identity that differentiates this art form, from the conventional big screen. The Short Films of Navarathnalu Scheme which is announced by Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Our particular interest is in short films that deal with themes on Navarathnalu.

1) YSR Jalayagnam 

2) Madhyapana Niyantrana

3) YSR Aarogyasri 

4) YSR Rythu Bharosa

5) Pedalandariki Illu 

6) YSR Aasara

7) YSR Pensions

8) Jagananna Amma Vodi

9) Jagananna Vidya Deevena

The short film should make cutting‐edge technology and unusual visualization, traditional as well as those that dissent in form, technique, or content from the mainstream.

Rules and Regulations

1.Eligibility: Entries for the Short Film Festival of Andhra Pradesh (Concepts on NAVARATHNALU SCHEME) are open for everyone who produced a film in the Telugu language. Participants under 18 years of age must submit a consent letter from their parent or guardian.

• Animation series/episodes made for TV Channels / Cable TV are not eligible for entry. 
• Interest persons/organization/agency or by an individual film  Producer / Director who holds the copyright may submit the entry form to the Corporation. There is no restriction on the number of entries. 
• The Short Film can be based on the concepts of “Navarathnalu.” Schemes. 
• The Short Film should be in the Telugu language.  
• The total run time of the Short Film including opening & closing credits should strictly be a minimum of THREE minutes and a maximum of FIVE  minutes. 
• Employees and close relatives of employees of APSFTVTDC are not eligible for participation in the Short Film Festival of Andhra Pradesh (close relatives means; Spouse, dependent children, Parents, Brothers,  Sisters, and other dependents). 
• The last date for submission of the application form along with the required documents is on 14-12-2020.

Awards

How To  Apply

a)Online Entry – Form of SHORT FILM FESTIVAL OF ANDHRA PRADESH  (CONCEPTS ON NAVARATHNALU SCHEMES) is available on the Corporation’s website www.apsftvtdc.in 

b)Procedure – An applicant has to fill up the required fields and upload biodata, photographs, filmography, etc.  

c)Entry Fee – Non-refundable entry fee of Rs.1,000/- (Rupees one thousand only) per entry shall be paid through Online / by way of Demand Draft /  Banker Cheque in favor of the APSFTVTDC payable at Vijayawada. Online  banking details are as follows:

d)Applicants are required to submit 2DVD’s/USB(Pen Drive)/Blu-Ray of the film in VOB/MP4/MOV/ Blue Ray format and one separate DVD containing Director's photograph, bio-data, filmography, synopsis of the film, stills of the film, posters, and pamphlets along with promos/trailers, packed properly and freight pre-paid. 

e)The last date for submission/uploading of Entry / Application forms online is on 14-12-2020.

Final Submission of Application Form:

After submission of the application form in Online, the hard copy of the application along with Online payment transaction details / DD/BC, Declaration, DVD/USB(Pen Drive)/Blu-ray etc.shall be received in the  Corporation’s Office by31-12-2020.

Jury

All the entries will be scrutinized by the Jury constituted by the  Government/Corporation. The Jury will view and analyze the content of  DVDs/USB(Pen Drive)/Blu-ray of Short Films and decide the Awards based on absolute quality. The decision of the Jury shall be final and submit their report to the Government/Corporation.

Rights of APSFTVTDC: 

▪APSFTVTDC reserves the right to accept or not to accept any film on any ground without assigning any reason.
▪Pre-certification will not be applicable for entering films in the festival.  However, screening of certified films will be subject to the exemption granted under the Cinematography Act 1952. 
▪Decisions of the APSFTVTDC regarding all matters not expressly provided for in these regulations or which require interpretation of the clauses mentioned above shall be final & binding on all.
▪If a film is not selected, the APSFTVTDC will not in any way whatsoever provide any justification and/or comments regarding the reasons for the non-selection of a film. The decision of the Jury is FINAL. 

Copyright

▪It is the sole responsibility of the entrant to secure clearance from the copyright holders of any copyrighted material included in the film. The  APSFTVTDC will not be held responsible for the unauthorized inclusion of any copyrighted material within or relating to the submitted film. 

▪APSFTVTDC reserves the right to disqualify any film with any unauthorized inclusion of copyrighted material. 

General

▪APSFTVTDC is under no obligation to provide comments or feedback regarding the film entered to the entrant or any other representative of the submitted film. 

▪Clippings of selected films will be put online on the official website of the festival. 

▪To submit 5 copies of a synopsis, not more than 100 words in the Telugu  Language along with a hard copy of the application form. 

▪Entry Forms with incorrect/inadequate/illegible/ambiguous particulars and not submitted along with the required certificate/undertaking will not be considered. 

Disclaimer

All disputes in respect of any matter relating to the APSFTVTDC shall be subjected to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Hon’ble High Court of Andhra  Pradesh, Vijayawada.

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