GOLDEN FRAMES 2017 - INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Six Sigma Films is now pleased to announce its 2nd edition i.e, Golden Frames 2017 for Short Films & Documentaries. This festival provides an online platform to encourage and promote budding & talented film makers. Screening of short listed films & docs will be on 12th May 2017 in Andheri, Mumbai.
Golden Frames 2016, International Short Film Festival was a big success & we received more than 1000 entries from 80+ countries. 100+ short films from 60 countries across the world was screened on 23rd-24th April 2016 at Andheri, Mumbai. All genres of Films ranging from action to romance, drama, comedy, science fiction & animation were showcased. Read More about the first edition of Golden Frames & the winners at - http://www.sixsigmafilms.com/goldenframes.htm
Six Sigma Films is a major Film Production House. It is amongst Top producers & distributors of Short films, videos, independent films online. It is also a top organizer of Film Conferences/Awards & Festivals. We have conceptualized and organized first ever film finance conference & awards in India (COFFI). We have successfully organized more than 10 short film festivals. Our YouTube Channel have 600 plus short films, documentaries & videos, over 35 million views and counting. Six Sigma Films has worked closely with the major industry associations, corporates & premier educational institutes.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Creative and Technical merit - Story line, narrative, Subject treatment, Direction, Technical aspects (i.e., Cinematography, Screenplay, acting, music etc)
COMPLETED SUBMISSIONS INCLUDE:
- Submission fees
- All required fields through Online platform
- Synopsis (in English), 2 high resolution stills from the film, trailer, and an official film poster
CATEGORIES OF THE CONTEST
Films in in all genres & any language is acceptable
1. Short Category
Short Films & Docs with duration upto 10 minutes
2. Long Category
Short Films & Docs with duration upto 30 minutes*
* Exemption on duration of the film on merit. Running time includes end credits.
DATE OF SUBMISSION
Earlybird Deadline: March 20th, 2017
Regular Deadline: April 15th, 2017
Late Deadline: May 1st, 2017
ENTRY FEE
a) Earlybird Fee: INR 1600/- OR US$ 24
b) Regular Fee : INR 2000/- OR US$ 30
b) Late Fee : INR 2600/- OR US$ 40
PAYMENTS:
It can be made through filmfreeway.com or Paypal
1. The submission fee is non-refundable.
2. We do not wave submission fees to preserve the integrity of the competition.
BENEFITS TO THE PARTICIPANTS
1. Screening for shortlisted films
2. Certificate of Merit to winner film makers.
3. Certificate of Participation to every short listed film
4. Free Entry passes for screening to shortlisted films
5. Opportunity to get Membership of Young Filmmaker Cell (YFC)- Click Here
6. Winning films will covered by TheBuzzDiary.com, the top entertainment website for viral stories & videos
7. Opportunity to work in future projects of Six Sigma Films & its Associates.
8. Trailers of participating films of this festival will be uploaded on our popular YouTube Channel
PAYMENTS:
It can be made through filmfreeway.com or Paypal
1. The submission fee is non-refundable.
2. We do not wave submission fees to preserve the integrity of the competition.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. It is a global contest and open for everyone above 18 years
2. You can submit your application online through filmfreeway.com. Otherwise filmmaker can request us for entry form has to send the contest entry form.
3. Films in in all genres & any language is acceptable, but films in a language other than English MUST include subtitles in English
4. Short films & documentaries must be 30 minutes or less in length. Running time includes end credits.
5. We consider all films regardless of commercial, theatrical, or television screenings
6. No film may be withdrawn from the festival programme after its selection.
7. Works-in-progress and films with distribution are accepted but they need to specify it in their application.
