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Introduction to the film festival

IMPORTANT INFORMATION : THIS SUBMISSION IS FOR 2019 !!! All non-English films must have English subtitles, except films in Portuguese language. At this time, we are only requesting online submissions and all materials must be viewable online, as we want to remain as green as possible. By submitting to the festival, you agree to allow your film (or other artistic work) to be screened by the festival during the festival run, for which you are submitting, at no charge to the festival. If there are to be any additional screenings, we will come to a mutual agreement between the filmmaker and the festival. All media selected by the festival will be asked to provide promotional materials, but we ask that no promotional materials be sent until selection. By submitting to the festival you are admitting copyright ownership of everything submitted. The festival reserves the right to disqualify any submission at any time, if there is any question of ownership, copyright infringement or any sign of disrespect (in any form of media) to the festival or its representatives. The festival venue will be in the town of Teresopolis - Rio de Janeiro and selected films will be screened according to the festival schedule. The festival´s venue: Espaço Higino (Awards Ceremony) Av. Oliveira Botelho, 365 - Alto Teresópolis (City on Rio de Janeiro Hills) Municipal Theater of the City Hall of Teresópolis (Screening Sessions) Festival dates: 23rd to 25th of October 2019. The winners who not attend to the award ceremony will receive an online version of the certificate. BRIFF has continued to grow and develop into an important screening opportunity for filmmakers. We screen documentary, feature and short films of every genre. We are no longer accepting submissions via DVD. We make the process simple, you can submit to our festival through Sfilmmaker platform and send us a link to your film. We prefer streaming services such as Vimeo or YouTube.

Awards

Trophy and Award Certificates: Best Short Film 、Best Short Film in Portuguese Language 、Best Documentary 、Best Documentary in Portuguese Language 、Best Feature Film 、Best Feature Film in Portuguese Language 、Best Student Short Film 、Jury Special Award 、Best Animation 、Best Web Series 、Best Screenplay Short 、Best Screenplay Feature。

Rules

Genre ：
Subject ：Unlimited
Video Format ：AVI MPEG4 MOV MPEG

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile

Authorization type

    Contract

Duration (several sessions)

    5

Film Festival Features

  • Red Carpet
  • Celebrity Guest
  • Filmscreen
  • Trophy
  • Copyright transactions
  • Certificate

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2018-10-01
    Submission start time

  • 2019-08-31
    Submission end time

  • 2019-10-23
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2019-10-23
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2019-10-23
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2019-10-25
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • SHORT FILMS
    Video length ：4 - 40
    ***NO FEE WAIVERS*** Submission of a film constitutes acceptance of these Entry Rules & Regulations (by filmmakers and their agents), please review this document carefully prior to submitting your film for consideration. By submitting to the Festival, will be automatically authorizing screen your movie on the Festival´s date and venue. DO NOT send us your press kit until your film has been selected. All Non-English films MUST have English subtitles You may submit more than one film. Each film must be submitted separately with your form and appropriate fee 4 weeks before the festival, the selected films should provide the final version of their films in Quicktime or Mp4 version and all material required by the Festival Staff.

    2019/08/31

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Not available
  • FEATURE FILMS
    Video length ：70 - 200
    ***NO FEE WAIVERS*** Submission of a film constitutes acceptance of these Entry Rules & Regulations (by filmmakers and their agents), please review this document carefully prior to submitting your film for consideration. By submitting to the Festival, will be automatically authorizing screen your movie on the Festival´s date and venue. DO NOT send us your press kit until your film has been selected. All Non-English films MUST have English subtitles You may submit more than one film. Each film must be submitted separately with your form and appropriate fee 4 weeks before the festival, the selected films should provide the final version of their films in Quicktime or Mp4 version and all material required by the Festival Staff.

    2019/08/31

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Not available
  • DOCUMENTARIES
    Video length ：5 - 200
    ***NO FEE WAIVERS*** Submission of a film constitutes acceptance of these Entry Rules & Regulations (by filmmakers and their agents), please review this document carefully prior to submitting your film for consideration. By submitting to the Festival, will be automatically authorizing screen your movie on the Festival´s date and venue. DO NOT send us your press kit until your film has been selected. All Non-English films MUST have English subtitles You may submit more than one film. Each film must be submitted separately with your form and appropriate fee 4 weeks before the festival, the selected films should provide the final version of their films in Quicktime or Mp4 version and all material required by the Festival Staff.

    2019/08/31

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    Not available
  • TV & WEB SERIES
    Video length ：5 - 60
    ***NO FEE WAIVERS*** Submission of a film constitutes acceptance of these Entry Rules & Regulations (by filmmakers and their agents), please review this document carefully prior to submitting your film for consideration. By submitting to the Festival, will be automatically authorizing screen your movie on the Festival´s date and venue. DO NOT send us your press kit until your film has been selected. All Non-English films MUST have English subtitles You may submit more than one film. Each film must be submitted separately with your form and appropriate fee 4 weeks before the festival, the selected films should provide the final version of their films in Quicktime or Mp4 version and all material required by the Festival Staff.

    2019/08/31

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Not available
  • ANIMATION
    Video length ：3 - 30
    ***NO FEE WAIVERS*** Submission of a film constitutes acceptance of these Entry Rules & Regulations (by filmmakers and their agents), please review this document carefully prior to submitting your film for consideration. By submitting to the Festival, will be automatically authorizing screen your movie on the Festival´s date and venue. DO NOT send us your press kit until your film has been selected. All Non-English films MUST have English subtitles You may submit more than one film. Each film must be submitted separately with your form and appropriate fee 4 weeks before the festival, the selected films should provide the final version of their films in Quicktime or Mp4 version and all material required by the Festival Staff.

    2019/08/31

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Not available
  • STUDENT FILMS
    Video length ：5 - 200
    ***NO FEE WAIVERS*** Submission of a film constitutes acceptance of these Entry Rules & Regulations (by filmmakers and their agents), please review this document carefully prior to submitting your film for consideration. By submitting to the Festival, will be automatically authorizing screen your movie on the Festival´s date and venue. DO NOT send us your press kit until your film has been selected. All Non-English films MUST have English subtitles You may submit more than one film. Each film must be submitted separately with your form and appropriate fee 4 weeks before the festival, the selected films should provide the final version of their films in Quicktime or Mp4 version and all material required by the Festival Staff.

    2019/08/31

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Not available
  • EXPERIMANTAL FILMS
    Video length ：5 - 200
    ***NO FEE WAIVERS*** Submission of a film constitutes acceptance of these Entry Rules & Regulations (by filmmakers and their agents), please review this document carefully prior to submitting your film for consideration. By submitting to the Festival, will be automatically authorizing screen your movie on the Festival´s date and venue. DO NOT send us your press kit until your film has been selected. All Non-English films MUST have English subtitles You may submit more than one film. Each film must be submitted separately with your form and appropriate fee 4 weeks before the festival, the selected films should provide the final version of their films in Quicktime or Mp4 version and all material required by the Festival Staff.

    2019/08/31

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    Not available

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