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Introduction to the film festival

The Veterans Film Festival (VFF) is an annual event that brings people together to discover extraordinary stories about veterans, first responders, all who experience warfare and their families. The VFF offers a meeting ground and artistic platform for veterans working artists, filmmakers and artists to network as creative practitioners, showcase their work and engage with audiences of all ages, cultures and abilities. The festival presents a curated program of carefully selected features, documentaries, short films and media art, focusing on recent work by talented indie artists from Australia and around the globe. Within our program we will also present mainstream films to gala premieres, retrospectives to themed screenings, as well as crowd pleasing events i.e. workshops, discussions, exhibitions and provide opportunities to meet with veterans, filmmakers and content creators via Q&A’s, panels, etc. All films submitted to the official competition will be eligible to compete for the coveted Red Poppy Awards, inspired by the poem ‘In Flanders Field’. The Veterans Film Festival is a not-for-profit arts organisation, whose aim is to: discover and showcase the next generation of storytellers, artists and media makers; provide a platform to veterans with a passion for developing as artists and are committed to working in the creative industries; encourage talent and assist in the development of independent film, filmmakers and the film related arts community; raise awareness and support the employment of veterans as creative practitioners and contribute to our understanding of those who have been part of international warfare.(Sfilmmaker is our exclusive platform for cooperation in China, and we look forward to your good film.)

Awards

Red Poppy Award for Best Feature Film、Red Poppy Award for Best Short Film 、Other Veterans Film Festival Awards - Best Animation - Best Female Actor - Best Male Actor - Best Music/Sound、Special Awards - Best Student Filmmaker Award

Rules

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

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Duration (several sessions)

    5

Film Festival Features

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

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2019-01-11
    Submission start time

  • 2019-09-22
    Submission end time

  • 2019-09-30
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2019-09-30
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2019-11-06
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2019-11-09
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • Feature Films
    Video length ：40 - 200
    For films over 40 minutes
    VFF accept films in any language… However, films not made in English must have English subtitles.
    The person submitting a film to VFF is ‘You’ or ‘Your’ and You agree that Your film may be screened at VFF if it is selected.
    All submission fees are non-refundable.
    All films will be accepted and assessed with the view to screening them at a VFF event. All films included in the Official Selection will be screened at a venue.
    Screening events are scheduled during the VFF at the discretion of VFF. We undertake to make every effort to adhere to the published schedule program, however, VFF reserves the right to alter this schedule and screening event at any time for any reason. VFF does not accept any liability for any costs claimed to arise as a result of a change in the scheduling.
    Awards may be presented during the festival at the discretion of the organisers and the Jury Panel. All awards will be listed on our website.
    By submitting a film, You grant us the right to screen Your film, copy and/or reproduce, modify, adapt and any part thereof, up to one (1) minute of the film submission. We may also use Your submission and any other promotional material/photo’s and/or information submitted by You to communicate it to the public in all media, including via our website and publicity materials, or to advertise and promote VFF, events, its products and services, or all, and to showcase Your film.
    You own the copyright to Your film as its author and represent and warrant that You have (and will continue to have during the duration of VFF and thereafter) all necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions we need to use Your film and You will provide evidence of such on our reasonable request.
    We accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment incurred or suffered by any person as a result of submitting a film to VFF and its curation and all related events. We take no responsibility for the information supplied by filmmakers to the VFF.
    You indemnify and hold harmless VFF 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 materials entered.

    2019/02/28

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    2019/03/31

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    2019/04/30

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    2019/05/31

    Standard: 35 Dollar

    2019/06/30

    Standard: 40 Dollar

    2019/07/31

    Standard: 45 Dollar

    2019/09/22

    Standard: 50 Dollar

    Not available
  • Short Film
    Video length ：0 - 40
    Short Film (40 minutes or less)
    VFF accept films in any language… However, films not made in English must have English subtitles.
    The person submitting a film to VFF is ‘You’ or ‘Your’ and You agree that Your film may be screened at VFF if it is selected.
    All submission fees are non-refundable.
    All films will be accepted and assessed with the view to screening them at a VFF event. All films included in the Official Selection will be screened at a venue.
    Screening events are scheduled during the VFF at the discretion of VFF. We undertake to make every effort to adhere to the published schedule program, however, VFF reserves the right to alter this schedule and screening event at any time for any reason. VFF does not accept any liability for any costs claimed to arise as a result of a change in the scheduling.
    Awards may be presented during the festival at the discretion of the organisers and the Jury Panel. All awards will be listed on our website.
    By submitting a film, You grant us the right to screen Your film, copy and/or reproduce, modify, adapt and any part thereof, up to one (1) minute of the film submission. We may also use Your submission and any other promotional material/photo’s and/or information submitted by You to communicate it to the public in all media, including via our website and publicity materials, or to advertise and promote VFF, events, its products and services, or all, and to showcase Your film.
    You own the copyright to Your film as its author and represent and warrant that You have (and will continue to have during the duration of VFF and thereafter) all necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions we need to use Your film and You will provide evidence of such on our reasonable request.
    We accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment incurred or suffered by any person as a result of submitting a film to VFF and its curation and all related events. We take no responsibility for the information supplied by filmmakers to the VFF.
    You indemnify and hold harmless VFF 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 materials entered.

    2019/02/28

    Standard: 15 Dollar

    2019/03/31

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    2019/04/30

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    2019/05/31

    Standard: 23 Dollar

    2019/06/30

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    2019/07/31

    Standard: 28 Dollar

    2019/09/22

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Not available
  • Short Animation
    Video length ：0 - 40
    Animation (40 minutes or less)
    VFF accept films in any language… However, films not made in English must have English subtitles.
    The person submitting a film to VFF is ‘You’ or ‘Your’ and You agree that Your film may be screened at VFF if it is selected.
    All submission fees are non-refundable.
    All films will be accepted and assessed with the view to screening them at a VFF event. All films included in the Official Selection will be screened at a venue.
    Screening events are scheduled during the VFF at the discretion of VFF. We undertake to make every effort to adhere to the published schedule program, however, VFF reserves the right to alter this schedule and screening event at any time for any reason. VFF does not accept any liability for any costs claimed to arise as a result of a change in the scheduling.
    Awards may be presented during the festival at the discretion of the organisers and the Jury Panel. All awards will be listed on our website.
    By submitting a film, You grant us the right to screen Your film, copy and/or reproduce, modify, adapt and any part thereof, up to one (1) minute of the film submission. We may also use Your submission and any other promotional material/photo’s and/or information submitted by You to communicate it to the public in all media, including via our website and publicity materials, or to advertise and promote VFF, events, its products and services, or all, and to showcase Your film.
    You own the copyright to Your film as its author and represent and warrant that You have (and will continue to have during the duration of VFF and thereafter) all necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions we need to use Your film and You will provide evidence of such on our reasonable request.
    We accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment incurred or suffered by any person as a result of submitting a film to VFF and its curation and all related events. We take no responsibility for the information supplied by filmmakers to the VFF.
    You indemnify and hold harmless VFF 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 materials entered.

    2019/02/28

    Standard: 15 Dollar

    2019/03/31

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    2019/04/30

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    2019/05/31

    Standard: 23 Dollar

    2019/06/30

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    2019/07/31

    Standard: 28 Dollar

    2019/09/22

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Not available
  • Music Video
    Video length ：0 - 10
    Music Video (10 minutes or less)
    VFF accept films in any language… However, films not made in English must have English subtitles.
    The person submitting a film to VFF is ‘You’ or ‘Your’ and You agree that Your film may be screened at VFF if it is selected.
    All submission fees are non-refundable.
    All films will be accepted and assessed with the view to screening them at a VFF event. All films included in the Official Selection will be screened at a venue.
    Screening events are scheduled during the VFF at the discretion of VFF. We undertake to make every effort to adhere to the published schedule program, however, VFF reserves the right to alter this schedule and screening event at any time for any reason. VFF does not accept any liability for any costs claimed to arise as a result of a change in the scheduling.
    Awards may be presented during the festival at the discretion of the organisers and the Jury Panel. All awards will be listed on our website.
    By submitting a film, You grant us the right to screen Your film, copy and/or reproduce, modify, adapt and any part thereof, up to one (1) minute of the film submission. We may also use Your submission and any other promotional material/photo’s and/or information submitted by You to communicate it to the public in all media, including via our website and publicity materials, or to advertise and promote VFF, events, its products and services, or all, and to showcase Your film.
    You own the copyright to Your film as its author and represent and warrant that You have (and will continue to have during the duration of VFF and thereafter) all necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions we need to use Your film and You will provide evidence of such on our reasonable request.
    We accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment incurred or suffered by any person as a result of submitting a film to VFF and its curation and all related events. We take no responsibility for the information supplied by filmmakers to the VFF.
    You indemnify and hold harmless VFF 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 materials entered.

    2019/02/28

    Standard: 15 Dollar

    2019/03/31

    Standard: 18 Dollar

    2019/04/30

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    2019/05/31

    Standard: 23 Dollar

    2019/06/30

    Standard: 25 Dollar

    2019/07/31

    Standard: 28 Dollar

    2019/09/22

    Standard: 30 Dollar

    Not available
  • Student Short Film
    Video length ：0 - 60
    Student filmmaker category entrants must be registered in a recognised university, college, high school, middle school or elementary school with proof of ID from the institution to qualify for the relevant fees: These entrants must supply the following: - Your Student ID - Name of school, college or university - Name of Your Course - Name of you Lecture or teacher - Email of lecturer or teacher
    VFF accept films in any language… However, films not made in English must have English subtitles.
    The person submitting a film to VFF is ‘You’ or ‘Your’ and You agree that Your film may be screened at VFF if it is selected.
    All submission fees are non-refundable.
    All films will be accepted and assessed with the view to screening them at a VFF event. All films included in the Official Selection will be screened at a venue.
    Screening events are scheduled during the VFF at the discretion of VFF. We undertake to make every effort to adhere to the published schedule program, however, VFF reserves the right to alter this schedule and screening event at any time for any reason. VFF does not accept any liability for any costs claimed to arise as a result of a change in the scheduling.
    Awards may be presented during the festival at the discretion of the organisers and the Jury Panel. All awards will be listed on our website.
    By submitting a film, You grant us the right to screen Your film, copy and/or reproduce, modify, adapt and any part thereof, up to one (1) minute of the film submission. We may also use Your submission and any other promotional material/photo’s and/or information submitted by You to communicate it to the public in all media, including via our website and publicity materials, or to advertise and promote VFF, events, its products and services, or all, and to showcase Your film.
    You own the copyright to Your film as its author and represent and warrant that You have (and will continue to have during the duration of VFF and thereafter) all necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions we need to use Your film and You will provide evidence of such on our reasonable request.
    We accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment incurred or suffered by any person as a result of submitting a film to VFF and its curation and all related events. We take no responsibility for the information supplied by filmmakers to the VFF.
    You indemnify and hold harmless VFF 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 materials entered.

    2019/02/28

    Standard: 10 Dollar

    Student： 10 Dollar

    2019/03/31

    Standard: 10 Dollar

    Student： 10 Dollar

    2019/05/01

    Standard: 10 Dollar

    Student： 10 Dollar

    2019/05/31

    Standard: 15 Dollar

    Student： 15 Dollar

    2019/07/01

    Standard: 15 Dollar

    Student： 15 Dollar

    2019/07/31

    Standard: 15 Dollar

    Student： 15 Dollar

    2019/09/22

    Standard: 15 Dollar

    Student： 15 Dollar

    Not available

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