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Introduction to the film festival

Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF) is one of Nepals premier film events. Started in 2018, NIFF was founded to celebrate various forms of storytelling and narratives from all over the world. NIFF 2020, the 3rd iteration of the event, will focus on activities like film screenings, workshops, seminars and various discourses and interactions. 50+ films in 5 categories, 8 discourses, 2 masterclasses and countless pre-events and interactions. Plus a sightseeing tour for international participants and delegates! NIFF 2020 invites films and film makers from China, through www.sfilmmaker.com, to be a part of the festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, from 13-17th February 2020.

Awards

Best International Feature-Length Film - Gautama Buddha Award ：Trophy, Cash Prize of US$ 1500、Best International Short film - Bagmati Award：Trophy, Cash Prize of US$ 500 、Best Documentary Film (International) - Mt. Everest Award： Trophy, Cash Prize of US$ 1000、Best Animation Short (International) - Manjushree Award ：Trophy, Cash Prize of US$ 750

Rules

Genre ：Action Comedy War Ethics Terror Thriller Violence Adventure Crime Family Music Love Shootout Suspense Youth Inspirational Literary Western Drama
Subject ：Unlimited Children Humanistic Animals Women Education City Campus Sports Gay Old man Environment Home
Video Format ：AVI HDV MPEG4 MOV MPEG

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Duration (several sessions)

    3

Film Festival Features

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

Dates & Deadlines

  • 2019-06-15
    Submission start time

  • 2019-10-31
    Submission end time

  • 2019-11-30
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2019-12-15
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2020-02-13
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2020-02-17
    Award ceremony end time

Categories and fees

  • International Feature Film Segment
    Video length ：60 - 100
    Submissions under all categories should adhere to time / duration restrictions as mentioned: Feature film segments: Between 60 and 100 minutes' runtime Short film segments: Under 30 minutes' runtime Animation segment: Under 30 minutes' runtime Documentary segment: Under 60 minutes' runtime
    Submissions completed before 2017 will not qualify for festival selection
    Submitted films under all competition segments must have English subtitles in them
    All entries should adhere to the following video and audio format for both the submission and final screening: Video Container: MP4, MOV Resolution: 1920 X 1080 or higher Video Codec: AVC/h.264/X264 Audio Codec: AAC, AC3
    The film should be submitted as per the eligibility requirements. Films violating the eligibility requirements will be rejected.
    Submissions can be made with both online screeners / physical copy of films. All shipping costs are to be born by the applicant.
    Selection process will officially start with the end of the standard deadline, will finalists will only be published 30 days after the end of the extended deadline. All films submitted later than the extended deadline will be rejected.
    The selection committee and the NIFF 2020 program committee will have full jurisdiction for the final selection. The committee is not liable towards any films that are rejected.
    NIFF 2020 Program Committee will manually request selected films for downloadable version of provided screeners, alongside graphics, trailers etc. Physical copies (USB-C recommended) of screeners can also be shipped to NIFF 2020 Secretariat in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    NIFF 2020 will securely archive all films received online as well as through post, and will not use it in any commercial or non-commercial venture ever. NIFF can however utilize 10% of the film's footage / stills for promotional works in NIFF 2020 and future iterations of NIFF.
    All applicants should agree that once films are selected and selection published, they will be screened to a live audience in Kathmandu. Applicants should also agree that selected films will be screened at more than one venue (s) in Nepal (for eg: parallel screens in multiple cities) all within the duration of the festival.
    NIFF does not have a policy to pay screening fees for selected films.
    By submitting their films, applicants agree to all the rules and criteria mentioned above, and also agree to remain bound by them.

    2019/10/31

    Standard: 20 Dollar

    Student： 15 Dollar

    Not available
  • International Short Film Segment
    Video length ：0 - 30
    Submissions under all categories should adhere to time / duration restrictions as mentioned: Feature film segments: Between 60 and 100 minutes' runtime Short film segments: Under 30 minutes' runtime Animation segment: Under 30 minutes' runtime Documentary segment: Under 60 minutes' runtime
    Submissions completed before 2017 will not qualify for festival selection
    Submitted films under all competition segments must have English subtitles in them
    All entries should adhere to the following video and audio format for both the submission and final screening: Video Container: MP4, MOV Resolution: 1920 X 1080 or higher Video Codec: AVC/h.264/X264 Audio Codec: AAC, AC3
    The film should be submitted as per the eligibility requirements. Films violating the eligibility requirements will be rejected.
    Submissions can be made with both online screeners / physical copy of films. All shipping costs are to be born by the applicant.
    Selection process will officially start with the end of the standard deadline, will finalists will only be published 30 days after the end of the extended deadline. All films submitted later than the extended deadline will be rejected.
    The selection committee and the NIFF 2020 program committee will have full jurisdiction for the final selection. The committee is not liable towards any films that are rejected.
    NIFF 2020 Program Committee will manually request selected films for downloadable version of provided screeners, alongside graphics, trailers etc. Physical copies (USB-C recommended) of screeners can also be shipped to NIFF 2020 Secretariat in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    NIFF 2020 will securely archive all films received online as well as through post, and will not use it in any commercial or non-commercial venture ever. NIFF can however utilize 10% of the film's footage / stills for promotional works in NIFF 2020 and future iterations of NIFF.
    All applicants should agree that once films are selected and selection published, they will be screened to a live audience in Kathmandu. Applicants should also agree that selected films will be screened at more than one venue (s) in Nepal (for eg: parallel screens in multiple cities) all within the duration of the festival.
    NIFF does not have a policy to pay screening fees for selected films.
    By submitting their films, applicants agree to all the rules and criteria mentioned above, and also agree to remain bound by them.

    2019/10/31

    Standard: 15 Dollar

    Student： 10 Dollar

    Not available
  • Documentary Film Segment
    Video length ：5 - 60
    Submissions under all categories should adhere to time / duration restrictions as mentioned: Feature film segments: Between 60 and 100 minutes' runtime Short film segments: Under 30 minutes' runtime Animation segment: Under 30 minutes' runtime Documentary segment: Under 60 minutes' runtime
    Submissions completed before 2017 will not qualify for festival selection
    Submitted films under all competition segments must have English subtitles in them
    All entries should adhere to the following video and audio format for both the submission and final screening: Video Container: MP4, MOV Resolution: 1920 X 1080 or higher Video Codec: AVC/h.264/X264 Audio Codec: AAC, AC3
    The film should be submitted as per the eligibility requirements. Films violating the eligibility requirements will be rejected.
    Submissions can be made with both online screeners / physical copy of films. All shipping costs are to be born by the applicant.
    Selection process will officially start with the end of the standard deadline, will finalists will only be published 30 days after the end of the extended deadline. All films submitted later than the extended deadline will be rejected.
    The selection committee and the NIFF 2020 program committee will have full jurisdiction for the final selection. The committee is not liable towards any films that are rejected.
    NIFF 2020 Program Committee will manually request selected films for downloadable version of provided screeners, alongside graphics, trailers etc. Physical copies (USB-C recommended) of screeners can also be shipped to NIFF 2020 Secretariat in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    NIFF 2020 will securely archive all films received online as well as through post, and will not use it in any commercial or non-commercial venture ever. NIFF can however utilize 10% of the film's footage / stills for promotional works in NIFF 2020 and future iterations of NIFF.
    All applicants should agree that once films are selected and selection published, they will be screened to a live audience in Kathmandu. Applicants should also agree that selected films will be screened at more than one venue (s) in Nepal (for eg: parallel screens in multiple cities) all within the duration of the festival.
    NIFF does not have a policy to pay screening fees for selected films.
    By submitting their films, applicants agree to all the rules and criteria mentioned above, and also agree to remain bound by them.

    2019/10/31

    Standard: 15 Dollar

    Student： 10 Dollar

    Not available
  • Animated Short Film Segment
    Video length ：0 - 30
    Submissions under all categories should adhere to time / duration restrictions as mentioned: Feature film segments: Between 60 and 100 minutes' runtime Short film segments: Under 30 minutes' runtime Animation segment: Under 30 minutes' runtime Documentary segment: Under 60 minutes' runtime
    Submissions completed before 2017 will not qualify for festival selection
    Submitted films under all competition segments must have English subtitles in them
    All entries should adhere to the following video and audio format for both the submission and final screening: Video Container: MP4, MOV Resolution: 1920 X 1080 or higher Video Codec: AVC/h.264/X264 Audio Codec: AAC, AC3
    The film should be submitted as per the eligibility requirements. Films violating the eligibility requirements will be rejected.
    Submissions can be made with both online screeners / physical copy of films. All shipping costs are to be born by the applicant.
    Selection process will officially start with the end of the standard deadline, will finalists will only be published 30 days after the end of the extended deadline. All films submitted later than the extended deadline will be rejected.
    The selection committee and the NIFF 2020 program committee will have full jurisdiction for the final selection. The committee is not liable towards any films that are rejected.
    NIFF 2020 Program Committee will manually request selected films for downloadable version of provided screeners, alongside graphics, trailers etc. Physical copies (USB-C recommended) of screeners can also be shipped to NIFF 2020 Secretariat in Kathmandu, Nepal.
    NIFF 2020 will securely archive all films received online as well as through post, and will not use it in any commercial or non-commercial venture ever. NIFF can however utilize 10% of the film's footage / stills for promotional works in NIFF 2020 and future iterations of NIFF.
    All applicants should agree that once films are selected and selection published, they will be screened to a live audience in Kathmandu. Applicants should also agree that selected films will be screened at more than one venue (s) in Nepal (for eg: parallel screens in multiple cities) all within the duration of the festival.
    NIFF does not have a policy to pay screening fees for selected films.
    By submitting their films, applicants agree to all the rules and criteria mentioned above, and also agree to remain bound by them.

    2019/10/31

    Standard: 15 Dollar

    Student： 10 Dollar

    Not available

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