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NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL OF CREATIVE ARTS (NIFCA) 2022 SEVEN-DAY FILM CHALLENGE RULES
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DATES |
The NIFCA 2022 Seven-Day Film Challenge will occur during October 28th – November 4th, 2022.
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REGISTRATION |
One registration form should be completed online by each participating team during the period of registration. The registration deadline is Tuesday 25th October, 2022.
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REQUIRED ELEMENTS |
On Day 1 of the Challenge participants will be given the required elements (prop, location, character, theme). These required elements MUST appear in the finished film.
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DEADLINE FOR FILMS |
Participants must upload or deliver the finished film to the NCF by 5 p.m. on Day 7 of the Challenge. Only those that meet the deadline will officially be part of the competition.
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CREATIVITY |
All creativity must take place during the seven-day period of the competition. This includes scriptwriting, rehearsing, filming, scoring and editing.
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PRE-PRODUCTION |
Prior to the Challenge, members of the participating team may research the genre, theme and cinematic techniques; secure locations and equipment; and organize potential cast and crew for the film.
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PERMISSIONS |
All persons and locations in the film must be represented by the necessary permissions and releases. Forms can be made available upon request.
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FOOTAGE |
All footage must be shot between Day 1 and Day 7 of the Challenge. No stock footage or footage shot or created at another time may be used. This includes use of animation.
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STATUS |
All participants must be volunteers.
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EQUIPMENT |
Any type of video or film camera may be used.
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MUSIC AND SOUND EFFECTS |
Participants are encouraged to work with local musicians/composers to write and record music for the film. It is also permissible to use pre-recorded music. Rights must be obtained, except if sourced from royalty-free libraries. This would also apply to sound effects. Violations may result in disqualification.
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DURATION |
The actual finished film should not exceed ten minutes duration. Minimum duration: five minutes. This includes the opening slate and the ending credits.
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DISQUALIFICATION |
Entries deemed to be inappropriate and unsuitable for public viewing will be disqualified.
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JUDGING |
A panel of judges will adjudicate the entries to arrive at the first, second and third prize winners.
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SCREENINGS |
Winning entries will be screened for public viewing by the National Cultural Foundation after the announcement of the winners.
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS |
The Intellectual Property rights of each film remain with the creator/s.
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