NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL OF CREATIVE ARTS (NIFCA) 2024 SEVEN-DAY FILM CHALLENGE RULES
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DATES | The NIFCA 2024 Seven-Day Film Challenge will occur during October 22nd – October 29th, 2024.
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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 Monday 7th October, 2024 by or before 1:30pm.
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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 4:30 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. |
IP RIGHTS | The Intellectual Property rights of each film remain with the creator/s. |