Call for Entries To 2011 Cinemalaya New Breed & Directors Showcase

 

The 2011 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition is now accepting entries to the Full Length Feature Category, also known as the New Breed Section, and the Directors Showcase.  Deadline for submission is on August 31, 2010.  Entries are being accepted at the CCP Media Arts Division, 4th Floor, CCP Main Building, CCP Complex, Pasay City.

 

Interested participants must submit the following requirements:  a duly completed  application form, a one-page synopsis of not more than 300 words, and a detailed sequence treatment (between 50-60 sequences, double spaced, letter-sized bond paper, with a one inch margin all around, 12 points, Courier).   Name(s) of proponent(s) must not be written on any page of the synopsis and detailed sequence treatment.  The filmmaker must submit a brief résumé/bio-data, two recent 2x2 photos, samples of previous film/video work in DVD. All entries must be submitted in a long brown envelope properly labelled with filmmaker’s name, title and contact details.

 

The Full Length feature (New Breed) category is open to Filipino filmmakers who have not yet directed more than three full length commercial feature films while the Directors Showcase is open to full length feature works by Filipino directors who have directed at least three (full-length commercial feature films.

 

Ten finalists will be chosen for the Full Length Feature (New Breed) category.  Each will receive a  P500,000 seed grant from the Cinemalaya Foundation as investment for the production.  The Best Full Length Feature Film will receive a prize of P200,000 and the Balanghai Trophy.

 

Five finalists will be selected for the Directors Showcase.  Each will receive a P500,000 seed grant from the Cinemalaya Foundation.  The Best Film in the Directors Showcase will receive a prize of P300,000 and the Balanghai Trophy.

 

Cinemalaya seeks to discover, encourage, and honor the cinematic works of Filipino filmmakers that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity. The works will be: features that articulate Filipino identity and culture in digital format.

 

Cinemalaya 2011 will be held on July 15-24 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.  It is a project of the of the Cinemalaya Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), and the Econolink Investments, Inc. (EEI). Cinemalaya also features the Short Feature competition category as well as film exhibitions, seminars, conference, the Cinemalaya Film Congress, and other film-related events.  

 

CINEMALAYA 2011
FULL-LENGTH FEATURE CATEGORY (DIRECTORS SHOWCASE)

 

A.  MECHANICS

  1. Interested participants must submit the following requirements on or before 6:00 PM on 31 August 2010 (Tuesday) to the Media Arts Division of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City:

    • A duly completed application form.
    • Synopsis (1 page, not more than 300 words).
    • Detailed sequence treatment (between 50-60 sequences, double spaced, letter-sized bond paper, 1 inch margin all around, 12 points, Courier). Name(s) of Proponent(s) must not be written on any page of the synopsis and detailed sequence treatment.
    • A brief résumé/bio-data & two (2) recent 2x2 photos of the proponent(s) Samples of previous film/video work in DVD.

    All entries must be submitted in a long brown envelope properly labelled with proponent’s name, title and contact details

  2. By 01 December 2010 (Wednesday), the Competition Committee shall announce the ten (10) finalists.
  3. Each of the five (5) finalists will receive a seed production grant of P500,000.00 to be released in tranches:

    1st  release    

    40%           

    4th release

    10%

    2nd release    

    20%           

    5th release 

    5%

    3rd  release    

    20%           

    6th release 

    5%

  4. The deadline for submission of the completed full-length film is May 27, 2011.
  5. Also by May 27, 2011, each of the five (5) finalists must submit the following for promotional and exhibition purposes:

    • Behind-the-Scenes materials and a one-minute trailer in mini DV
    • Major credit titles
    • At least 6 captioned production stills in CD jpeg format as well as 8”x 10”  hard copies
    • Poster design in CD jpeg format
    • One 20” x 30” poster
    • One (1) photo to be taken by the CCP photographer
    • Iconic Item from the film for the exhibit

  6. The five (5) film entries will be screened during the festival week, 15-24 July 2011 at the CCP and the following week at the U.P. Cine Adarna (UP Film Institute).
  7. The Best Full-length film will receive a prize of P300,000.00 and the Balanghai Trophy. Awarding ceremonies will be on 24 July 2011 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater).

B.  RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. Only entries by Filipino filmmakers who have directed at least three (3) full-length commercial feature films will be accepted to the Cinemalaya Directors Showcase Category.
  2. Members of the Cinemalaya Organizing Committee are disqualified from joining the competition.
  3. Interested participants may submit a maximum of three entries, but only one entry per proponent may be considered as a finalist.
  4. All works must be strictly independent works and not produced by commercial producers, to guarantee the participants’ creative control over the film.
  5. All works must have their premiere screening at the Cinemalaya Festival.
  6. Works already in production phase prior to 31 July 2010 are disqualified.
  7. Any entry selected as a finalist can no longer be withdrawn from the competition by the proponent. The Cinemalaya Organizing Committee reserves the right to disqualify any proponent who pulls out an entry that was chosen as semi-finalist in past Cinemalaya competitions and festivals.
  8. Proponents whose entries are selected as finalists are required to attend a two-day workshop to be conducted by the Cinemalaya Competition Section.
  9. To ensure technical and professional competence, post production work of the finalists should be undertaken by a company or entity duly accredited by Cinemalaya.
  10. All entries must be submitted in data file format.
  11. The total production budget for the full-length feature film should not exceed P3,000,000.00
  12. Due to copyright laws, music used in any entry must be original, licensed or in the public domain.
  13. Dialogue should be primarily in Filipino or any Philippine language as appropriate.
  14. The Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. (CFI) will undertake the English translation and subtitling of the five (5) finalists to the Directors Showcase category.
  15. The proponent must assign a single representative to act on his behalf. All official communications shall be addressed to the representative. The Cinemalaya Organizing Committee shall not be liable for any controversy regarding the sharing of awards among the members of the group.
  16. The Festival will ensure the safety of the films throughout the period in which the cinematographic materials are in its custody.
  17. All shipments to the Festival must be prepaid and properly labelled. The Festival cannot accept any collect shipments of any entry.
  18. The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) reserves the right to show the five (5) full- feature films in perpetuity within the CCP venues.
  19. The Econolink Investments, Inc. (EII) shall provide the P500,000.00 seed grant as investment for the production of each of the 10 full-length feature film finalists. As such, they shall have the broadcast (terrestrial, TV, cable and satellite) rights to the films for a period of two (2) years in the Philippines and all international territories. They will also have the first option to buy the 10 full-length feature films for theatrical release or video production and distribution. In any event, the EII will commence its premier broadcast only after a 90-day period from the festival awards night.
  20. The decision of the Board of Judges is final. The board reserves the right not to give awards in any category should no entry merit it.

CINEMALAYA 2011
FULL-LENGTH FEATURE CATEGORY (NEW BREED)

 

A.  MECHANICS

  1. Interested participants must submit the following requirements on or before 6:00 PM on 31 August 2010 (Tuesday) to the Media Arts Division of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City:

    • A duly completed application form
    • Synopsis (1 page, not more than 300 words).
    • Detailed sequence treatment (between 50-60 sequences, double spaced, letter-sized bond paper, 1 inch margin all around, 12 points, Courier). Name(s) of Proponent(s) must not be written on any page of the synopsis and detailed sequence treatment.
    • A brief résumé/bio-data & two (2) recent 2x2 photos of the proponent(s)
    • Samples of previous film/video work in DVD.

  2. By 01 December 2010 (Wednesday), the Competition Committee shall announce the ten (10) finalists.
  3. Each of the ten (10) finalists will receive a seed production grant of commercial producers, to guarantee the participants’ creative control over the film P500,000.00 to be released in tranches:

    4. 1st  release    

    40%           

    4th release

    10%

    2nd release    

    20%           

    5th release 

    5%

    3rd  release    

    20%           

    6th release 

    5%

  4. The deadline for submission of the completed full-length film is May 27, 2011
  5. .Also by May 27, 2011, each of the ten (10) finalists must submit the following for promotional and exhibition purposes:

    • Behind-the-Scenes materials and a one-minute trailer in mini DV
    • Major credit titles
       At least 6 captioned production stills in CD jpeg format as well as 8”x 10”  hard copies
    • Poster design in CD jpeg format
    • One 20” x 30” poster
    • One (1) photo to be taken by the CCP photographer
    • Iconic Item from the film for the exhibit

  6. The ten (10) film entries will be screened during the festival week, 15-24 July 2011 at the CCP and the following week at the U.P. Cine Adarna (UP Film Institute).
  7. The Best Full-length film will receive a prize of P200,000.00 and the Balanghai Trophy. Awarding ceremonies will be on 24 July 2011 at the CCP Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater).

B.  RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. Only entries by Filipino filmmakers who have not yet directed more than 3 full-length commercial feature films will be accepted to the Full-length Feature Category.
  2. Members of the Cinemalaya Organizing Committee are disqualified from joining the competition.
  3. Interested participants may submit a maximum of three entries, but only one entry per proponent may be considered as a finalist.
  4. All works must be strictly independent works and not produced by commercial producers, to guarantee the participants’ creative control over the film.
  5. All works must have their premiere screening at the Cinemalaya Festival.
  6. Works already in production phase prior to 31 July 2010 are disqualified.
  7. Any entry selected as a finalist can no longer be withdrawn from the competition by the proponent. The Cinemalaya Organizing Committee reserves the right to disqualify any proponent who pulls out an entry that was chosen as semi-finalist in past Cinemalaya competitions and festivals.
  8. Proponents whose entries are selected as finalists are required to attend a two-day workshop to be conducted by the Cinemalaya Competition Section.
  9. To ensure technical and professional competence, post production work of the finalists should be undertaken by a company or entity duly accredited by Cinemalaya.
  10. All entries must be submitted in data file format.
  11. The total production budget for the full-length feature film should not exceed P3,000,000.00.
  12. Due to copyright laws, music used in any entry must be original, licensed or in the public domain.
  13. Dialogue should be primarily in Filipino or any Philippine language as appropriate.
  14. The Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. (CFI) will undertake the English translation and subtitling of the ten (10) finalists to the full-length feature category.
  15. The proponent must assign a single representative to act on his behalf. All official communications shall be addressed to the representative. The Cinemalaya Organizing Committee shall not be liable for any controversy regarding the sharing of awards among the members of the group.
  16. The Festival will ensure the safety of the films throughout the period in which the cinematographic materials are in its custody.
  17. All shipments to the Festival must be prepaid and properly labelled. The Festival cannot accept any collect shipments of any entry.
  18. The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) reserves the right to show the ten (10) full-length feature films in perpetuity within the CCP venues.
  19. The Econolink Investments, Inc. (EII) shall provide the P500,000.00 seed grant as investment for the production of each of the 10 full-length feature film finalists. As such, they shall have the broadcast (terrestrial, TV, cable and satellite) rights to the films for a period of two (2) years in the Philippines and all international territories. They will also have the first option to buy the 10 full-length feature films for theatrical release or video production and distribution. In any event, the EII will commence its premier broadcast only after a 90-day period from the festival awards night.
  20. The decision of the Board of Judges is final. The board reserves the right not to give awards in any category should no entry merit it.

Download the application form here

 

Fill in the required information and submit to Cinemalaya at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Manila, Philippines.