Kasturi kasturi.basu@gmail.com [docuwallahs2]
2018-11-17 05:44:01 UTC
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*CALL FOR ENTRIES - 6th KOLKATA PEOPLE'S FILM FESTIVAL**KPFF 2019* Timeline
of film submission
*Early deadline:* September 30, 2018
*Regular deadline:* October 20, 2018
*Late deadline:* November 20, 2018
*Notification date:* December 15, 2018
*Festival dates:* January 17-20, 2019
*Please read the following description and terms of film submission
carefully before submitting a film.*
*SUBMIT A FILM DIRECTLY HERE: http://www.ourcinema.in/festival/submission/
<http://www.ourcinema.in/festival/submission/>*
*If you are on Filmfreeway, you can alternatively submit here: *
*https://filmfreeway.com/KolkataPeoplesFilmFestival
<https://filmfreeway.com/KolkataPeoplesFilmFestival>*
*ABOUT KPFF*
The Kolkata Peopleâs Film Festival (KPFF), organised by the Peopleâs Film
Collective, started in January 2014. Over the past few years, it has grown
by leaps and bounds, becoming a critical part of the counter-culture
movement in the city of Kolkata and beyond.
The festival, held over four to five days, does not charge for entry,
either for entering a film or for watching a film. Everyone is welcome to
attend. The festival is a non-sponsored event which does not accept any
governmental or corporate sponsorships. It runs solely on donations made by
individual supporters.
*KPFF is primarily a documentary festival acting as a platform for the
contemporary political documentary from India (and South Asia).* In
addition, we do screen a limited number of political fiction films from
India (and South Asia).
KPFF is carefully programmed by a selection committee constituted by the
Peopleâs Film Collective, keeping in mind not only quality but also
topicality and social relevance of the films. The goal of the festival is
to encourage debate and discussion around issues that are sometimes
forgotten, or swept under the rug. Or even worse, tip-toed around. From
communalism to caste and prejudice, workers rights, the right to
self-determination, environmental issues and many more.
Films are interspersed with talks and panel discussions based on issues
raised by the screenings. Filmmakers are invited to share their experiences
and thoughts. The audience is an integral part of the process, with a free
give and take of opinions. The festival is not restricted to within the
hall. A stall with books and DVDs outside is often the hub of many a
discussion. Filmmakers, activists, students, parents, grandparents and
school children sharing their thoughts, ideologies and feelings over cups
of tea and books.
*ELIGIBILITY & TERMS FOR SUBMISSION*
1) Documentary films (of any duration) are invited from filmmakers, on
subject matters of direct and compelling socio-political relevance in India
in particular and South Asia at large. The films must be shot in
India/South Asia, wholly or for most part.
2) Fiction films (90 mins or less) are invited from filmmakers on films
shot in India/South Asia, on subject matters of direct and compelling
socio-political relevance in India in particular and South Asia at large.
3) The selection committee will prioritise productions completed within the
last two years (January 2017 â January 2019).
4) Apart from the selection made from entries by filmmakers, KPFF also
screens invited films solicited by the screening committee. The latter
includes special screenings and retrospectives.
5) There are no submission fees to enter a film.
6) There are no monetary awards either. The best award offered by KPFF is a
lovely, lively, critical, engaging documentary audience!
7) Stick to the deadlines, for your entry to be eligible.
8) A film that has been submitted for an earlier edition of the KPFF and
not been selected, cannot be submitted again.
9) The Festival organisers may make an exception to any of the above rules
if necessary.
10) The decision of the selection committee will be final.
*CALL FOR ENTRIES - 6th KOLKATA PEOPLE'S FILM FESTIVAL**KPFF 2019* Timeline
of film submission
*Early deadline:* September 30, 2018
*Regular deadline:* October 20, 2018
*Late deadline:* November 20, 2018
*Notification date:* December 15, 2018
*Festival dates:* January 17-20, 2019
*Please read the following description and terms of film submission
carefully before submitting a film.*
*SUBMIT A FILM DIRECTLY HERE: http://www.ourcinema.in/festival/submission/
<http://www.ourcinema.in/festival/submission/>*
*If you are on Filmfreeway, you can alternatively submit here: *
*https://filmfreeway.com/KolkataPeoplesFilmFestival
<https://filmfreeway.com/KolkataPeoplesFilmFestival>*
*ABOUT KPFF*
The Kolkata Peopleâs Film Festival (KPFF), organised by the Peopleâs Film
Collective, started in January 2014. Over the past few years, it has grown
by leaps and bounds, becoming a critical part of the counter-culture
movement in the city of Kolkata and beyond.
The festival, held over four to five days, does not charge for entry,
either for entering a film or for watching a film. Everyone is welcome to
attend. The festival is a non-sponsored event which does not accept any
governmental or corporate sponsorships. It runs solely on donations made by
individual supporters.
*KPFF is primarily a documentary festival acting as a platform for the
contemporary political documentary from India (and South Asia).* In
addition, we do screen a limited number of political fiction films from
India (and South Asia).
KPFF is carefully programmed by a selection committee constituted by the
Peopleâs Film Collective, keeping in mind not only quality but also
topicality and social relevance of the films. The goal of the festival is
to encourage debate and discussion around issues that are sometimes
forgotten, or swept under the rug. Or even worse, tip-toed around. From
communalism to caste and prejudice, workers rights, the right to
self-determination, environmental issues and many more.
Films are interspersed with talks and panel discussions based on issues
raised by the screenings. Filmmakers are invited to share their experiences
and thoughts. The audience is an integral part of the process, with a free
give and take of opinions. The festival is not restricted to within the
hall. A stall with books and DVDs outside is often the hub of many a
discussion. Filmmakers, activists, students, parents, grandparents and
school children sharing their thoughts, ideologies and feelings over cups
of tea and books.
*ELIGIBILITY & TERMS FOR SUBMISSION*
1) Documentary films (of any duration) are invited from filmmakers, on
subject matters of direct and compelling socio-political relevance in India
in particular and South Asia at large. The films must be shot in
India/South Asia, wholly or for most part.
2) Fiction films (90 mins or less) are invited from filmmakers on films
shot in India/South Asia, on subject matters of direct and compelling
socio-political relevance in India in particular and South Asia at large.
3) The selection committee will prioritise productions completed within the
last two years (January 2017 â January 2019).
4) Apart from the selection made from entries by filmmakers, KPFF also
screens invited films solicited by the screening committee. The latter
includes special screenings and retrospectives.
5) There are no submission fees to enter a film.
6) There are no monetary awards either. The best award offered by KPFF is a
lovely, lively, critical, engaging documentary audience!
7) Stick to the deadlines, for your entry to be eligible.
8) A film that has been submitted for an earlier edition of the KPFF and
not been selected, cannot be submitted again.
9) The Festival organisers may make an exception to any of the above rules
if necessary.
10) The decision of the selection committee will be final.