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International Film Festival
A New Horizon International Short Film Festival
A New Horizon International Short Film Festival is a participatory screen initiative that invites aged-care residents to discover Australian and international short films, share their perspectives, discuss the films and vote for their favourites. As the festival develops, residents may also participate as selectors and jury members — becoming active contributors to the festival experience.
Rules and Regulations
1. Overview
- Festival Dates: Throughout the year
- Location: Sydney Australia
- Submission Platform: online submissions www.cinewest.org
- Final Deadline: January 25, 2027
2. Eligibility Requirements
- Completion Date: Films must have been completed after January 1, 2024].
- Run Time: Maximum duration is 25 minutes including credits.
- Premiere Status: [Select one: World/State premiere NOT required / Must be a regional premiere].
- Language & Subtitles: Films in languages other than English must include English subtitles.
- Originality: All entries must be original works. Entrants must hold all necessary rights for video, audio, and music usage.
3. Technical Specifications
- Resolution: Minimum [e.g., 1080p HD (1920×1080)] or [4K].
- Aspect Ratio: Preferred [e.g., 16:9].
- Accepted Formats: [e.g., H.264/.MP4, Apple ProRes 422] for screening selection; Digital Cinema Package (DCP) may be requested later for physical venue screenings.
- Audio: Stereo or 5.1 surround sound mix, normalized to festival broadcast standards (max peak -3.0dB recommended).
4. Submission Process & Fees
- Submit via online submissions www.cinewest.org
- Fee Structure:
- No Entry Fee is Require
5. Selection and Judging
- Official selections will be notified by [February 15, 2027] via email or submission platform status update.
- Entries are judged based on [e.g., storytelling, originality, cinematography, directing, and overall technical execution].
- The decision of the judging panel is final and binding.
6. Terms, Rights, and Waivers
Withdrawals: Films cannot be withdrawn from the festival line-up once official selection is accepted and announced.
Promotional Use: Filmmakers grant Cinewest Multimedia the right to use clips, stills, posters, and loglines for promotional and press purposes.
Copyright & Legalities: Entrant confirms they own or have licensed all intellectual property (music, script, imagery, talent likeness). The festival accepts no liability for copyright infractions by filmmakers.