ICA - International Cultural Artifact Film Festival (2)

Festival start: 26 December 2020      Festival end: 27 December 2020

We want to take the serious cinema culture to the people. It is also our aim to develop a fundamental understanding of cinema in the next generations. It is our endeavour that, through this, we can organise progressive and democratic cine artists who uphold human values; and explore the possibilities of making more and more films with social consciousness.
ICA International Cultural Artifact Film Festival exists to inspire artists and leaders to make their unique contribution to society. We aspire to be the global leader in arts, culture, and creativity. Our mission is to cultivate and promote the art and science of film through education and cross-cultural awareness. The Festival supports the creation and advancement of innovative and artistic cinematic works from both emerging and seasoned filmmakers and proudly embraces the passion.

Production Awards
Best Short Film
1st Prize 11000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
2nd Prize 7000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
3rd Prize Trophy & Certificate

Best Documentary Film
1st Prize 11000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
2nd Prize 7000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
3rd Prize Trophy & Certificate

Best Animation Film
1st Prize 11000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
2nd Prize Trophy & Certificate

Best Music Video
1st Prize 11000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
2nd Prize Trophy & Certificate

Best Mobile Film
1st Prize 7000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
2nd Prize Trophy & Certificate

Best Ad Film
1st Prize 7000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
2nd Prize Trophy & Certificate

Best Film (Female Filmmaker)
1st Prize 7000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
2nd Prize Trophy & Certificate

Best Film (LGBTQ Filmmaker)
1st Prize 7000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
2nd Prize Trophy & Certificate

Best Film (Student Filmmaker)
1st Prize 5000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
2nd Prize Trophy & Certificate

Best Film Jury Mentioned
3000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate

Creative Awards
Best Director 3000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
Best DOP 3000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
Best Editor 3000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
Best Writer 3000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
Best Music/BGM 2000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
Best Sound Design 2000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
Best VFX 2000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate
Best DI 2000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate

Performance Awards
Best Actor Trophy & Certificate
Best Actress Trophy & Certificate
Best Child Actor/Actress Trophy & Certificate
Best Singer Trophy & Certificate

Best Film Jury Mentioned for Social Awareness
7000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate

Public Choice Best Poster
3000/- Cash Trophy & Certificate

Lifetime Achievement Award
Prominent Personality From Indian Film Industry
15,000/- & Memento

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. Films without English Subtitles (except English Films), shall not be considered for selection.

2. Films submitted with watermarks or logos shall be Rejected.

3. Only Trailers or promos cannot be submitted for selection process.

4. Film Download link with password is preferred,DVD or Bluray are also accepted as hard copies.

5. If submitting hard copies, Two full HD DVDs/Bluray should be sent by courier to the
Festival office Along with a hard copy of this
entry form duly filled. DVDs must be labeled with film title, director Name, duration, phone number
and email id on them.

6. Director pic, Poster, Making Stills, Film
Synopsis, and Payment Receipt may be attached in
an email.

7. For submissions coming from outside India, the packages must be marked, “For Festival & Cultural Purpose only, No Commercial value”.

8. ICAFF does not pay screening fees to film makers.

9. ICAFF will not return the Films submitted online or video DVDs during or after the festival.

10. Censor certificate is not mandatory.

11. Multiple entries can be submitted, but with separate entry forms. Each film is considered as a new entry.

12. Female Filmmaker Category is Only for those films
which are directed by Female Filmmakers. (Female Directors Photo and Bio needs to send though Email, Without Documents film will be not Eligible for this Category).

13. If you are submitting in Students Category, Kindly Mail Your Photo and Valid Id Card of your Institute on icafilmfestival@gmail.com (Valid Id Card is Mandatory) (if the documents were not valid for Students & Female Filmmakers Category then filmmaker need to pay the Difference amount )

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. ICAFF reserves the right to showcase the film so submitted perpetually anywhere (other festivals,Television, online etc.).

2. ICAFF reserves the right to include the film and related material in its promotional activities.

3. All Decisions made by the Appointed “Selection Committee” regarding Selections, screenings,
awards at the Festival in entirety will be final.
In case of Dispute, decision of the President is
final.

4. The film makers and their representatives
undertake to use the official logo and the status of their Selection or Award strictly in
conformation with DIFF 2019 designs and they further undertake to use such festival logo in all their promotions, posters and marketing
publications with the consent of the festival.

5. A film selected for the festival does not run in competition automatically. A Jury will select the films which feature in Competition.

6. The Festival shall not bear / reimburse any
freight or other charges in foreign or Indian currency.

7. Once selected for screening, the film shall not be withdrawn.

8. Last date of submissions of Entries is 31/10/2019 and Date of Intimation of Selection will be 15/12/2019.

9. Only Film Produced from 1 January 2016 till date can be submitted.