Umana Solidarietà International Film Festival ()

Inizio del Festival: 25 settembre 2020      Festival si chiude: 27 settembre 2020

Umana Solidarietà è un evento internazionale che, in accordo con lo Statuto delle Nazioni Unite e con la Dichiarazione Universale dei Diritti Umani, attraverso la proiezione di film provenienti da tutto il mondo, promuove il rispetto dei diritti umani fondamentali, della dignità e del valore della persona umana, dell’uguaglianza dei diritti dell’uomo e della donna, nonché la cultura della buona politica che pone l’uomo e il suo diritto alla felicità al centro della sua azione.

Umana Solidarietà mira così ispirare il cambiamento sensibilizzando il pubblico sulla rilevanza, protezione e promozione dei diritti umani e promuovendo un sistema di valori che sostenga le relazioni armoniose tra persone diverse, indipendentemente dalla ragione della loro differenza.

Allo stesso tempo, mira a promuovere il progresso sociale in una maggiore libertà attraverso un fruttuoso scambio di idee ed esperienze tra il grande pubblico, nonché il diretto confronto con gli autori, scienziati, ricercatori e studiosi, giornalisti, amministratori pubblici, politici e intellettuali in genere, con la tripla funzione di informare, ispirare la rinnovata passione per l’attivismo e generare azioni di empowerment delle competenze, in particolare quelle dei giovani.

Il concorso è aperto a tutti i produttori / autori (aziende, associazioni, scuole e singoli). I singoli, sia professionisti che non professionisti, devono aver compiuto il 18mo anno di età al momento della registrazione della propria opera. Le opere realizzate da minori possono essere iscritte da chi ne esercita la patria potestà.

Cerchiamo film che celebrino l’impegno civile a favore dei diritti umani, dei valori democratici, dello stato di diritto, della libertà di espressione, del pluralismo politico e culturale o che ne denuncino l’assenza o la violazione. Possono trattare i temi della politica, dei diritti civili, dei movimenti sociali, di quelli giovanili, di storia politica, di pace, tolleranza, accoglienza dei rifugiati, di storie ispiratrici di chi vuole cambiare il mondo e di personalità storiche.

I film in concorso saranno proiettati a partire da gennaio 2020 e l’evento finale si terrà a Lecce nel settembre 2020.

In quanto evento politico e culturale, Umana Solidarietà offre a un vasto pubblico proiezioni, pubblici dibattiti, conferenze, concerti, mostre, workshop, dialoghi e spettacoli.

• Umana Solidarietà International Award;
• Umana Solidarietà Italian Award;
• Umana Solidarietà Animation Award;

più 2 ulteriori premi speciali:

• Best Film about the reception of refugees: premio dedicato alla migliore storia di accoglienza di rifugiati;
• Citizen Award: premio della Giuria popolare presente durante le proiezioni.

Submission of an entry to Umana Solidarietà implies recognition and acceptance of these regulations without reservation. Once a film being made available by its right owner(s) is selected, it cannot be withdrawn from the event.

Any producer/author may enter more than one film. Each entry must be submitted as a separate entry.

Non-Italian language works must have Italian subtitles at the time submitted.: film-makers submitting films with dialogue other than Italian must send a copy of the film with Italian subtitles and a dialogue list, if possible either in Italian and English.

Projects must have been completed after January 1, 2018

Film-makers of the selected films will be asked to send, as soon as possible, at least 3 color photos either as print, minimum size13x18 cm, or in digital format jpeg or tiff, 300 dpi, promotional images, trailer and promotional text to be integrated into event promotional material. The photos will be used in the catalogue and in the press for promotional purposes. Such use is deemed authorized free of charge. A high quality copy of selected films will be requested for the screening.

The screening copy must be sent to Umana Solidarietà by its rights holder (at his charge) 30 days before event opens. Unless otherwise agreed, screening copies of selected films sent from non-European Union countries should be labelled “No commercial value. For cultural purposes only”
The DVD/Blu-ray screening copies and digital files of films screened at Umana Solidarietà will not be returned. Any copyright owners agree to leave the films in the archives of Umana Solidarietà for the sole purpose of research, cataloguing, as well as with the goal of promoting them and recommending them to other festivals or events. The archives will be kept in a dedicated storage unit.
The films that are not selected will not be returned.

Associazione Progetto Civitas does not pay any screening fee for films selected by submission: by entering a film in Umana Solidarietà, the copyright owner grants Associazione Progetto Civitas a gratis license to screen and exhibit the film for all purposes associated with all marketing & promotion activities, missions, and/or events of the Associazione Progetto Civitas organization.
The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations.
Any determined breach of copyright will mean your film cannot be accepted for the competition.

By submitting his/her film, each Entrant:
• Claims and warrants to be entitled to all rights to the Entry and any of its components;
• Ensures that the contents of the same are freely available and do not violate the laws, regulations or rights of third parties, in particular the regulations governing the
copyright and image rights;
• Ensures and declares that the work does not contain defamation of any kind;
• Ensures that all music licences (including, without limitation, all syn-chronization,
mechanical and master-use licences, as applicable) have been obtained and all
payments have been made that are required for the public performance of the music
incorporated in the film.
By submitting your film, the undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Associazione Progetto Civitas from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.

JURIES and AWARDS
Submissions will be judged by the organization's experts who will decide which films will be officially selected. For each of the competitive sections a jury of experts and the general public will evaluate the films in the official selection and award prizes and special mentions, together with relevant citations. The awards, which could include a money prize in proportion to the event yearly budget, are as follows:

• Umana Solidarietà International Award;
• Umana Solidarietà Italian Award;
• Umana Solidarietà Animation Award;

plus 2 special prizes:

• Best Film about the reception of refugees: award dedicated to the best refugee reception history.
• Citizen Award: prize of the popular jury present at the screenings.

Special prizes and mentions will be decided at the juries’ discretion.
The judge’s decision is final.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
* Submissions must be made via Festhome and other platforms.
** In any case, the signed entry form must be sent to our email address spice@progettocivitas.net specifying the title of the film sent and on which platform it has been uploaded.
*** Keep a copy of your completed application for reference
****Applicants can check the status of the submission by emailing:
spicecinema@progettocivitas.net

In the event of a dispute concerning the interpretation or application of this Rules&Terms the Italian language shall prevail. In case of dispute, the competent court is the Tribunal of Lecce.