F.A.Q

How can I participate in Short Film Center?
If you are a filmmaker you can participate by submitting your film to the Short Film Center. Buyers, Funding agencies, Distributors can email their details to help@shortfilmcenter.org.

How can I submit my film to Short Film Center?
Participants have the option to enter their films via online submission website www. reelport.org or send a DVD or VHS (PAL format) with the entry form duly signed, along with a DD of Rs. 1000/- favouring Entertainment Society of Goa, payable at Panjim to the Short Film Center address: 
Short Film Center, Maquinez Palace, D.B. Marg, Campal Panaji, Goa, 403001, India. 

Please note: All Non Indian films should be compulsorily registered through www.reelport.org or www.withoutabox.com

Entry Form

What are the registration fees for the Short Film Center?
Registration fee: Rs 1000 for Indians.
USD 30 for non Indians.

What are the awards for Short Film Center?
International Competition section
Golden Lamp tree Award Trophy and a cash prizes of Rs 5 lacs, 
Silver Lamp tree Award Trophy and a cash prize of Rs 3 lacs, 
Third Prize wit a cash award of Rs 2 lacs 
VASUDHA AWARD for films on environmental issues Trophy and a cash prize of Rs 3 lacs.

 What kind of films can I send to Short Film Center?
The films of any genre can be submitted for the International Competition but for the Environmental section films related to Environment will only be selected.

What are the criteria to submit my film?
• All films completed after January 1, 2008.
• Any genre of film (fiction, animation, documentary, experimental) for International competition. For the Environmental section, film related/ concerned to  Environmental issues only.
• Films of 30 minutes or less are eligible.

What is the Entertainment Society of Goa?
The Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) an Govt of Goa funded society, organizes the INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA in Goa every year in partnership with the Directorate of Film Festivals, Government of India. This year 40th edition of the festival gets underway on 23rd November 2009.

What are the different section in Short Film Center?
International Competition. 
VASUDHA AWARD for films on environmental issues

What are the benefits if my film gets selected for the competition?
• Economy class air travel and accommodation for a week to one person i.e. the   producer/director of the film or the screen writer/actor/crew. 
• One free private screening of the film at the Maquinez theatre Viewing Room 12/15/18 seater facility (with prior booking) on first come first served basis. 
• Free Poster display and other Short Film Center promotions. 

What are the benefits for buyers?
• A wide spectrum of short and documentary cinema to choose from.
• An opportunity to network with a large number of film makers.
• An opportunity to access the world's largest database of short and documentary    film makers.
• An opportunity to conduct business in the cool and leisurely environs of Goa.

What are the benefits for Funding agencies?
• A large database of film producers, directors to reach out to. 
• An opportunity to effectively present your commissioning requirements directly at the Short Film Center through a Presentation at a very low cost.
• An opportunity to select the required and desired talent from the Short Film Center.
• An opportunity to convey your commissioning aims and objectives at one single platform.

What are the benefits for Filmmakers?
• A chance to showcase your work to the buyers, funding agencies, festival organizers.  
• A chance to win awards by participating in a wide range of competitions.  
• A chance to network with film fraternity in a comfortable lounge at a very affordable cost.  
• A chance to update yourself with latest technology and professional requirements and development.  
•A chance to reach out to the world by premiering your film/s before the funding agencies, buyers and festival organizers.  
• An opportunity to actively participate in the daily round-tables, conferences, workshops and happy hours, and promote your work to professionals in search of new talents.

What are the benefits for market screening to me?
Screening of your film throughout the duration of Short Film Center in a loop on three specially designed screens; One free private screening of the film at the Maquinez theatre Viewing Room in any 12/15 or 18 seater facility (with prior booking) on first come first served basis. Publication of your film's information card in the (paper and Internet) Short Film Center catalogue with an English language synopsis, producer's and sales agent's contact details, and an indication of its visibility at the Short Film Center screening facility; Option of online extension at the Market allowing it to be viewed by attending users of the video library via a secure server on www.reelport.com. And www.withoutabox.com 

Do I get free travel and stay for Short Film Center?
• Only Director/Producer/Cast whose films have been selected will be invited to participate at the Short Film Center from November 24th to December 2nd 2009. 
• Hotel accommodation will be provided only to either the Producer or the Director of a single selected entry.
• Budget accommodation will be available with ESG on first come first served basis.

How can I arrange for my own stay in Goa during the Short Film Center?
You can click at the link http://www.iffigoa.org/iffi2008/hotel_list.php.