Abstract Synergies International Short Film Festival 2018

Abstract Synergies will open its doors on 10th and 11th November, 2018. With a phantasmagoria of dance music, films, food, workshops, film arts, exhibition, rural design film sets, the Festival will continue to present a concoction of film and arts for the city to savoir.

Abstract Synergies is an independent production house that supports, develops and promotes the films and art forms of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners and benefiting the public. In addition to its Awards ceremonies, Abstract Synergies has a year-round, international program of learning events and initiatives that offers unique access to some of the world’s most inspiring talent through workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures and mentoring schemes, connecting with audiences of all ages and backgrounds across the India, and south east Asian countries.

We are happy to announce that Entries are open for 1st International Short Film Festival Mumbai 2018, Interested Participants are requested to send short Films for Festival Competition and Screening.

We invite you to submit your short film today and share this call for films with family, friends, colleagues and your extended social networks.

The festival wants to offer cultural exchange, enabling all participants to deepen their experience of life

Abstract Synergies International Short Film Festival proudly accepts entries via FilmFreeway.com, the world’s best online submission platform. FilmFreeway offers free HD online screeners, unlimited video storage, digital press kits, and more. Click to submit with FilmFreeway

 Festival Opening Date: 18th April, 2018

• Early bird Deadline: September 10, 2018
• Regular Deadline: September 30, 2018
• Late Deadline: October 20, 2018

Festival Notification Date: October 25, 2018

Festival Dates: November 10 – 11, 2018

Festival Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Duration: Up to 25 Minutes (including credit list)
The short film must have been completed after 1 January 2017, Open to all age groups.

Subject: Any of your choice

Format: Uploaded on Google Drive, Digital Format in MP4 720p/1080p. Documentary or Short Film could be shot on any camera but English subtitles are compulsory for languages other than English, Hindi & Marathi.

AWARDS NIGHT

1st Prize – USD 2,000/- + Trophy (Best Short Film)
2nd Prize – USD 1200/- + Trophy (Best Short Film)
3rd Prize – USD 600/- + Trophy (Best Short Film)

Other Category of Awards: (Trophy)

• Best Director
• Best Cinematographer
• Best Editing
• Best Screen Play
• Best Short Film (India)
• Best Mobile Shoot
• Best Documentary
• Best Short Film (Aboard)
• Best Music Director
• Best Message Oriented
• Best Background Score
• Best Dialogues
• Best Actor
• Best Actress
• Best Supporting Actor
• Best Supporting Actress
• Best Child Artist
• Best Silent Film
• Best Negative Role Male
• Best Negative Role Female
• Best Art Director
• Best Special Effects
• Best Sound Design
• Best Singer
• Best Lyric Writer
• Best Makeup Artist
• Best Poster Designer

Certificate of Participation to All Film Makers.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Film Workshop

Film Making workshops are the core activities for aspiring film makers and can kick start your professional career in the film industry and learn most of the techniques along with hands-on experience with the state of the art equipment.

Be a Filmmaker, YouTuber, Blogger, tell your stories with visual finesse, using devices ranging from smartphones to film cameras.

Learn it all in just 2 days and get ready to rule the audio-visual world!

Our Workshops

• Acting
• Cinematography
• Digital Editing
• Digital Marketing
• Direction
• Documentary making
• VFX Overview
• Still Photography
• Script writing
• YouTube & Video Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Proximity Marketing

• Name and Logo used in all printed promotional material
• Promotion on Digital Media
• Print Media
• Outdoor Advertising
• Local Tv Channels
• FM Radio
• Center Stage Branding Stall
• Direct e-mail invitation to targeted key buyers
• Title Sponsor (“your name” presents Abstract Synergies International Short Film Festival)
• Audio Visual in event (During screening and on event day)
• Public “Shout Outs” throughout the day
• Celebrity Sponsor Logo Banner
• Pre-event Publicity Banner at the venue
• Branding on Crew Member’s T-Shirts
• Exclusive Branding on Pass / Tickets

• Name and Logo used in all printed promotional material
• Promotion on Digital Media
• Print Media
• Outdoor Advertising
• Local Tv Channels
• FM Radio
• Award Sponsor (Branding on awards)
• Direct e-mail invitation to targeted key buyers.
• AV in event (During screening and on event day)
• Public “Shout Outs” throughout the day
• Celebrity Sponsor Logo Banner
• Pre-Event Publicity Banner in mall
• Branding on Pass / Tickets

• Name and Logo used in all printed promotional material
• Promotion on Digital Media
• Print Media
• Outdoor Advertising
• Local Tv Channels
• FM Radio
• Direct e-mail invitation to targeted key buyers.
• AV in event (During screening and on event day)
• Public “Shout Outs” throughout the day
• Celebrity Sponsor logo Banner
• Branding on Pass / Tickets

• Name and Logo used in all printed promotional material
• Promotion on Facebook, websites
• AV in event (on event day on screening)
• Logo displayed prominently on banners and in programs
• Celebrity Sponsor log Banner

• Category Sponsors
• Travel Sponsors
• Hotel Sponsors
• Media Sponsors
• Official Purveyors

STALL BOOKING

Shell Space > Minimum 10 SQ. MTR

Fascia Board with Company Name and Stall Number
Free Listing in The Show Directory
Prefabricated Stall with Carpet
1 Table, 2 Chairs, 5 Amp Plug Point, 3 Spot Lights, 1 Waste Bin
Over Night Cleaning
Rs. 9,000/- per SQ. MTR

BARE SPACE > Minimum 40 SQ. MTR

We will provide you with:
5 Amp Plug Point, 3 Spot Lights, 1 Waste Bin
Over Night Cleaning
Free Listing in The Show Directory

Any other custom requirement can be informed while booking.
Rs. 7,000/- per SQ. MTR

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