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Criteria
Length: All short films must be between “1 minute and 28 minutes in length” we may consider longer films for serialization. IMAGINITES is also accepting feature film cut-downs for possible inclusion in the series compilation, example: a segment out of a feature film that you feel could work as a short film, then add top and tail with credits.
Format: Any format: HD; 35mm; 16mm; DV; mini-DV; SP; Super-8mm; 8mm.
Genres: All genres are welcome! The show has a tendency towards action-adventure; science fantasy; science fiction; thrillers; and clever horrors. Powerful situational films with strong performances and extraordinary camera work are given priority. Of course really superb drama pieces will be included, as well as other genres of films wherein the filmmakers have excelled in telling in the art of story telling. Different genre films will be spread across each of the episodes so that the audience will come to anticipate variety of story-telling modes, formats and genres from a series like this.
The series gives commercial and first time filmmakers the opportunity of getting their works showcased to international viewers as well as channel and studio executives.
IMAGINITES saw the need to produce a vehicle for filmmakers to get their films showcased to a wider international audience, and in turn get personal notice and acknowledgment for their films. International audiences will be enthralled by this cutting-edge anthology series of only the most extraordinary short film stories.
Viewers will be able to vote for their favorite top ten short films, and the filmmakers will be awarded prizes for their films including a trip to Warner Brothers Studios.
The producer/director teams are paid a part-payment of the total license fee worked out pro-rata to the number of screen minutes that their films are on the screen. This pro-rata license fee is payable as many times as the show continues to go to air, for the life of the license. Built into the license is an automatic renewal if the series continues to generate funds in excess of the targeted figure. The filmmakers are in essence opening up a stream of income that could last them well into 2012.
With all submissions of films, IMAGINITES is requesting the inclusion of details of the production, and any possible festivals it may have been submitted to, and any awards it may have won, as details of these will feature at the start of the film. Press Kits are welcome featuring publicity stills – as these may appear on international advertisements for the series, or in program logs.
STEP ONE: FILMMAKERS MUST SUBMIT AS FOLLOWS:
- The Film(s) – submit a PAL standard VHS/DIGITAL BETACAM as post production is being done in Australia (PAL)
- Press Kit – featuring synopsis, film production information, production stills, awards and festivals submissions information
- Clearances for all music and sound bites
- Artists release forms (because copies of these are requested, and producers are held responsible in the event of any copyright disputes)
- A signed copy of the NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENT will be asked for AFTER we have received your film and our committee has selected it for inclusion in the series.
STEP TWO: POSTING YOUR SHORT FILM
- Short films can be sent via mail ONLY to:
IMAGINITES c/o Jan De Bont, MIND IGNITE SERIES
PO Box 8030, Subiaco East, WA 6008, Australia
STEP THREE: THE NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AREEMENT
- Once your submission has been received you will be sent a copy of the NON-EXCLUSIVE licensing agreement.
STEP FOUR: FILL IN THE NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND MAIL TO IMAGINITES
- Nothing stated in the Agreement between MIND IGNITE and the submitting producers prevents a short film from being shown at any festival or being broadcast anywhere - the Agreement with MIND IGNITE is NON-EXCLUSIVE meaning filmmakers are entitled to continue to show their films at festivals and sell licenses to their films to broadcasters around the world.
STEP FIVE: INCLUSION IN THE SERIES
- Your film is included in the series.
STEP SIX: LET PRODUCER’S PERFORMANCE ROYALTY COLLECTION SOCIETY COLLECT YOUR ROYALTY
- The per-minute price payable for films varies. Different media pay varying rates depending on the times of day or night that the programs are screened. Royalties will span a minimum of 7 years from date of first broadcast. Royalties are payable anytime between 90 days and 270 days.
STEP SEVEN: CONTACT
- Please note that due to the vast number of entries and submissions being received weekly, it is virtually impossible for IMAGINITES production team members to contact any of the producer/director teams by return email. Only in very exceptional cases, or in the event of top priority mailings, will IMAGINITES return emails in answer to queries. Film selections as well as screenings appear on the website.
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