Call For Submission Of Nollywood Films For Screening In Germany....NFFG 2015

NOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL GERMANY - NFFG 2015

Nollywood Logo2Nollywood film makers from all over the world who wish to see their films screened at the NOLLYWOOD Film Festival, Germany - NFFG 2015 holding in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany from 10th – 12th September 2015 are invited to send their films for assessment;
CRITERIA.
Unless a special waiver is granted, films must comply with the following conditions in order to be selected:
- have been made during the last 24 months preceding the Festival;
 N.B:
 It is possible to send a working copy of the film. When filling out the entry form, please state if it is the final version or a working version.
- The Selection Committee only screens the films in DVD (PAL).
- Both Blu-ray DVD and DCP are acceptable for cinema screening.
SUBTITLES,
The Blu-ray DVD or DCP must be subtitled in English If the original version of the film is not in English.
SHIPPING
The Blu-ray DVDs or DCP should be sent directly to the Nollywood Films Festival Germany - NFFG office:
Film Department or to NFFG Lagos, Nigeria address (see addresses below).
Should the sender choose to use an express mail service, he/she should clearly mention on the package that it is "for cultural purpose only” and “without commercial value” and declare a symbolic value of "1 Euro" only. The sender should make sure he pays all transport costs and import taxes. Otherwise the NFFG reserves the right to refuse the package. Once your film has been received and registered we shall send you an email of confirmation.
APPLICATION FEE
No entry fee is required to submit any film.
DVD RETURN
The DVDs are not sent back but can be collected at the NFFG offices before the end of September 2015.
SCREENING FORMAT FOR NFFG.
Selected films will be screened in NFFG either in 35mm print, DCP (Digital Cinema Package) with a JPEG 2000 file and A Blu-ray DVD.
CONDITIONS
Only Nollywood films that meet the following conditions may be chosen for invitation to the Official Screening:
• Films that have been produced during the twenty four months preceding the Festival
• Films whose distribution is limited to its country of origin • Films that have not been shown on the Internet and TV.
FILM DURATION
In order to be selected as NFFG film, your film must not exceed 120 minutes in length, including credits. The NFFG Festival does not accept a film that is bellow 90 minutes including credits.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND FOR RECEPTION
A deadline for registration is August 1st, 2015. (By this date, the registration form below must have been filled out and validated).
One of the accepted formats for NFFG films submitted for selection must be received by the Festival not later than August 25th, 2015.
MATERIAL
Whatever equipment is used for shooting the film (mini DV, super 8, 35mm...), only the following will be accepted for the pre-selection: DCP (Digital Cinema Package) with a JPEG 2000 file, a 35mm film print, HDCAM / HDCAM-SR, Beta SP (Pal, NTSC) or Digital Beta (Pal, NTSC), Blu-ray Disc + 3 standard DVD
N.B
It is possible to present a working copy of the film but the submission of a final copy must not exceed the deadline.
SUBTITLING
The Screening Committee will accept to screen a film:
•WITHOUT subtitles IF the original language is English.
•WITH other languages but subtitles in English.
SHIPPING.
The print is admitted into Germany under the customs control of temporary admittance. All transportation costs, as well as the shipping agent's fee and insurance are entirely borne by the producer or the sender.
It is recommended to contact the shipping agent directly before dispatching the film, in order to enquire about pricing and to ensure that the whole operation runs smoothly.
IF YOUR FILM IS SELECTED
Those whose films pass the quality assessment test and make the final list will be invited to the screening of their films at the NOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL GERMANY - NFFG 2015 with world press in attendance.
You will be contacted by NFFG department before the official press conference, which will take place towards end of August 2015. You must supply us either a DCP (Digital Cinema Package) with a JPEG 2000 file or a 35mm print, HDCAM / HDCAM-SR, Beta SP (Pal, NTSC) or Digital Beta (Pal, NTSC), Blu-ray Disc + 3 standard DVD.
The Film Department will give you all the necessary information on time, only if your film is selected.

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WHERE TO SEND YOUR FILMS;
  CONTACT;

Film Department
Nollywood Film Festival Germany – NFFG 2014
 Wedscheidestr 160435 Frankfurt – Germany
Tel.: + 49 (0)69 2124 5664; +49 (0)15210 200 103
E-mail; info@ehizoyafilms.com
www.ehizoyafilms.com

LAGOS, NIGERIA CONTACT ADDRESS;
TBAV Productions
 #20 Likosi, Behind Redeem camp Mowe.
Tel; +234 (0)8145185409
nipponcyg2@yahoo.com
&
Global Net Communication
Via Boris Adekunle Aborisade
Nr 20 Lucina Joseph street
By Yesufu Sanusi
Off Adeniran Ogunsanya
Surulere, Lagos
Nigeria.
Tel; +234 (0) 8034408290

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