Gŵyl Ffilm Bae Caerfyrddin-Carmarthen Bay Film Festival Community Group
Carmarthen Bay Film Festival is all about encouraging and supporting independent film and cinema here in Wales the UK and Internationally. Our 2nd festival was a big successes with over 65 films entered and screened over 4 days at the 4 star Stradey Park Hotel,Llanelli,Wales.The festival was also a big hit with the attending film makers who had traveled from all over the UK and US to support fellow film makers. The festivals audience was also very impressed with the diversity and quality of this years films with attendance rising from last years by over 200%
This festival is all about being open and fair with an independent judging panel made up of professional well respected film and television writers and critics . The festival is not about making vast amounts of money off the backs of film makers, but giving them the opportunity to have there films screened and judge fairly. We operate as a not for profit community group. Which basically means all money from submissions and sponsorship goes towards making the festival bigger and better year on year. For this festival to grow we do need the help of you the film maker to make and enter your film into our 2014 festival.
It's all about fairness Our is motto ‘This festival is honest’ The festival is and will always be, a champion of independent film!
For more information please visit our website. Hopefully all the information you need to enter you'll find through the link below. If you do need more info please get in touch. http://www.carmarthenbayfilmfestival.co.uk/page13.htm
It's only £15($23) per entry
You can also subscribe to our email updates via our home page. http://www.carmarthenbayfilmfestival.co.uk/
Also you can find us on facebook www.facebook.com/CarmarthenBayFilmFestival
And http://twitter.com/cbffwales
MUSIC VIDEO
Short description: A short video that accompanies a complete piece of music or song.
Maximum length: 10 minutes
Requirements: Your Submission must be a music video that has been purposely created as a visual representation of a chosen piece of music or song. Submissions must be an original interpretation created for a band or artist, either a narrative or abstract representation of the music or performance. We will accept unofficial, ’spec’ music videos. All rights to the music used in the video must be cleared with the applicable owners/licensors.
Judging considerations: We are looking for entries that visually represent the accompanying music in a complementary, fresh and highly creative way, in both concept and execution.
FEATURE FILM
Short description: A live action narrative fiction told through the medium of video.
Minimum length: 60 minutes (short, less than 60 minutes)
Requirements: Your Submission must be an original live action short narrative video that exemplifies the art of fictional storytelling. Submissions may come from, but are not limited to, the following genres: comedy, action, drama, musical, horror, etc. Your submission should be a complete story that is presented in a clear, creative, and original way.
Judging considerations: We are looking for creative excellence in videos that push the boundaries of narrative film making and storytelling
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Short description: A video that presents a factual report on a chosen subject or idea.
Minimum length: 60 minutes (short, less than 60 minutes)
Requirements: Your submission must be an original documentary that exemplifies the art of non-fiction storytelling. Submissions may include a variety of storytelling methods: presenter led or narrated, fly on the wall, point of view, ambient, or personal stories, etc. Your submission should be a complete idea that is presented in a clear, innovative and original way.
Judging considerations: We are looking for an engaging, creative video that provides insight into a real person, lifestyle, cause, belief, or situation through nonfiction film making methods.
ANIMATION
Short description: A story told by giving life to inanimate objects or character designs using computer technology or frame by frame animation.
Maximum length: 20 minutes
Requirements: Your submission must be an original animated short video that illustrates the art of animated storytelling. Submissions may include the following styles of animation: 3D, 2D, mixed media, or any form of stop motion.
Judging considerations: We are looking for animation that deploys a high level of technical, conceptual, and aesthetic innovation in order to enchant the viewer with a strong, engaging story.
EXPERIMENTAL
Short description: A video that experiments with new ideas and/or techniques, often characterized by the absence of a linear narrative.
Maximum length: 20 minutes
Requirements: Submissions may include video art, abstract works, or any other non narrative-based work that breaks new ground in moving image.
Judging considerations: We are looking for videos that explore new ideas or techniques to further film making as an art form, free from the constraints of the traditional narrative form.
We are looking for Submissions that:
• Are based upon an interesting concept;
• Are innovative;
• Are well crafted; and
• Create an emotional resonance
