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Contest Rules and Guidelines – Terms & Conditions
What are the contest categories and how do I choose them?
We have three main categories – Emerging Talent, Professional and Wild Moment. Here are more details:
Nature inFocus strives to be a platform that encourages emerging filmmaking talent. In this category we would like to showcase the work of non-professional filmmakers who have shown great initiative by taking the first step forward - making their own film. The Emerging Talent category is open only to Indian citizens. (The organisers may request for proof of citizenship.)
This is further divided into two sub-categories.
Be it an animal, plant or a habitat, capture its essence, tell us a story and compel the audience to love your subject and feel for it. You can highlight an interesting behaviour, an incident or just natural changes that are influencing the subject.
Highlight wildlife conservation issues, environmental crisis or any man-made changes and destructive trends to natural environments or wildlife. The scale of the problem does not matter – it could be a simple issue around your neighbourhood or something at the national level. What is important is how you can creatively capture the essence of the problem and convey the message to your audience.
Duration: Any length
Format: Digital HD – 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 4K
This category is open to new or established broadcasters, film or television production companies/distributors and independent filmmakers from anywhere in the world.
This is further divided into two sub-categories.
Films of any length from anywhere in the world, India included. The theme is centred around animal behaviour and habitats that support wildlife.
Films of any length from anywhere in the world, India included. The theme is centred around conservation issues, environmental crisis or any man-made changes and destructive trends to natural environments or wildlife.
Duration: Any length
Format: Digital HD – 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 4K
An unedited video clip shot on any device that captures an incredible moment of animal behaviour.
Duration: Under 5 minutes
Format: Digital HD – 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 4K
Eligibility: This category is open to participants from anywhere in the world.
What is allowed: One single clip, trimming for length is permitted.
What is not allowed: Adding multiple clips together to create a sequence.
How many films can I submit?
This depends on the category you submit films to.
Please note that if you sign up for either the Emerging Talent or Professional categories, you can also submit one video under the Wild Moment category, without having to sign up for it separately.
REWARDS
Each category, under Emerging Talent and Professional, has a total of 3 prizes:
The cash prize for each of these categories will be:
Only one winner will be chosen for the Wild Moment category and there is no cash prize.
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Contest Rules and Guidelines – Terms & Conditions
REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION
What is the submission deadline?
Submissions are open from Saturday, April 15, 2023. The contest will close at 11:59 PM (India Time – UTC + 05:30) on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
How do I submit my films?
If I face trouble with the submission process, whom should I contact for help?
Write to us at [email protected] for any queries or issues. Before you write to us, please go through the FAQs listed here. We are sure you will find quick answers to some common queries.
Should I own the copyright for all the content in the film I am submitting?
All content used in the film should be original and belong to the participant or licensed to the participant under a valid licence. Nature inFocus expressly disavows any responsibility for, and will not be held responsible for, any unauthorised inclusion of any copyrighted content or materials within or relating to the film, including any content or materials that are or may become the basis for any third-party claims for copyright infringement.
If I have submitted my production to another festival, can I also enter the Nature inFocus Film Awards?
Yes. We do not require exclusivity.
If my production has been broadcast on television or screened in theatres, may I still submit it?
Yes. Whether or not your production has been broadcast or screened in the past, it is eligible for entry. The filmmaker assumes the responsibility of obtaining relevant permissions.
My film has non-English narration/dialogue. Can I enter?
Yes. However, you must provide a copy with English subtitles or an English voiceover.
Do you offer any prizes?
What are the entry fees? Do you offer a refund?
Participants will be charged a one-time non-refundable fee of ₹1700 + 18% GST.
Why do you charge entry fees?
The modest participation fee covers the costs of bringing together an expert panel of judges to watch and assess each film, as well as submission administration costs and screening venue hire.
Can I withdraw my film?
Fees are non-refundable. If you have made an error in your submission, please contact us at [email protected].
CATEGORIES
What are the contest categories and how do I choose them?
Nature inFocus is the premier platform for filmmaking talent from India and worldwide to showcase their work.
We have two main categories – Indian Films and International Films. Here are more details:
Indian Films
In this category, we would like to highlight the best nature and wildlife films being made in the country―on India's wildlife, natural habitats, and conservation efforts. The category is open only to Indian citizens. The organisers may request proof of citizenship.
Duration: Any length
Format: Digital HD – 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 4K
This is divided into two sub-categories:
Non-Funded
It is open to non-professional filmmakers who have shown great initiative by taking the first step forward―making their own films. The films must be self-funded and not have financial assistance from external sources like private entities, private funding organisations, broadcast channels, OTTs, NGOs, conservation organisations, government departments and initiatives, or any such other sources.
Funded
Films that have received external funding can be submitted in this category. It is open to new or established broadcasters, film or television production companies/distributors and independent filmmakers.
International Films
In this category, we would like to highlight the best nature and wildlife films from outside India.
Duration: Any length
Format: Digital HD – 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 4K
This is divided into two sub-categories:
Non-Funded
It is open to non-professional filmmakers who have shown great initiative by taking the first step forward―making their own films. The films must be self-funded and not have financial assistance from external sources like private entities, broadcast channels, OTTs, NGOs, conservation organisations, government departments and initiatives, etc.
Funded
Films that have received external funding can be submitted in this category. It is open to new or established broadcasters, film or television production companies/distributors and independent filmmakers.
How many films can I submit?
There are two sub-categories you can submit under – Funded and Non-Funded. You can submit two films under each sub-category.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
What is your preferred submission format?
For all categories, we need you to submit a link to the film – YouTube/Vimeo etc. If it is a private/protected link, provide the password too.
What information should I submit along with my film?
Can I change my information after submitting it?
You have time until the contest closes – at 11:59 PM (India time - UTC + 05:30) on Thursday, June 15, 2023 – to amend entry information after submitting it. Once the contest closes, all the information saved on your profile is automatically accepted as your final submission.
JUDGING
What is the judging process?
When will I be notified in advance if I have won a prize?
While you won’t find out exactly what you have won, you will be informed if you are among the winners.
Can I get feedback on my film?
We discourage participants from writing to the jury members for feedback until the final results are announced.
Will my film be screened at the Nature inFocus Festival?
If your film is one of the winning entries, depending on the film length and the Festival schedule, it may be screened to delegates and public audiences. The jury may also select some final shortlisted films for this screening. In such an event, you will be asked to provide a high-quality screening copy (to be retained in the Nature inFocus archive).
What are the benefits of entering the Nature inFocus Film Awards?
There are many benefits to entering the Nature inFocus Film Awards:
How will the organisers and sponsors engage with me if my film wins?
The organiser of the contest will be allowed to use the winning and shortlisted films, or their extracts in the promotion of the contest and the festival. For any other use, the organisers will contact the filmmakers. The main sponsors for the contest will have the right to use the films or any other data shared by the participant for one year and may engage the winning filmmaker for promotional activities.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
ETHICAL STANDARDS
REWARDS
Each category, under Indian Films and International Films, has a total of 2 prizes:
The cash prize for each of these categories will be:
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Submissions for the NiF Photography Awards 2018 are now closed.
Results will be announced at the Nature inFocus Photography Festival on 19 and 20 August, 2018 at Crowne Plaza, Bangalore.
Registrations to attend the festival will be open soon.
Stay tuned.
Category Winners: ₹50,000 + Certificate + Trophy + Wulfpro K9 Camera Bag + Guided tour from Nature Wanderers
Category Runners-up: ₹25,000 + Certificate + Trophy + Wulfpro B2 Bean Bag
NiF Photographer of the Year: Category award ₹50,000 + ₹50,000 for Title + Certificate + Trophy + Guided tour at Notch Bush Safaris in Maasai Mara National Reserve from Nature Wanderers