Why Apply to TFM Online Film Festivals?
TFM has varied themed Online Film Festivals encouraging Independent Film Makers to showcase International films, television, and new media to the world. TFM is taking Film Festivals Digital, keeping up with the current media trends. Our festival that is devoted to finding and highlighting the best cinema in the world and to taking it to maximum people through digital media. The Jury results will be announced digitally.
We Are Inspired by Innovation, Enterprise, and Creativity in Film making.
Thousands of films are made every year by extremely talented, innovative, and visionary filmmakers that are left unnoticed. We aim to celebrate these filmmakers for their efforts and share with the world the raw talent that we discover along the way.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR WITH REGARD TO OUR THEME FILM FESTIVALS
Engage your audiences online
Showcase your talent to a wider audience through our theme film festivals
Digital screening to increase the reach
All the entries have a common criterion of eligibility i.e. the producers of the film and/or actors/director can be European, American, African, Middle East or Asian.
-To encourage new generation content creators.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF A FILM TO OUR FILM FESTIVALS:
Entry fees:
The details are mentioned on FILMFREEWAY/FESTHOME. All the films are to be submitted digitally Only through Vimeo Links or any other private links.
Please read all TFM policies carefully before applying.
--Email the following details to thefilmymonks@gmail.com
A. Complete Entry Form
B. Your film poster, Synopsis, Brief about Director
C. Link to Trailer and Film
We are seeking entries from film-makers across formats and genres. Your film will be assessed on narrative structure, cinematography and post-production techniques.
Competition
Entries will be assessed and successful submission will be programmed for screening and enter the Festival competition. If your film is selected we reserve the right to show your film on our digital platform for a period of our choosing.
Formats & Entry Charges
For the selection process a private link in Mp4 HD with minimum 1K resolution format video is to be shared. Final date for submissions is as communicated on TFMFF website. The film may be shot in any format. However, we recommend 16:9 / 16:9 Full Height Anamorphic -HD.
Selection
You must have completed the work no earlier than three years preceding the date of submission deadline.
Screening
Digital Screening schedule will be announced after the final submission deadline. We require permission to screen the film on our platform for at least 1 month. Either a Festival Jury or People Choice poll votes will select the final award winning entry. A short list of nominees will be invited and the award winner will be notified on the day of screenings.
Clearance & copyrights
All entries must obtain the appropriate copyright clearances (i.e. music, images, etc). Failure to do so will result in the entry being disqualified from the competition.
Publicity
we reserve the right to use extracts from submissions for festival publicity and marketing purposes, before, during and after the Film Festival. You will be required to provide: press materials, high res stills from the film, poster, promo reel or trailer (in HD if available), filmography/biography and a headshot/photograph of the Director.
Content Categories
The film festivas are open for Short Films, Features, Documentaries and Web Series. The content must adhere to the theme and can belong to any genres.
Judging Criteria
We are looking for original, creative and high quality moving image production. Your film will be assessed on narrative structure, cinematography and post-production techniques.
If your film is selected for the Festival, you will have the opportunity to screen your work on an international platform. The Filmy Monks will promote your film. However to maximize your film's success, it would be helpful if you also generate hype and interest in your project. Please be sure to avoid misrepresentation of The respective Film Festival in your marketing.
Disclaimer
All decisions are reserved by The respective Filmy Monks Film Festivals and they will stand all binding. Any disputes with respect of any matter relating to the TFM Film Festivals shall be subjected to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts and forums
Main Submission Categories
Films/Shorts/Documentaries/Web Series
Made within January 2018-2021 Till date of application Open.
Films/Shorts/Documentaries/Web Series
Making older upto 7 years from 2014 - 2021.
Each project category that demonstrates outstanding craftsmanship, storytelling, and technical achievement will receive the TFM FILM Award. The Official Selections are viewed by our team of judges.
Competition Section
BEST STUDENT SHORT FILM BEST SHORT FILM BEST FEATURE FILM
BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM BEST DIGITAL CONTENT - WEB BEST LGBTQ FILM
