CineasteInternational Film Festival

of India (CIFFI)

Organized by

DME Media SchoolDelhi Metropolitan Education (DME), NoidaGuru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University,New Delhi, India

In Association withSchool of Communication and Creative ArtsFaculty of Arts and EducationDeakin University, Melbourne, Australia

17 - 20, April 2019NOIDA NEW DELHI

CIFFI2019@dme.ac.in

www.dme.ac.in

ICI 2019

CIFFI 2019: Screen for All

· Films of independent filmmakers in non-competitive categories

· Australian filmmakers as guests/experts in different sessions

· INAUGURATION: Wednesday April 17 at 10 a m

· Fiction film [5 to 20 minutes]

· Screening of more than 100 films

Special features of CIFFI· Focus country: Australia

· Involvement of film clubs in India

CIFFI is open to college students and independent filmmakers from across the globe. It is a platform for deliberations on cinema and its various aspects through workshops and special sessions by eminent experts.

· Indian film experts and researchers also to grace the sessions

· Prominent filmmakers as jury of the festival

· Panel Discussions comprising filmmakers/experts/critics: 2

Competitive Films: 6 categories

· Animation film [up to 10 minutes]

· Master classes/Workshops by eminent resource persons: 2

· Category of competitive films: 6

· Short film [up to 5 minutes]

· Music video [3 to 5 minutes]

· Documentary [5 to 20 minutes]

CIFFI is the International Film Festival of India being floated in 2019 by Delhi Metropolitan Education – DME (www.dme.ac.in) of India and Deakin University (www.deakin.edu.au) of Australia. DME is an emerging educational institute located in Noida in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India and Deakin University is one of the biggest public universities of Australia located in Melbourne.

· Curated Segments of Feature Films: 2

· Workshops on various aspects of filmmaking for school students

· Ad film [up to 2 minutes]

Tentative schedule of festival

· AWARD CEREMONY: Saturday April 20 at 6 p m

CIFFI 2019: Call for Entries

Short film [Up to 5 minutes]Best Short film Trophy and INR 10,000 cashSecond Best Short film Trophy and INR 8,000 cash

The selection of films will be conducted by the Nomination Jury comprising film experts, concerned faculty members and student coordinators three weeks ahead of the festival. The selected films will be slated for screening during the festival.

Best Fiction film Trophy and INR 15,000 cash

The films selected by the Nomination Jury will be shown to the Main Jury of established filmmakers at least two weeks ahead of the festival. As per their judgment, awards and prizes will be given to outstanding films.

Second Best Fiction film Trophy and INR 12,000 cash

Best Music Video Trophy and INR 7,000 cash

Animation film [Up to 10 minutes]

Awards/Prizes to outstanding films

Best Ad film Trophy and INR 7,000 cashAd film [Upto 2 minutes]

Documentary [5 to 20 minutes]

Music video [3 to 5 minutes]

Best Animation film Trophy and INR 7,000 cash

Best Documentary Trophy and INR 15,000 cashSecond Best Documentary Trophy and INR 12,000 cash

Selection/Screening of films

Fiction film [5 to 20 minutes]

Last date to submit entries: March 30, 2019

Attractive Awards with Cash Prizes to outstanding films

The number of prizes as mentioned below may be increased depending on films received indifferent categories.

CIFFI 2019: Critically Acclaimed Films

Fiction film – Indian filmmaker Trophy and Certificate

Documentary – Indian filmmaker Trophy and Certificate

Short film [Up to 5 minutes]Short film – Indian filmmaker Trophy and Certificate

Fiction film [5 to 20 minutes]

Short film – Foreign filmmaker Trophy and Certificate

Fiction film – Foreign filmmaker Trophy and Certificate

Documentary [5 to 20 minutes]

Music Video – Indian filmmaker Trophy and CertificateMusic Video – Foreign filmmaker Trophy and Certificate

Animation film – Indian filmmaker Trophy and CertificateAnimation film – Foreign filmmaker Trophy and Certificate

Documentary – Foreign filmmaker Trophy and Certificate

Ad film [Upto 2 minutes]

Ad film – Foreign filmmaker Trophy and Certificate

Music video [3 to 5 minutes]

Ad film – Indian filmmaker Trophy and Certificate

Animation films [Up to 10 minutes]

Special Jury Mention of Acclaimed Films

Treatment and Presentation 20

Subject and Originality 10

Total 100 Points

Visual Narrative Structure and Cinematography 20

Sound/ Aural Narrative 20

Assessment criteria for evaluation of films

Research 10

Content and Story 20

CIFFI 2019: Curated Segments, Workshops and Panels

Dr Vikrant Kishore, Course Director, Deakin University, MelbourneCurated segment of Australian Films

stPanel Discussion 2: New wave of Indian Cinema in 21 Century

Workshop on Filmmaking for School Children by a filmmaker

· Felicitation of Independent filmmakers

Curated segment of Indian Regional films

Master Class by Dr Simon Wilmot, Deakin University, Melbourne

· Screening of films by Independent filmmakers

Panel Discussion 1: Avenues for Indian Filmmakers in Australia

Prince Shadwal and Raj Gupta, Independent filmmakers, Mumbai

Segments for Independent Filmmakers

CIFFI 2019: Registration and Entry Fees

§ Free accommodation for teams from outside New Delhi/NCR: 2 members of a team for 2 days

§ Entry to all the venues, watching films and attending panel discussions during the film festival -

§ Registration [Delayed]: March 16 - 30, 2019 – INR 2500/- OR 35 US dollars

§ Access to all the venues on all the days of the film festival for all the members of a team

Mode of Payment

§ Festival publications: Catalogue and souvenir – 2 copies for a team

Registration fees for submission of films§ Registration [Early Bird]: Till February 28, 2019 – INR 1500/- OR 20 US dollars§ Registration [Regular]: March 1 - 15, 2019 – INR 2000/- OR 30 US dollars

Registration fees includes following

§ Lunch and refreshment on 2 days of the festival for 2 members of a team

Entry fees for viewers and participants of workshops/curated sessions

INR 100 per person per day [Not required for teams/members who have submitted films in the festival]

§ Entry to master class/workshop and curated session of films during the festival – INR 200 per person per workshop or session [Applicable on all participants]

§ Prior deposition of entry fees is welcome though entry will be allowed till the time of vacancy

Entry fees includes following § Lunch and refreshment on the respective day if the entry fees has been deposited in advance § Copy of the souvenir/programme schedule at the time of the respective activity§ Participation certification following participation in the respective session

Delhi Metropolitan EducationBank: HDFC Bank Ltd., Branch: Sector 18, NoidaAccount Number: 50100187447560, IFSC Code: HDFC0001592

For Demand Draft:

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Deakin School of Communication and Creative Arts

The School of Communication and Creative Arts (SCCA) opens the door to a dynamic and diverse curriculum in the artistic and communicative fields. The students discover creative programs in the visual and performing arts, communication, film and digital media, journalism and public relations, media, writing and literature that synthesise industry experience, research and innovation. With 15 specialised teaching disciplines, the students of School of Communication and Creative Arts express their individuality, challenge the norm and create without limitations.

Our research is both blue sky and translational, and we partner with a range of arts bodies, major festivals, libraries and schools, community groups, industries, and government at all levels to deliver leading traditional and non-traditional research outcomes.

High-impact researchers in SCCA work across four main fields: communication, writing and literature, art and performance, and screen and design. Our research is focused on the cutting edge of critical, creative and practice-based interventions into real-world problems. Our researchers include award winning artists, writers and performers, leading scholars, and emerging talent across our fields of concern.

Deakin's communication and creative arts students have access to professional standard equipment and facilities at both the Melbourne Burwood and Geelong Waterfront campuses.

Technology and expert guidance come together to provide our students with the best possible environment to inspire creativity.

Deakin University

Deakin fosters an environment in which teaching and research excellence is recognised and celebrated. We regularly do well in the Australian Awards for University Teaching, and our researchers are recognised nationally and internationally for their innovative work.

Deakin University is a public university in Victoria, Australia. Established in 1974 with the passage of the Deakin University Act 1974, the university was named after the second Prime Minister of Australia, Alfred Deakin. Its main campuses are in Melbourne's Burwood suburb, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool, as well as the online Cloud Campus. Deakin also has learning centres in Dandenong, Craigieburn and Werribee, all in the state of Victoria. Deakin is one of Australia's fastest growing research universities. Around 89% of Deakin's research is rated at or above world class. Its combined research funding increased from A$4.5 million in 1997 to A$47.2 million in 2015. The University has four research institutes. Along with them, there are 13 strategic research courses. They are ranked 5 stars for world-class facilities, research and teaching, as well as employability, innovation and inclusiveness.

The University collaborates with other education providers, industry, governments, communities and professional associations across Australia and internationally. Through its key divisional areas, the Global Engagement portfolio supports and promotes Deakin to local and international future students, partners, communities and visitors.

DME Media School

Media Faculty Development Programme (MFDP) with former Director of IIMC Prof. J.S.Yadav and former News Director of Aaj Tak Mr. Qamar Waheed Naqvi

B.G. Verghese Lecture Series with eminent journalists like Mr. N.K. Singh, Mr. Prashant Tandon, Mr. Prabhat Shunglu and IIMC DG Mr. K.G. Suresh

Symposium on issues of women and children with participation of the member of National Human Rights Commission Ms. Jyotika Kalra

Radio workshops by industry experts with focus on anchoring and voice modulation

DME Media School is recognized as a school which is focused on the growth of the faculty and the students through academic and co-curricular activities. Some of the activities undertaken during 2017-2018 are highlighted here:

1 2International Media Conference ICAN & ICAN 2018 with participants from the USA, UK, Nepal and Bangladesh

Newsletter publication every month by the team of students under supervision of faculty members having coverage of activities of the School

Filmmaking workshops with production of documentaries and short films by students

Photo exhibitions with photographs taken by students

Film Festival with entries from different institutions for showcasing the student work

Delhi Metropolitan Education

The institute is located in Sector-62, NOIDA, adjacent to NH-24 at 5-7 min driving distance from Delhi border and in proximity of NOIDA, NOIDA Extension, Vaishali, Indirapuram, Mayur Vihar, Laxmi Nagar, Kaushambi, Crossing Republic, Ghaziabad etc. The state of the art campus has a regal British styled building with many modern facilities including the impressive Nelson Mandela Auditorium, Rabindranath Tagore Library, exquisite audio and video studios, a moot court, a legal aid centre, computer labs, conference rooms, cafeteria etc.

It is promoted by the founders of Mayoor School, Noida (in collaboration with GC MAYO College, Ajmer) and Delhi Public World School, Noida Extension. Delhi Technical Campus is the technical education arm of the institute, running AICTE and COA approved technical education programs viz., B.Tech., B. Arch. and MBA.

Delhi Metropolitan Education is an 'A' grade premier educational institute affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi and approved by Bar Council of India. The institute offers state of the art physical and academic infrastructure to provide a dynamic and clinical grounding for success. The Institute offers BBA, BALLB & BBALLB (with BCI approval) and BA (JMC) programmes.

GGSIP University

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is a public professional university located in Delhi, founded in 1998. It is a teaching-cum-affiliating university which has been graded 'A' by NAAC. The University has received the Platinum Technology Award for quality and excellence in the field of education in Geneva, Switzerland. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Association of Indian Universities, and Medical Council of India. This University has 106 Affiliated Colleges in Delhi & NCR including 17 Engineering Colleges.

CIFFI 2019: Festival Directorate

Chief Patrons

Chairman, DMEMr Vipin Sahni

Chairperson, DMEMs Kiran Sahni

PatronMr Aman Sahni

Vice-Chairman

Chief AdvisorHon'ble Justice Bhanwar Singh(Former Judge, Allahabad High Court)Director General,Delhi Metropolitan Education

Professor Matthew AllenHead of School and Professor of Internet Studies

School of Communication and Creative ArtsFaculty of Arts & Education, Deakin University

AdvisorDr Simon WilmotSchool of Communication and Creative ArtsDeakin University

Dr Ravikant SwamiDirector

Delhi Metropolitan Education

Festival DirectorsProf. (Dr) Ambrish SaxenaDean, DME Media SchoolDirector, DME Studios and ProductionDelhi Metropolitan Education

Dr Vikrant KishoreCourse Director - Film, Television & Animation

School of Communication and Creative ArtsDeakin University

Festival Co-DirectorsProf. (Dr) Susmita BalaHead, DME Media SchoolDelhi Metropolitan Education

Ms Manmeet KaurAssistant Professor, DME Media School

Delhi Metropolitan Education

Festival ConvenersMr Sumantra Sarathi DasDME Media SchoolDelhi Metropolitan Education

Mr Ritwik GhoshDME Media School

Delhi Metropolitan Education

Festival Co-ConvenersDr Atul AroraMs Neelam NandaMr Pramod Kumar PandeyMr Harjeet Singh KukrejaMs Tulika Arora

Ms Divya RastogiMs Sanchita Chakraborty

Mr Mohammad KamilMs Kritika Sati

Mr Yogesh Sharma

CIFFI 2019: How to submit the film?

7. Still photographs of film (minimum two)

Delhi Metropolitan Education

6. Entry fee deposition details

3. Synopsis of the film -150 to 200 words

8. Production stills (minimum two)

Please send your film entry on the following address

2. Complete entry form with signature

(For submission by post/courier)

4. Profile of Director -100 words

9. Poster of the film

5. Photograph of Director of the film - 2

1. Go through the entry form available with this brochure

Uttar Pradesh, IndiaB 12, Sector 62, Noida

Festival Directorate – CIFFI 2019

4. Submit the entry with duly filled entry form along with required details on the official email id of the festival

Note the following points for sending the entry

2. Alternatively, submit your film through Withoutabox or Filmfreeway

(For submission through mail)

5. Alternatively, send your film by Post/Courier with entry form and other relevant details to the postal address of Delhi Metropolitan Education

1. Load your film on You Tube and send the link, mention the same on the entry form

Choose the following course for the submission of your film

3. Submit the registration fees through online bank transfer/Paypal/Paytm/DD and mention details on the entry form

Associated Partner

Australian Indian Film Practitioners and Researchers

Association (AIFPRA)

CineasteInternational Film Festival

of India (CIFFI)

ICI 2019

CIFFI2019@dme.ac.in

www.dme.ac.in