1st Ahmedabad International Film Fest Invites Entries news
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Ahmedabad International Film Festival 2009, calls for participation for Independent Feature Films, Fictional/ Live Action Short Films and Documentary The Festival, organized by FulMarxx Integrated Filmed Entertainment Company in collaboration with Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival) and Tampere Film Festival, Finland, will be held on June 25-28 2009.
AIFF will showcase more than one hundred independent films and provide a platform for independent filmmakers. Also, in the backdrop of a rich cultural heritage of Gujarat, the festival provides an interactive platform for exchange and enriching of ideas
The categories for the competition are Independent Feature Films, Global Short Films and We care HIV+. The best film will get a prize of US$5,000, the best fictional/live action short film US$3,000 and the best documentary short film US$2,000. Technical awards for best screenwriting, best motion picture photography, best editing and best sound design will be given.
The last date for submission of entries is May 20.Â
Inviting entries for the festival, Shiladitya Bora, Founder CEO, FulMarxx Integrated Filmed Entertainment Company, said "We are overwhelmed to be officially associated with Berlin International Film Festival and are humbled by their strong belief in Ahmedabad International Film Festival in its very first year. The vision is to facilitate dialogue between cultures and nations through cinema, making the Ahmedabad International Film Festival a melting pot of global ideas and ideologies, at the same time providing a platform to showcase India and international talent in storytelling. The Competition Section is a huge opportunity for upcoming filmmakers to showcase their work to a global audience. We urge filmmakers and writers to enter their works as early as possible this year so that we can keep up with the incredible response we've been so fortunate to experience."
The festival is not only just about remarkable films, it's a wholesome package of sheer entertainment and fun. The festival schedule this year is packed with a special focus on children's films and the revival of the Gujarati Film Industry. The festival will also assist in raising awareness on the AIDS issue with a special category under we care HIV+. Guests, jury members and film folks will have ample time to relax and soak into the unique culture of Ahmedabad with a specially designed Heritage Walk and the launch of a coffee table book on Ahmedabad.
Films. Submission forms are available online at the official Festival website www.aifilmfest.com.
