[CALL] CONCORSO Global Migration Film Festival

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR FILM
From July 3 to October 31, professional and emerging filmmakers are invited to submit original films on our theme: the promise and challenges of migration and the unique contributions migrants make to their new communities. Films that challenge negative perceptions of migrants, defy stereotypes and portray positive and welcoming actions by and toward migrants are encouraged. 
http://www.iom.int/submit-your-film 

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Professional filmmakers working in all genres are invited to submit films on festival themes of at least 25 minutes in length to be considered by a committee of international film professionals.

Emerging filmmakers from 92 select countries  are invited to submit films on festival themes of at least 25 minutes in length for the festival and a competition. A committee of international film professionals will select three films and winners will each receive a prize of $1,500.

Filmmakers from 92 select countries who have migrated in their lifetime are also invited to submit 1 – 5 minute video profiles about their own experience or video profiles of other migrants, that will become part of IOM’s i am a migrantcampaign and considered for screening at the 2017 film festival.  Twenty i am a migrant videos will be selected and winners will receive $100. The submission deadline for the ‘i am a migrant’ category has been extended until 31st October. Participants should send their film with the completed and signed submission form via WeTransfer to migfilmfest@iom.int. Please read the submission form for more information on the rules and requirements and on how to submit your film.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY

• Films of all genres (feature, documentary, animation) will be accepted from 03 July to 17 September.

FORMAT

• Please submit your entry information and film using Filmfreeway.
• You also may submit a Blu-ray or DVD.  Hardcopies should be mailed to the following address no later than September 17
  with this completed form enclosed.
  Global Migration Film Festival (MCD)
  Route des Morillons 17, 1218
  Le Grand-Saconnex  - Geneva – Switzerland 

LENGTH

• Films should be at least 25 minutes in length for consideration. 

RIGHTS

• Films may only be submitted by individuals with the legal right to negotiate the use of the work.

FESTIVAL THEME

• Films should portray the promise and challenges of migration and contributions migrants make to their new communities.
• Films that challenge negative perceptions of migrants, defy stereotypes and feature positive and welcoming actions by and toward migrants are encouraged. 

LANGUAGE

• Films in English are preferred.  Sub-titles are encouraged, even if the characters speak English, to ensure maximum comprehension for global audiences.
• Films in other languages are encouraged, but must have sub-titles in English.

PRODUCTION YEAR

• Films completed in or after 2013, or over the past five years, will be considered.

FILM SELECTIONS

• The festival will inform applicants if their film has been selected by mid-October.
• For each selected film, the submitter or the filmmaker should be prepared to provide stills from the film, a trailer and a bio and photo of the film’s director.

FEES

• There is no fee to submit films.