Experimenta – the International festival of Moving Image Art in India seeks artists’ films and videos from any country that challenge popular and conventional modes of cinema. Abstract to obscure compositions produced on the margins of contemporary screen-culture are welcome. Innovative, cutting edge and non-traditional work that attempts to aesthetically extend the parameters of the mediums of film and video is encouraged.
– Preview copies must be submitted for selection purposes.
– All lengths of film are considered.
– Please submit entries as soon as possible. The final deadline for receipt of submissions is 30 August 2013.
– The festival programme will be finalised by October 2013, at which time only those whose works are selected will be informed.
– EXPERIMENTA is a curated film festival, and will be held from November 27 – December 1, 2013 in Bangalore India.
– To download a submission form click here (Opens in new tab; Right click and ‘save link as’)
– Online Submissions are also accepted.
– For further inquiries, clarifications and background on Experimenta India please click here. Can email experimentaindia1@gmail.com
Entry Regulations:
• Final deadline for receipt of all submissions is 30 August 2013
• All submissions in languages other than English must be subtitled in English – only if language is central to the film’s content
• All preview copies will be added to the festival’s archives
• If submitting more than one entry, please make a copy of the entry form for each
• Please ensure that the following enclosures are sent to the festival:
– Completed entry form (please refer below for specific entry guidelines to the Film and
– DVD or online preview copy of film/video
– Hi-res film stills (300 dpi – jpeg, tiff or png)
• All entries should be sent to the following address. Please send an email in advance informing the festival that your package has been posted: 302 Royal Manor, 70/1 Cunningham Road, Bangalore 560052, India.
Email id: experimentaindia1@gmail.com
• The festival reserves the right to excerpt programmed works for online promotional material
• Selected filmmakers/artists will be notified if their submission has been accepted and may be contacted anytime after the submission has been received
• If selected, film prints or videos must be sent to the festival prepaid to the specific address that is given to the filmmaker upon acceptance.
• Return shipping costs OF FILM PRINTS ONLY (via select ground-service or postal service) will be covered by the festival, if the filmmaker is not in attendance. Additional charges for express shipping or transshipment to foreign film festivals must be paid by the entrant or the recipient. Experimenta or any of its affiliates cannot accept nor assume responsibility for damage or loss of materials.
Guidelines for FILM format:
• The final exhibition format is 16mm & 35mm only
• For preview purposes film submissions may be made on DVD or online only. Please DO NOT send film prints or dvcam/mini dv tapes. The exhibition film print will be requested for exhibition only after final selection.
• Label preview copy with your name, title of work, year/date of completion and duration
• Films completed after November 2011 are admissible
• For further clarification/information contact experimentaindia1@gmail.com
Guidelines for DIGITAL VIDEO format:
• The final exhibition format is Blu-Ray or Hi Res digital file only.
• For preview purposes video submissions may be made on DVD or online only. Please DO NOT send dvcam/mini dv tapes.
• Label preview copy with your name, title of work, year/date of completion and duration
• Videos completed after November 2011 are admissible
• For further clarification/information contact experimentaindia1@gmail.com
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