Göteborg International Film Festival 2008: Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations
Objectives The principal goal of the Göteborg International Film Festival Fund, GIFFF, is to help filmmakers in developing countries to realise their film projects. The primary object of the fund is to provide assistance in film making within the following three prime areas: Film development assistance - by reaching filmmakers who are in the developing stages of a project and need support to continue and complete their films and by supporting workshops and training. Post-production assistance - by helping locally initiated and produced films, encompassing technical and distribution assistance, or both. Technical assistance - by contributing to the creation of small, self-sufficient technical centres where filmmakers and producers can work on projects and train others in technical aspects of filmmaking. The primary target group for the Göteborg International Film Festival Fund are locally based, young filmmakers. The GIFFF also concentrates on providing opportunities for discussion on gender and promote female directors. All projects sent to the GIFFF are assessed by the film fund co-ordinator, followed by a selection committee and finishing with a final selection by a group of competent film experts. Development support Development support can be given through three different ways: 1. Local selection GIFFF has cultivated relations at national local level, based on mutual sustainability and long-term vision. All local partner centres are continuously evaluated and reviewed. The local partner centres select local film projects from their respective regions that are pitched to expert panels. GIFFF chooses projects to receive development assistance. For more information about becoming a local partner contact the Göteborg International Film Festival Fund. 2. Applying Projects can apply for development support directly from GIFFF. The GIFFF awards financial support for development once a year. The closing date for applications is October 1st. Applicants must use the GIFFF application form. The form can be obtained through the Göteborg International Film Festival. GIFFF may only support filmmakers and film projects from countries that are classified as LDC or LIC as categorised by DAC (OECD), see www.oecd.org. The maximum amount awarded is SEK 100 000. (http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic?lang=en) The following documents should be included with the application; A one page synopsis, a treatment and, if existing, a script. A financial plan including support from other funds. The filmography (CV) of the filmmaker, any of the filmmaker's previous films on video or DVD. Applications must be in English. Applications will not be filed or returned to the applicant and the GIFFF selection committee do not state their reasons for any rejection of a project. 3. Workshops and training The GIFFF also contribute with support to workshops and training programs all over the world. The workshops and training programs shall create opportunities for development and further education in the areas film and television. The co-operating partners working with the workshops must operate in countries classified as LDC or LIC as categorised by DAC (OECD), see www.oecd.org The maximum support for a workshop or a training program is SEK 100 000. http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic?lang=en In case of receiving development support from the GIFFF the recipient undertake to: Provide GIFFF with a report stating the outcome of the workshop/ training program no later than three (3) months after its completion. Or (in the case of project development support) to keep GIFFF informed on the project's development after receiving the funding. Give any GIFFF representative full access to the workshop/ training program or film project material if requested. Issue a press release regarding the funding given by GIFFF. Display GIFFF as sponsor in all material concerning the project/ workshop/ training program. Ensure that any film credits will include »produced with financial support by the Göteborg Film International Festival Fund« which will also be accorded in all paid advertising by or under control of the producer in connection to a film produced with support from GIFFF. Provide Göteborg International Film Festival with print for screening when and if the film is ready Postproduction support The GIFFF supports feature films, documentaries and television projects in postproduction. All projects are regarded in terms of their artistic qualities and the selection criteria are a three-stage process, whereby projects are sifted based upon realistic economic possibilities and general film quality that make the basis for a quality film. The GIFFF awards financial support for postproduction once a year. The closing date for applications is March 1st. The GIFFF rules regarding post production support states that: GIFFF may only support filmmakers and film projects from countries that are classified as LDC or LIC as categorised by DAC (OECD), see http://www.oecd.org Projects must be original and firmly rooted in the culture of the country of the filmmaker. Projects must contribute to the development of the local film industry and local film making skills. Applicants for the GIFFF must have other supporting partners and must be able to clearly indicate that they are able to secure all the necessary remaining financial assistance. GIFFF support will be awarded only when the rest of the financial support has been secured. Applicants must use the GIFFF application form. The form can be obtained through the Göteborg International Film Festival. The following documents should be included with the application: An 8-page film synopsis, a script, a detailed budget and financial plan, the filmography (CV) of the filmmaker, any of the filmmaker's previous films on video or DVD, and a rough-cut video/DVD or sample of rushes. If applying for distribution support a distribution plan must be presented. The maximum amount awarded is SEK 400 000. (http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic?lang=en) Applications will not be processed without all of the required documents. Applications must be in English. Applications will not be filed or returned to the applicant and the GIFFF selection committee do not state their reasons for any rejection of a project. In case of receiving postproduction support from the GIFFF the following regulations apply: Support from the GIFFF gives the GIFFF exclusive rights to all distribution within Sweden in all existing media and new media for seven (7) years commencing the first day of the film's completion. The GIFFF reserves all rights to the proceeds of the film in Sweden during the licence period. The fund has the exclusive DVD rights in Scandinavia. 50 percent of the film's production and post-production support is made payable at the time of signing the agreement and the other 50 percent at the time of the delivery of one print with English subtitles. The film's copyright, ownership, original picture and sound negative film and all allied ancillary and subsidiary rights therein, should be vested in the producer. The negative film and any other original material should be stored in a laboratory to be designated by the producer in the name of the producer. Both the producer and the GIFFF have full access to the material. The producer guarantees that: The film's credits will include »produced with financial support by the Göteborg Film International Festival Fund« which will also be accorded in all paid advertising by or under control of the producer in connection with the film; The film's Scandinavian première will take place at the Göteborg International Film Festival unless the producer and the GIFFF have entered upon another agreement; The stated producer is the sole legitimate owner of the film and the GIFFF is indemnified against any claims from third parties; The producer will provide the GIFFF fund with a continual up-date on the progress of the film; The producer will render an account of the total production cost to the GFFF after completion of the film; The producer will provide the GIFFF with continual information on the distribution and participation of the film at film festivals; The producer will regularly send press reviews and clippings about the film to the GIFFF. Technical Assistance The GIFFF can be of assistance in the development of local technical facilities, training of local personnel and development of local companies to ensure a long-term sustainability in the technical facility. The technical support can only be granted to unestabilshed and emerging filmmakers in disadvantaged areas. The GIFFF demands a long-term commitment and a will work to build something that will last and also be beneficial to a wider range of people. In case of receiving technical assistance support from the GIFFF the recipient undertake to: Provide GIFFF with an annual report about the technical facility. Give any GIFFF representative full access to the technical facility. Issue a press release regarding the funding given by GIFFF. Display GIFFF as sponsor in all material concerning the project. Please contact film fund Chairwoman Åsa Bernlo at filmfund@filmfestival.org for further information about the Göteborg International Film Festival Fund. 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