Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
4.6$
For 21 and under using moving image creatively in a short film.
15 Dec 2023
Call for entries
31 Mar 2024
Early deadline
01 Aug 2024
Standard deadline
31 Aug 2024
Late deadline
31 Aug 2024
Festival closed
27 Oct 2024
Notification date
14 Nov 2024
14 Nov 2024
Festival start: 14 November 2024 Festival end: 14 November 2024
Welcome to the International Media Festival of Wales (IMF of Wales).
This is an exciting industry festival created by the team behind the highly successful BAFTA British Short Film Competition and BAFTA Cymru qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival.
Our aim is to celebrate the very best of today's content creators, programme and media makers, media related and documentary photography and writing talent here in Wales and from around the world
It is our hope that IMF of Wales will provide an ideal opportunity to network and rub shoulders with the right people, the ones that matter— experienced practitioners and educators in their field, people who know what they're talking about.
The International Media Festival of Wales is not just about getting your project seen or read; it's about you! We want to help you get noticed.
During the festival there will be screenings, exhibitions, seminars, and more.
So come and be part of our industry-leading festival here in Wales; submit your project now.
#ExcellenceShouldBeSeenOnScreen
Immersive or Interactive Film
Documentary Short Film
Documentary Photography
Fine Art Photography
Podcast
Drone
Music Video
Animation
Digital Art
Social Media
Television or Webisode
Short Film
Rising Star- Young Media Artist
1. It is the sole responsibility of the Applicant to secure clearance from the copyright holders of any copyrighted materials included within the submitted project. The organisers will not be held responsible for the unauthorised inclusion of any copyrighted materials within or relating to the submitted project. The organisers reserve the right to disqualify, without refund of any or all submission fees previously collected from the applicant, any project with any unauthorised inclusion of any copyrighted materials.
2. The Organisers reserve the right to disqualify, without refunding any submission fees previously collected from Applicant, if any project is not submitted on one of the recommended standard formats.
It’s the submitters' responsibility to make sure they provide the correct file/format for consideration. We will not be held responsible if the incorrect file/format is provided.
Please see below for excepted submission formats.
MUSIC FILE FORMAT
MP3
VIDEO FILE FORMAT
File format .mp4 / .mov
Audio codec Stereo audio (one audio stream with two channels L and R)
Bit rate 15 – 20 Mbps (or as high as possible)
Aspect ratio Must be 16:9 (i.e. Full HD: 1920x1080)
File size Up to 15GB
PHOTOGRAPHY FILE FORMAT
Jpeg
PNG
SCREENPLAY/SCRIPT
PDF
3. If your submission is nominated for an award, you agree to the judge’s final decision.
4. If your project is selected, you agree to not expect or request any screening fee.
5. The utilization of AI-generated content, including images, videos, and music, is strictly prohibited. Any such usage will result in disqualification of your submission.
6. Submissions with multiple files will be ineligible and not accepted.
7. By submitting, you agree to all rules and guidelines.
Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
For 21 and under using moving image creatively in a short film.
Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
Moving image creatively in a short film no longer than 20 minutes.
Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
Fiction based programme intended for television or the internet including one-off, pilot or episode. Maximum 1 hour duration.
Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
The professional and creative use of a social media platform for the purpose of a self contained advertising or storytelling campaign.
Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
An image created on a computer from scratch. AI art will not be considered. Generative art, 3D, VR, AR, coding will be considered.
Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
This can include stop-motion, motion capture, or CGI animation.
Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
A promotional video produced for a music track no more than 10 minutes duration.
Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
A film made using a drone including FPV, quad-copter, octocopter. The filmmaker must adhere to the aerial unmanned vehicle laws of the location the film was captured in.
Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
It must be original and can be factual or entertainment based.
Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
Fine art photos are images that are created solely for their imaginative or aesthetic quality. It’s the opposite of documentary photography. Only one image may be submitted per entry. Multiple files under one submission will not be considered. AI generated images will not be considered.
Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
Documentary photography usually refers to a popular form of photography used to chronicle events or environments both significant and relevant to history and historical events as well as everyday life. It must be original and engaging. Only one image may be submitted per entry. Multiple files under one submission will not be considered. AI image generation will not be considered.
Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
A factual short form film with a runtime between 3 -15minutes.
Submissions deadline
31 Aug 24
A immersive film that can be a virtual reality experience or interactive film. This can include games, education and moving image.
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