Jumping Frames International Dance Video Festival (0)

*Short Films:
-International Dance Video Award
One outstanding film will be selected from the international entries, receiving a prize of US$1,000.
-Award for Chinese Dance Filmmakers
One outstanding film will be selected from entries from Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan and Macau, receiving a prize of HK$5,000.

*Documentary
-Outstanding film will be selected from all entries with a prize of US$1,000.

*Audience Choice Award
-One film from each section will be selected by audiences and awarded a prize of US$500.

The 6th Jumping Frames International Dance Video Festival
11–17 September 2014

Introduction

First presented by the Hong Kong City Contemporary Dance Company (CCDC) in 2004, Jumping Frames International Dance Video Festival is the only festival of its kind in Asia, featuring commissioned works, a competition and a selection of acclaimed international productions. The Festival facilitates conversations between two established art forms – video and dance – in China and in Asia, at the same time, it provides a platform for artists and audiences to share their perspectives and explore the unlimited possibilities offered by the union of dance and video through talks and workshops. The Festival spreads the excitement of dance video worldwide through screenings, and enhances cultural exchange through inviting renowned dance video artists to Hong Kong, a gesture made possible by the support of various national and international partners.


International Competition

The Competition accepts any short film or documentary related to dance from anywhere in the world, produced on or after 30 June 2012.

Sections and Prizes:
Entries will be shortlisted by the Festival presenter after the submission deadline. Finalists will be screened and the winners will be selected by a jury panel and audiences during the Festival.

1. Short Film Section
a) Open to films no longer than 15 minutes.
b) The following prizes will be awarded by the jury:

International Dance Video Award
One outstanding film will be selected from the international entries, receiving a prize of US$1,000.

Award for Chinese Dance Filmmakers
One outstanding film will be selected from entries from Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan and Macau, receiving a prize of HK$5,000.

2. Documentary Section

a) Open to films no longer than 60 minutes.
b) The following prize will be awarded by the jury:

Dance Documentary Award
Outstanding film will be selected from all entries with a prize of US$1,000.

3. Audience Choice Award
One film from each section will be selected by audiences and awarded a prize of US$500.

Submission:
There is no submission fee. Films can be submitted in the following ways:

1. By emailing the Hong Kong City Contemporary Dance Company: (info@ccdc.com.hk) including the following information:
a) Completed and signed entry form (LINK TO upload form jf14 regulations eng)
b) Two film stills and one photo of the director(s)
c) Link to download video

Submission Deadline:
2 June 2014

Subtitling:
Subtitling is preferrable if the film contains languages other than English and Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese). Otherwise English transcript must be provided.

Accepted Screening Formats:
We accept DCP, MPEG4 and QuickTime files (H264 or Pro Res 422) in the following technical specifications:
- Dimension: 1920 × 1080
- Video: PAL 25.0 fps / NTSC 29.97 fps, progressive scan
- Bitrate: 25 Mbps
- Audio: AAC 48.0 kHz
- DCPs (server JPEG 2000 files only) with no KDM encryption key

Result Announcement:
17 September 2014

General Rules and Regulations:
By submitting an entry, the entrant agrees to abide by the following regulations of the Competition.

1. Copyright:
a) The entrant must be the sole copyright holder of the submitted film(s), or must provide proof of rights to submit the film on behalf of the copyright holder upon request of the presenter.

b) The entrant authorises the presenter to keep and archive the films for professional viewing, archival and educational purposes.

2. Press and Publicity
The entrant authorises the presenter to use images and video clippings of the submitted film(s) for promotional purposes, including but not limited to publicity materials, website and publications related to the Competition.

3. Distribution
a) Entrants of award-winning films authorise the presenter the discretion and right to screen the submitted and selected films within a 24-month period from the result announcement date.

b) Entrants of award-winning films authorise the presenter the right to distribute their films to other film festivals or related events. Entrants will be notified in the situation of films being screened, selected or awarded by such festivals or events.

4. Shipment
a) All preview files and materials received from entrants will be returned and one copy will be kept in the presenters’ archive.

b) Entrants who are shortlisted as finalist should bear the shipping cost of hard drives for screening purposes. Return shipment cost will be covered by the presenter.

c) In case of loss or damage during the shipping or the festival period, the responsibility of the presenter is only limited to covering the cost of the replacement of the hard drive. Any complaint regarding the condition of hard drives must be made within 15 calendar days of receipt of the shipment.

5. Disclaimer
a) The entrant agrees to release the presenter and its assignees and designees, from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of the film, including but not limited to any claims for defamation, infringement of copyrights, invasion of privacy or right of publicity.

b) The presenter reserves the right to disqualify any entry that contains incomplete or faulty information provided by the entrant.

c) The presenter reserves the right of revising or changing the stated regulations and has the final decision on all issues not covered in the entry form.


6. Enquiries
All enquiries shall be addressed to:

Jumping Frames International Dance Video Festival
City Contemporary Dance Company
11/F, 26–28 Tai Yau Street,
San Po Kong
Kowloon
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2329 7803
Fax: (852) 2351 4199
Website: www.jumpingframes.com
Email: info@ccdc.com.hk