ONE SHOT International Short Film Festival, Yerevan (23)

영화제 시작: 07 6월 2025      영화제 끝: 14 6월 2025

ONE SHOT INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

The information concerning further development will be posted on the festival's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/oneshotfest The festival's FB page and work e-mail kadrrope@gmail.com are available for questions and clarifications.

"One Shot" promotes independent film production in Armenia. Submitted films have no limitations in shooting format. Films can be shot on cell phones, film and HD cameras. Competition has three categories: "One Minute - One Shot", "Short Movies" and "Cinema Without Border". There are special programs and panel discussions too.

"One Shot" International Short Film Festival is an open cinema platform. It was founded in 2003.

The founder president is Gagik Ghazareh. Founder organization: Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art. Symbol of the festival represents a three-dimensional statue of ancient rock carving from Geghama mountain which is 5000 years old.

Best "One Minute One Shot"
Best Armenian "One Minute One Shot"
Special Mention

Best Short
Best Armenian Short
Special Mentions

Best "Cinema Without Borders"
Best Armenian "Cinema Without Borders"
Special Mentions

Categories:

- "One Minute One Shot" Films (10sec titles + 60 seconds film without editing).

- "Short Film" up to 30 min (Titles included).

- "Cinema Without Borders", experimental, videoart, human rights.

REGULATION AND CATEGORIES

ONE MINUTE ONE SHOT

1. The film presented must be one minute long: 10sec. titles + 60seconds film.

2. The titles must be 10 seconds long at the beginning of one minute film.
English subtitles are required.

3. Film must be shot in one frame. Shots cannot be cut, combined or mixed into one (chroma key is not allowed).

4. Multiplication in animation is not against the rules as it is a production technique. However direct editing, cuts in different scenes (close up - middle, etc) are not allowed.

5. The author is free to express his/her ideas and views in any form and genre.

SHORT FILMS

1. Up to 30 minutes, including titles.

2. Animations are not accepted for this category.

FILM WITHOUT BORDERS
1. Video art, experimental or “OTHER” films are shown. FEATURE LENGTH FILMS can be submitted. Special focus is on films covering Human Rights

SPECIAL PROGRAM
Individuals, production companies, festivals are welcome to present their film program or projects.

SUBMISSION RULES

1. Films must have English subtitles.

2. All submitted films have to be labeled with a date, film title and the filmmaker's name.

3. Film must have been completed within two years prior to the festival date.

4. Demos or unfinished films are not accepted.

5. The filmmaker declares that he/she has the copyright of the work including photography and sound. The case where copyrights have been violated festival takes no responsibility.

ADJUDICATION

1. Festival will judge the submitted films and select for “One Minute” / “Short Films” / “Cinema Without Borders” categories for screenings in June.

2. Participants not included in program will be informed via email before the festival's official opening.

3. Selected films will be archived and could be screened for promotional and non-commercial purposes after the festival.