Rainbow Film Society is a non-profit and voluntary socio-cultural organisation, devoted to visual arts and films. The aim and objective of the Society is to advance the education of the public in the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of arts, particularly the art of film and allied visual techniques. The Rainbow Film Society promotes the study and appreciation of cinema by means of lectures, discussions, and exhibitions. Rainbow Film Society was inaugurated on Submissions will be accepted from 1 January 2008. The submission deadline is 15th March 2008. Early entry is encouraged with all entries received before February 28th being entered into a prize draw. Entering your film before the early bird deadline does not guarantee acceptance. RFF cannot accept films that arrive after this deadline. All applications should be submitted before deadline by post or e-mail. You will be given a Unique Reference Number which you should quote on all materials and when communicating with the Festival office. Films must be submitted on VHS or DVD. Title, Unique Reference Number, screening format and running time must be clearly labelled on the video case spine. Submitted tapes will not be returned but may be collected from the RFF Office during office hours after festival. You may also include a SAE with correct postage for the return of your film. Fictional, documentary and experimental features and short films will be considered. Eligible films must fulfil at least one of the following three criteria: - The producer, director or writer lives, works in any Asian Countries. In addition to the above, all submissions must have been completed since April 2006. Submission packages must include a preview tape or DVD, a completed RFF Festival Submission Form and a Press Kit containing a 30 word synopsis, full cast and crew credits, a director's biography and two production stills. All films in a language other than English must be subtitled in English. Exploitation and pornography genres are not eligible. Submission to Rainbow Film Festival is free of charge. Submissions should be sent to: Please note that all shipping and postage costs to and from the festival must be borne by the submitting party, including those for the submission package and, if the film is selected, for all prints, tapes and additional materials sent to and returned from RFF. RFF will not accept COD shipments and will not absorb any fees incurred in British customs. All charges must be pre-paid. RFF will not accept submissions if customs and delivery fees have not been paid by the submitting party. To avoid customs fees, please ensure all tapes and/or prints are labelled 'For temporary, cultural purposes only. No commercial value. Non-pornographic.' Films will be selected by the programming panel, made up of local filmmakers and film industry representatives. Eligible submissions are further reviewed and selected under the following criteria: - Quality of narrative and production values RFF endeavours to complete all selection procedures by 15 March 2008 and inform submitting parties, in writing, whether their film has been successful. Successful submissions will receive a Filmmaker Pack that will include important information on sending the print or tape to and from the festival, press and publicity, accreditation, contact information and how to make the most of participating in the festival. A selected print or tape must be received at the RFF Festival Office no later than one month prior to its scheduled screening. The Audience Award for Best Film will be presented to the winning film selected by audience vote, on the closing night of the festival. The RFF Jury Award for Best Film will be presented to the winning film selected by the RFF Jury, on the closing night of the festival. RFF is able to screen 35mm, PAL Digibeta, Beta SP, DV, MiniDV and DVD. Please note that the DVD included in the submission package is for preview only, and that a second tape must be sent directly prior to the festival if your screening will be in the same format. RFF aspires to provide the best quality projection possible but will not be held liable for any failure in the technical quality of the projection. RFF assumes that the submitting party or filmmaker or print source company has insured for damage and loss of the festival print or tape. Screenings are scheduled at the discretion of RFF. Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the published schedule, RFF reserves the right to make changes at any time for any reason. RFF will not be liable for any costs claimed as a result of a change in scheduling. No film may be withdrawn from the festival programme after its selection, and no film may be screened outside the festival during the festival and before its official presentation without the agreement of RFF. If changes arise after you submit this form, please notify Rainbow Film Festival in writing no later than 22 March 2008 for changes to be included in festival literature. If you are submitting a film, please read our submission guidelines and procedures and study the submission form before filling it in to make sure you have all the necessary information. Please fill in only one form per film. Important: After review of your submission, you will receive a Unique Reference Number by email which you must clearly mark on all your corresponding media. (*) indicates a required field. Email (*) Name (*) Position on film Company Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 City Postcode Country Daytime telephone Evening telephone Website Original title English title Original language Date of completion Running time Brief synopsis of story (up to 50 words maximum) Permissions Do you consent to TV broadcasts of your film for promotional purposes? Do you consent to your film or an extract being shown in a press screening? Do you consent to a short clip or still images of your work being used on the RFF website? Do you agree to your film being included in other RFF events, promotional and marketing materials? Does your film have a distributor or sales agent? Name of contact Company Email UK and abroad theatrical (incl. festivals) Prizes or awards Did a significant part of the film's production/post-production take place in Asia? Does the film significantly reflect or promote the cultural diversity of Asia? Director Producer Screenwriter Principal cast (5 maximum) Originating format Festival screening format Genre Please select any appropriate genre. Music promo Animation Drama Student Experimental Documentary Artist film and video 4:3 16:9 Anamorphic Other (please specify) Have you previously attended Rainbow Film Festival? PLEASE PROVIDE MINIMUM TWO HIGH QUALITY STILLS. If yes, please state film and year Where did you hear about Rainbow Film Festival? Would you like to be added to the Rainbow Film Festival and other Online mailing lists? I am duly authorised to submit this film to the Rainbow Film Festival. I have read and understood the submission regulations and procedures and agree to comply with them in all respects. To the best of my knowledge all of the information is correct. I certify that all rights and clearances have been obtained and that this film is not subject to any litigation and is not threatened by any litigation. I will not withdraw the film from The Rainbow Film Festival after I have been notified of its selection. I hold Rainbow Film Festival harmless from damage or loss of the print or tape en-route to and from the festival. I agree that, if selceted for the festival, accredited press and industry can view the submitted VHS/DVD in the festival's video library. I hereby irrevocably and unconditionally warrant, confirm and agree: to indemnify Rainbow Film Festival and to keep Rainbow Film Festival fully indemnified from and against all actions, proceedings, costs, claims, damages and demands however arising with respect to any actual or alleged breach or non-performance of the undertakings, warranties or obligations under this agreement. I have read the submission guidelines and procedures and the submission agreement (*) You will receive a confirmation email to the specified email address. The Rainbow Film Festival Office, Rainbow Film Society Tel : +44+(0)20 - 73922008 Fax : +44+(0)20 - 72474224 E-mail : RainbowFS@aol.com Charity Registration No : 10815129th Rainbow Film Festival 2008(RFF)
About Rainbow Film Society
Our regular activities include: 1. Monthly film screenings, 2. Organising regular workshops and seminars on specific film genre and practical film-making courses, 3. Publication of a journal on film and film related information, titled "FADE-IN", 4. Organising regular film festivals, 5. Networking with other festivals. Apart from our regular film screening activities, in 1993 we organised the Children's International Film Festival at Dame Colet House in
submission guidelines and proceduresThe Rainbow Film Festival 2008 will take place in venues and cinemas across East London and aims to showcase films specifically focussing on those relevant to the communities or the spirit of Asian people.
Submission deadline
Submission format
Submission eligibility
- A significant part of the film's production or post-production took place in Asian Countries.
- The film significantly reflects one of the many communities or cultures of Asain communities (this may include UK wide and world cinema), or seeks to promote the rich cultural diversity of Asia. Submission fee
Shipping and postage
The Rainbow Film Festival Office, Rainbow Film Society
Montefiore Centre, Hanbury Street, London, E1 5HZ UK. Selection of films
- Independent nature of the production
- Limitations and availability of screening slots
- Availability of film rights for distribution The Audience Award for Best Film
The RFF Jury Award for Best Film
Festival screenings and scheduling
Submission guidelines and procedures
Submission form. Submission deadline 15th March 2008.
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