CHINA INTERNATIONAL NEW MEDIA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 中国国际新媒体短片节 2021

Shenzhen - China

From December 5, 2021 to December 12, 2021

23/F, SHENZHEN MEDIA GROUP, NO.1 PENGCHENG ROAD, FUTIAN DISTRICT, SHENZHEN, PRC POSTAL CODE:518109

86-755-88310307 cs@csff.com.cn www.csff.com.cn

BEST DRAMA SHORT FILM

People from all over the world can apply. Drama shorts which are completed after January 1st, 2021 are qualified to apply for the competition. Technically, the maximum duration of the short film should be 20 minutes.

Preview format:
-Blu-Ray 3D
-Uploaded file (1 stamp)

Requirements:
1) Films completed after: January 1st, 2021
2) Maximum duration: 20 Minutes
3) Country of production: All countries
4) Screening format: HD 1080P (1920*1080) and above, preferably H264 video coding.
5) Accepted genres: Drama Short Film
6) Subtitles: English subtitles are needed for dialogue, voice-over and narration
7) Content Requirements: ①　The entry must not have content (including text, dialogue, monologue, scene, background) that contravenes the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China; ②　The entry must not have content that is related to ethnic, religious or racial discrimination; ③　The entry must not have pornographic or violence-related content; ④　The entry must not infringe the copyright of others; ⑤　Short films with positive themes, high in intellectual and artistic value and created by advanced film shooting techniques are preferred; ⑥　Creative thinking in cinematography is applauded.

PRIZE AMOUNT: RMB 100,000
The final shortlisted films will be announced on November 15th,2021.

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM

People from all over the world can apply. Documentary shorts which are completed after January 1st, 2021 are qualified to apply for the competition. Technically, the maximum duration of the short film should be 20 minutes.

Preview format:
-Blu-Ray 3D
-Uploaded file (1 stamp)

Requirements:
1) Films completed after: January 1st,2021
2) Maximum duration: 20 Minutes
3) Country of production: All countires
4) Screening format: HD 1080P (1920*1080) and above, preferably H264 video coding.
5) Accepted genres: Documentary short film
6) Subtitles: English subtitles are needed for dialogue, voice-over and narration.
7) Content Requirements: ①　The entry must not have content (including text, dialogue, monologue, scene, background) that contravenes the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China; ②　The entry must not have content that is related to ethnic, religious or racial discrimination; ③　The entry must not have pornographic or violence-related content; ④　The entry must not infringe the copyright of others; ⑤　Short films with positive themes, high in intellectual and artistic value and created by advanced film shooting techniques are preferred; ⑥　Creative thinking in cinematography is applauded.

PRIZE AMOUNT:RMB 100,000
The final shortlisted films will be announced on November 15th, 2021.

BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM

People from all over the world can apply. Animated shorts which are completed after January 1st, 2021 are qualified to apply for the competition. Technically, the maximum duration of the short film should be 20 minutes.

Preview format:
-Blu-Ray 3D
-Uploaded file (1 stamp)

Requirements:
1) Films completed after: January 1st, 2021
2) Maximum duration: 20 Minutes
3) Country of production: All countries
4) Screening format: HD 1080P (1920*1080) and above, preferably H264 video coding.
5) Accepted genres: Animated short film
6) Subtitles: English subtitles are needed for dialogue, voice-over and narration.
7) Content Requirements: ①　The entry must not have content (including text, dialogue, monologue, scene, background) that contravenes the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China; ②　The entry must not have content that is related to ethnic, religious or racial discrimination; ③　The entry must not have pornographic or violence-related content; ④　The entry must not infringe the copyright of others; ⑤　Short films with positive themes, high in intellectual and artistic value and created by advanced film shooting techniques are preferred; ⑥　Creative thinking in cinematography is applauded.

PRIZE AMOUNT:RMB 100,000
The final shortlisted films will be announced on November 15th, 2021.

BEST ULTRA-HD TECHNICAL SHORT FILM

People from all over the world can apply. Shorts which are shot for 4K/8K projection and completed after January 1st, 2021 are qualified to apply for the competition. Technically, the maximum duration of the short film should be 20 minutes.

Preview format:
-Blu-Ray 3D
-Uploaded file (1 stamp)

Requirements:
1) Films completed after: January 1st, 2021
2) Maximum duration: 20 minutes
3) Country of production: All countries
4) Screening format: The short film should be shot for 4K/8K projection.
5) Accepted genres: All genres
6) Subtitles: English subtitles are needed for dialogue, voice-over and narrative.
7) Content Requirements: ①　The entry must not have content (including text, dialogue, monologue, scene, background) that contravenes the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China; ②　The entry must not have content that is related to ethnic, religious or racial discrimination; ③　The entry must not have pornographic or violence-related content; ④　The entry must not infringe the copyright of others; ⑤　Short films with positive themes, high in intellectual and artistic value and created by advanced film shooting techniques are preferred; ⑥　Creative thinking in cinematography is applauded.

PRIZE AMOUNT: RMB 50,000
The final shortlisted films will be announced on November 15th, 2021.

BEST VERTICAL SHORT FILM

People from all over the world can apply. Shorts which are shot in portrait format and completed after January 1st, 2021 are qualified to apply for the competition. Technically, the maximum duration of the short film should be 20 minutes.

Preview format:
-Blu-Ray 3D
-Uploaded file (1 stamp)

Requirements:
1) Films completed after: January 1st,2021
2) Maximum duration: 20 Minutes
3) Country of production: All countries
4) Screening format: The shot film should be shot in portrait format.
5) Accepted genres: Drama, documentary and animation
6) Subtitles: English subtitles are needed for dialogue, voice-over and narration.
7) Content Requirements: ①　The entry must not have content (including text, dialogue, monologue, scene, background) that contravenes the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China; ②　The entry must not have content that is related to ethnic, religious or racial discrimination; ③　The entry must not have pornographic or violence-related content; ④　The entry must not infringe the copyright of others; ⑤　Short films with positive themes, high in intellectual and artistic value and created by advanced film shooting techniques are preferred; ⑥　Creative thinking in cinematography is applauded.

PRIZE AMOUNT: RMB 50,000
The final shortlisted films will be announced on November 15th, 2021.