RULES & Regulations
General Guidelines
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1. All submissions are free of charge.
2. All entries must be in digital format.
3. Participants shall select the categories which are suitable for their work(s),
i.e. Open Category and/ or Higher Learning Institution Category
4. Production date: All films must have been produced in 2020 or after,
i.e. 1 Jan 2020 up until the present date.
5. Participants may work in groups or submit entries as individuals.
6. Only submissions done through either FilmFreeway will be accepted.
7. Last submission date: 1st June 2022
8. By entering this contest, participants agree to accept the Contest Rules.
Video Requirements
1. Video format is “.mp4” or “.mov” in 48 kHz audio quality and a minimum of 1080p in resolution.
2. All content that is submitted in the language(s) other than English is required to have English subtitles included.
3. The film's duration (running time includes end credits) accepted is not above 40 minutes.
4. The video has to be submitted through either FilmFreeway.
5. All participants will bear full responsibility for the images and soundtracks used in the film(s) submitted, i.e. it should NOT be copyrighted material(s) unless permission from the material(s) owner(s) was given.
6. Participants are required to provide an Apple ProRes File or XML project file when works are nominated.
Eligibility Criteria for Each Category
[MAS] See Films: Open Category​
• Open to all Malaysian filmmakers, who hold any of the following roles during the production of the submitted film(s): Producer, Director, Assistant Director, Scriptwriter, Cinematographer, Production Designer, Location Audio/ Sound Crew, Sound Designer, and/ or Editor.
• The production location can be anywhere in the world, so long as one of the crew (role mentioned above) in the film holds Malaysian citizenship.
• All genres are accepted.
• Production year: Films must be produced in 2020 or after.
[MAS] See Films: Students’ Category​
​• Open to students with Malaysian citizenship whose film was produced when enrolled in schools or higher learning institutions, Malaysia or elsewhere, are eligible to participate.
• The production location can be anywhere in the world, so long as one of the (student) crew in the film holds Malaysian citizenship.
• All genres are accepted.
• Production year: Films must be produced in 2020 or after.
Rules and Regulations
1. No copyrighted materials (music, images, etc.) may be used for this contest unless you own the copyright or have a licence to use the material for this contest. Written permission must be obtained and provided upon request for all copyrighted materials.
2. Mini Film Festival may use submitted films to screen/stream at the festival or via social media for promotional purposes regarding the festival itself.
3. All the materials received will not be returned, and the works will be part of the video library of the Mini Film Festival, to be used for educational purposes, research or study and not for profit.
4. All portions of the online entry form must be completed when you upload your video for it to be eligible for the festival.
5. Participation in this festival, regardless of your age, implies unconditional acceptance of the festival’s rules and regulations.
Judging Process
1. The judges’ decision is final.
2. Shortlisted works will be announced via our official social media and website.
3. Nominated films will be screened at the Mini Film Festival.
4. Mini Film Festival will notify filmmakers who produced the nominated works through email or phone calls.
5. The winner of each category will receive a certificate and a trophy.
6. The winner is responsible for retrieving their certificate(s) and/or trophy(ies).
Notes
• We retain the right to change the date and venue of the festival under special circumstances. All filmmakers will be informed about any changes through our online platforms.
• We protect your personal information and does not sell or share to any third parties.
