Red Dot Cinema Film Submission: Terms & Conditions

 

As a filmmaker, participating in Red Dot Cinema is simple

1. Download the application form HERE

2. Complete the form and send it to hi@weareonesingapore.com

3. Your films will be reviewed by our curation committee. Films will be curated for each screening season base on the topic, balanced representation of Asian countries, and quality of the films. 

4. Selected films will be announced to the respective filmmakers to request for high resolution copies of the film for screening, together with transcrpits, synopsis, posters, film stills, and trailers. 

5. Your films will be screened by our screening partners around the world within the screening period. Photos, feedbacks, and comments will be collected from these screenings. 

ABOUT RED DOT CINEMA

Red Dot Cinema brings independent short films from Asia to the world by distributing films to independent event organizers around the world, holding screening events across different cities by our screening partners. We empower organizers in putting up cool and fun screening events in the most creative spaces.

There are many independent film festivals in the world but there is definitely a lack of Asian films in these festivals. Through Red Dot Cinema, we would like to raise awareness of Asian independent films and promote Asian cultures.
 

Red Dot Cinema is a project for film-screening events organised by We Are One Singapore (WAOS), a Singapore based company. Red Dot Cinema is dedicated to the vision of bringing the best Asian independent films to our thriving artistic community and growing audience. Our goals are: 1) to provide opportunities for the public to watch and enjoy Asian independent films with other like-minded people, 2) to unite film-makers and film lovers around the world and 3) to promote the Asian film scene as a whole, together with film makers from Asia.

ORGANIZERS
We Are One Singapore Pte Ltd is the organizer & owner of Red Dot Cinema. It is a Singapore based company located at 5 Prince George's Park, National University of Singapore, Singapore 118404.

We Are One Singapore (WAOS) is a team of dedicated individuals who believe in empowering community events that give positive impact to our society. We believe that anyone with brilliant event ideas should be given support to make their ideas come true. Our aim is to support communities in creating successful events through sharing of know-how, crowdsourcing, talent matching, sponsorship & crowdfunding.

 

LICENSING & DISTRIBUTION

FIlmmakers will license their films to Red Dot Cinema for screening with our screening partners in different part of the world. At present, we seek the understanding of the filmmaker that there will be no licensing fee involved, as it will be a voluntary partnership between the filmmakers and Red Dot Cinema in promoting their works to global audience at physical screening as well as through online channels.

There is no restriction of premiere screenings for new films, we welcome past works from filmmakers that are worth sharing with the world. 

Red Dot Cinema distribute your films only to our screening partners across the globe with strict terms & conditions in regards to screening right & copy right issues. Submission of films to Red Dot Cinema is free.

Red Dot Cinema aims to be the leading platform for Asian short films to reach out to a global audience. We hope that you will consider Red Dot Cinema as a key target in your film's festival or distribution strategy.

 

USE OF ENTRIES

1. Selected entries will be included in the program for Red Dot Cinema. A DVD with selected entries will be distributed to each of our screening partners wordwide for their one-off independent screenings. Not re-distribution, replication, unauthorised screenings of the DVD is allowed. 

2. Trailers, film stills, and posters of selected entries will be included in Red Dot Cinema's website & social media platform for publicity purposes. 

3. Selected entries will be included on Red Dot Cineme's video channels such as Youtube & Vimoe after the screening season has ended. 

GENERAL RULES
RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR 2014 SUBMISSIONS

The following is an explanation of the Rules and Guidelines governing the submissions of a film to Red Dot Cinema. Compliance with these Rules and Guidelines is necessary in order to participate in the event. Submission of a film implies unconditional acceptance of the Rules & Guidelines, therefore, please carefully read through the Rules prior to submitting your film. If you have any questions, please contact the organiser at hi@weareonesingapore.com

 
1. Red Dot Cinema accepts submissions for films in the following categories: Animated, Computer graphic, Art, Documentary, Experimental, International, Narrative Short (under 40 minutes) and Student Film. Premiere screening is not required, we welcome past works from filmmakers, even after they have been shown in other film festivals or distributed online.

2. The Entrant/s submitting the film must hold all legal rights for the submission, as well as all necessary clearances for public exhibition. 

3. The Filmmaker/s retain/s all submission and intellectual property rights.

4. Please submit a completed application form to hi@weareonesingapore.com. Only selected films will be contacted by Red Dot Cinema. Films may be submitted electronically via wetransfer.com

5. When selected, films may be submitted electronically via wetransfer.com. If it fails a copy of DVD will be required. 

6. To submit film via WeTransfer: Log onto the website, enter e-mail addresses, and submit your film.  After submitting your film through WeTransfer, you may (optional) mail 2 copies of your DVD to our headquarters. Please clearly state necessary details on both DVDs and the outer packaging.

7. The Filmmaker/s is/are responsible for making sure all submission material arrives by the submission deadline indicated. If your film does not arrive by the deadline, it may not be considered to be screened at the event.

8. All films must be in English or with English subtitles. Non-English language films without subtitles will not be considered. You an contact hi@weareonesingapore.com for English subtitling service. 

9. Please test your WeTransfer link or DVD prior to submission to make sure they run properly and are not damaged.

10. Red Dot Cinema is not responsible for any damage to materials that occurred while in transit. If your film arrives damaged, we will contact you to request another copy.

11. Filmmakers are allowed to submit more than one film for the event provided that each film is submitted separately and meet Red Dot Cinema guidelines. Please do not send a compilation DVD composed of films for separate entries.

12. Filmmakers are allowed to resubmit a film that was previously submitted provided significant changes were made and all requirements are met. When re-submitting the film, include a brief letter detailing the changes made. 

13. A student submitting a film must provide a photocopy of a current and valid student ID or a letter from his/her school verifying enrollment.

14. Only complete entries will be processed.

15. The Filmmaker is responsible for all shipping costs, domestic or international.

16. Materials submitted for Red Dot Cinema will not be returned.

17. All personal contact information is to remain confidential and not to be shared with any third parties.

18. Red Dot Cinema reserves the right to use images from films selected in the event for marketing purposes. 

19. Please do not send press kits unless otherwise requested.

 

 

By submitting an entry, entrants agree to the following entry rules.

 

 

• Although it is permitted to submit an entry that will be submitted or has already been submitted to another contest or event, the entrant creator(s) must consent to the uses of the entry described above and there must be no conflict regarding multiple submission of the entry. (Provide detailed information on any multiple submissions, including the name of the other contest(s), dates held, and the results announced.)

 

• The organizer will be authorized to use submitted entries as described above with no liability for remuneration.

 

• Submitted entries should be free of any 3rd party claims or objections regarding the uses described above. The entrant creator(s) must accept full responsibility for any infringement of rights or compensation for damages from other parties, and the organizer and its associates can in no way be held liable. These provisions apply to the total content used in the entry, including video images, voices, music, photographs, designs, etc.

 

• Any entry that infringes on the rights of a 3rd party or for which consent for the uses described above cannot be obtained may be excluded from the program. In addition, if it is subsequently discovered that consent for the uses described above cannot be obtained for a selected entry, the organizer reserves the right to nullify selection.

 

 

• Submitted entries will not be returned. While care will be exercised in the handling and storage of the submitted entries, the organizer will not be held liable for any damage resulting from unforeseen circumstances, etc. (When submitting an entry, it is recommended that the entrant creator(s) keep a copy in the unlikely event the entry is lost or damaged.)

 

 

 

Copyrights

 

(1)Submitted entries must be original works and must not infringe on any copyrights, likeness rights, trademark rights or personal privacy rights, or violate the rules of public order and standard decency.

 

(2) Regarding music, original songs or music should be used as much as possible. When using existing music (including free materials), it is important that there is no possibility of infringement that would hinder the uses of the entries described above.

 

(3) If existing music is performed or arranged by the entrant creator(s) or other persons, consent to the uses of the entries described above must be provided.

 

(4) When using existing music, images, or other material (including free materials) to which a 3rd party possesses rights, that must be clearly stated on the Entry Description Sheet, with a copy of the 3rd party’s consent form attached.

 

(5)The use of existing music, images, or other material could result in fees being required for the uses of the entries described above. If this occurs, the entrant creator(s) will be responsible for the payment of such fees. 

 

 

 

 

If you are a film maker creating

films in Asia or on Asian topics,

and would like to submit your

creations for Red Dot Cinema,

let's talk.