TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS
Entry fees:
Since all film festivals have an operating cost, we need to charge an entry fee. We urge you to use the early bird discount. For fees and Charges please see Filmfreeway or Festhome for submitting a film to the festival. All the films are to be submitted digitally Only through Vimeo Links or any other private links.
Early Bird Submission Deadline Until 15th JULY 2021
Regular Deadline Until 15th AUG 2021
Late Deadline Until 20TH AUG 2021
Notification Date: 20th AUG 2021
Please read all Film Festival policies carefully before applying.
A. Complete Entry Form [download from Home page]
B. Your film poster, Synopsis, Brief about Director
C. Link to Trailer and Film
D. Submit Now - Email the details to thefilmymonks@gmail.com
More Information
Dates and Venues
POP CANDI MUSIC FESTIVAL is a premier new age festival that is completely ONLINE. It is your chance to get your MUSIC into the Festival and be a part of the competition and digital screenings.
POP CANDI MUSIC FESTIVAL will take place in SEPT 2021. Shortlisted MUSIC shall be communicated via Filmfreeway or Festhome. The results will be announced digitally.
Competition
Entries will be assessed and successful submission will be programmed for screening and enter the Festival competition. If your film is selected we reserve the right to show your film on our digital platform for the period of the festival.
Formats & Entry Charges
For the selection process, a private link in Mp4 HD / MP3 with a minimum 1K resolution format video is to be shared. The final date for submissions is as communicated on Freeway/Festhome website. The film may be shot in any format. However, we recommend 16:9 / 16:9 Full Height Anamorphic -HD.
Selection
You must have completed the work no earlier than three years preceding the date of the submission deadline.
Screening
The Digital Screening schedule will be announced after the final submission deadline. We require permission to screen the film on our platform for at least 1 month. Either a Festival Jury or People Choice poll votes will select the final award-winning entry.
Clearance & copyrights
All entries must obtain the appropriate copyright clearances (i.e. music, images, etc). Failure to do so will result in the entry being disqualified from the competition. You will need to submit the attached form with details and indemnifying the organizer The Filmy Monks LLP from disputes if any.
The publicity
we reserve the right to use extracts from submissions for festival publicity and marketing purposes, before, during, and after the POP CANDI MUSIC FESTIVAL. You will be required to provide: press materials, high res stills from the music, poster, music video or promo (in HD if available), and a headshot/photograph of the Director.
Content Categories
POP CANDI MUSIC FESTIVAL is open for all genres of music. Background score or music from Short Films, Features, Documentaries and Web Series shall also be considered.
Judging Criteria
We are looking for original, creative, and high-quality MUSIC production. Your MUSIC will be assessed on narrative structure, LYRICS, and production techniques.
If your MUSIC is selected for the Festival, you will have the opportunity to screen your work on an international platform. POP CANDI MUSIC FESTIVAL will promote your MUSIC through its social media. However, to maximize your MUSIC's success, it would be helpful if you also generate hype and interest in your project. Please be sure to avoid misrepresentation of the POP CANDI MUSIC FESTIVAL in your marketing.
Disclaimer
All decisions are reserved by POP CANDI MUSIC FESTIVAL Organisers i.e The Filmy Monks LLP and they will stand all binding. Any disputes with respect of any matter relating to the POP CANDI MUSIC FESTIVAL shall be subjected to the exclusive jurisdiction of Mumbai, India courts.
Each project category that demonstrates outstanding craftsmanship, storytelling, and technical achievement will receive the POP CANDI MUSIC FESTIVAL Award. Official Selections are viewed by our team of judges.
AWARD CATEGORIES
BEST ALBUM
BEST SINGER
BEST MUSIC
BEST SONG
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
BEST LYRICS
