• The 2010 Festival is open to first time, amateur and professional filmmakers of ANY age
• Your film can be any style or genre
• Films must be less than 8 minutes (Including titles & credits)
• ENTRIES CLOSE 9PM FEBRUARY 24th, 2010 *(TBC)
• You (the producer or director) must have the appropriate copyright license for any music used in your film
• Films made since 2004 are also eligible for entry
• Your film may have been screened at other festivals
• Your film must be entered in 16:9 widescreen format (More info here soon on how to convert 4:3 to 16:9)
  

• LAST FESTIVAL SAW OVER $20,000AUD awarded in cash & prizes
• A complete Official Prize list for 2010 will be announced soon
• Prizes will be made up of CASH & PRODUCTS

NISEKO JAPAN SCREENINGS

Will be held in the first weeks of March 2010 in Niseko, Hirafu

Details will be nnounced soon

Select films may also be included in our official DVD release which ensures your film is seen by people all over the world.

Select films will also be shown to TV  & Internet audiences through a variety of programs on free to air, pay and specialist television networks.

• 1 x viewing copy of your film on DVD (format +or -)
• 1 x copy of your film on a mini DV Cassette as an avi File OR
  
• 1 x copy of your film on DVD as an avi or data file
  
• 1 x completed Entry form
• 1 x completed and signed Terms and Conditions form
• 2 x colour stills (different images) of your film (on CD)
• 1 x non refundable entry fee of $2,000 JPY

IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE SAVING YOUR FILM AS AN AVI OR DATA FILE, DO NOT LET A LITTLE THING LIKE THAT STOP YOUR MASTERPIECE FROM BEING IN THE FLAKE FILM FESTIVAL.

• Has been tested in a home DVD player and works
  
• Is clearly labelled with your film title, duration,producer name and phone number
• You have accurately completed and included ALL necessary forms
• Is suitable to been seen by the masses!!!

Film entries are to be delivered to:
SKI JAPAN C/ Flake Film Festival, 170-304, Aza Yamada, Kutchan Cho, Abuta Gun, Hokkaido, Japan, 044-0081

Or Hand delivered to SKI JAPAN. COM HQ on Route 343 Niseko, Hirafu

Music is often a key part to any successful short film, however you MUST remember that all music in your film must have the appropriate copyright agreements/ license.

YOUR FILM WILL NOT BE SCREENED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE APPROPRIATE COPYRIGHT LICENSE.

A copyright agreement or license is simply a document from the author/ owner/ distributor/ of the work/ music, giving permission for its use.

With regards already released music/ songs, you will have to contact the relevant record company to obtain permission for the use of the music, whether it be in whole or part.(This can take 4-6 weeks, if not longer, so get it sorted ASAP)

We strongly encourage you to:

• Produce your own music
• Use original music produced by a friend/ local band/ local school (Clearance is much easier, cheaper and faster- it's also another way that we can support our friends in the music bizz)
  
• Use Australian music
• Go to APRA (Australasian Performing Rights Association) website for info about obtaining a license and also a list of easy to obtain Australian music www.apra.com.au
  
• Use copyright free music- available from a variety of websites and music libraries
  
• Not use popular or well known songs

Please ensure the basis of your film is of a standard that will allow us to screen it. The Flake Film Festival reserves the right to reject any film entry, which is thought to be inappropriate or distasteful to our audience.
The office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC) allows the FFF a classification exemption which is the equivalent to a MA 15+ classification rating.
You can find these guidleines at www.oflc.gov.au

FAQ's- Frequently Asked Questions will be available here soon

MOST OF ALL, REMEMBER- THE FLAKE FILM FESTIVAL TEAM ARE HERE FOR YOU-we are happy to help, guide and provide free advice to you.... anytime.... just call or email us. good luck.... love you long time... the fff team.