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Awards

1. Best Domestic Harmony Award,
2. Wildlife Explorer Award,
3. Excellence in Animal Advocacy,
4. Outstanding Animation Award,
5. Cinematic Safari Award (Best Cinematography),
6. Comedy in the Animal Kingdom Award,
7. Inspirational Animal Story Award,
8. Heart in Frame: Award for Cinema on Animal Protection,
9. Young Filmmaker Award (for filmmakers under 18),
10. People's Choice Animal Film Award,
11. Environmental Conservation Achievement.

1. Submission Guidelines:
- Films duration must be between 3 and 91 min.
- Submissions should be related to the festival theme: animals, home animals, wild animals, or rescued animals.

2. Format:
- Acceptable formats include MP4
- Films must be submitted with English subtitles if the language is not English.
3. Eligibility:
- Open to filmmakers of all ages and experience levels.
- Films produced within the last 2 years are eligible for submission.
4. Originality:
- Submitted films must be the original work of the filmmaker.
- Proper permissions must be obtained for any copyrighted material used.
5. Judging Criteria:
- Films will be evaluated based on creativity, storytelling, relevance to the theme, and overall production quality.
- The decision of the jury is final.
6. Notification:
- Selected filmmakers will be notified by [check notification date].
- Details on screening schedules and additional requirements will be provided to selected filmmakers.
7. Screening Rights:
- By submitting a film, filmmakers grant the festival the right to screen the film during the event.
- The festival may use clips for promotional purposes.
9. Technical Requirements:
- Video file MP4 HD720p,
- Filmmakers are responsible for ensuring the quality of their submissions.
10. Prizes:
- Prizes will be awarded to winners in various categories.
- The festival organizers reserve the right to adjust or substitute prizes.

12. Code of Conduct:
- Respectful and inclusive content is expected.
- Any form of discrimination or offensive material will result in disqualification.
13. Attendee Conduct:
- Festival attendees are expected to adhere to the code of conduct and respect the filmmakers and fellow audience members.
14. Rights and Ownership:
- Filmmakers retain all rights to their work but grant the festival the right to screen during the event.
15. Amendments:
- The festival organizers reserve the right to make changes to the rules and guidelines if necessary.

General

Rules

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