The Lutas Negros Oriental Film Festival (Philippines) is accepting short films (10-30 minutes) from Visayan filmmakers until September 5, 2023.

About the festival:
The festival aims to encourage and develop the culture of storytelling through film. It exposes aspiring filmmakers to a wider network of film industry leaders and storytellers in the Philippines. Aside from film screenings, lectures, workshops, and mentoring sessions, special awards were afforded to the films that possess artistry and creativity in the said art form.

Eligibility:
– The festival is open to all amateur or professional filmmakers living in the Visayas Region.
– Films must have been produced between 2022 – 2023.
– Films should be between 10 – 30 minutes in length.
– Films submitted shouldn’t be a previous entry of the LFF and programmed for Cinema Rehiyon.
– The filmmakers are relatively FREE to choose any subject for their films. However, it is encouraged to show restraint when it comes to portraying explicit sexuality or violence. Storylines that denigrate religion, race, body type, physical handicap or sexual orientations are frowned upon.
– No film is allowed to advocate murder and torture, racism, pedophilia, misogyny, or homophobia- unless done in an ironic mode, or done to render these issues in serious and provocative light meant to provide a better understanding of such issues but without the intention of glorifying them.
– The entries may use English or Cebuano, but all are encouraged to use the latter.
– All entries must have English subtitles for foreign viewers.
– All music- including the songs and score- must be original. The use of prerecorded and copyrighted materials is prohibited, unless a license agreement has been obtained.
– All selected films must send representatives to participate in all of the Master Classes and activities of the festival.
– Submission Fee: Free
– Deadline: September 5, 2023

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: Official PDF File

To submit your entries please email lutasfilmfestival(at)gmail.com

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