THE FILAM CREATIONS CHALLENGE

THE FILAM CREATIONS CHALLENGE

The deadline has passed. We look forward to seeing you in November at our film festival.

THE PROMPTS: Every Film Must Use the Following

PROP:  A BALL
LINE: Be the Best Version of yourself
THEME: HEALING

WHAT IS THE FILAM CREATIONS CHALLENGE?

FilAm Creative’s FilAm Creations Challenge is a film competition in which teams led by Filipino and Asian artists will complete a 5-7 minute short film, to be screened in competition at the FilAm Creations Challenge Screening & FACFF Kick-off party,  The finalists will advance and screen at the 2nd annual FilAm Creative Film Festival.

All genres of narrative fiction will be accepted as long as they adhere to the following criteria:

At least one of the following must be of Filipino descent: director, writer, producer, or principal actor

  • The film must be at least five minutes in length, but may not exceed seven minutes

  • All films must be consistent with the mission statement of FilAm Creative; FilAm Creative, Inc. reserves the right to disqualify any film, without refund, for violating rules and procedures of the competition 

  • All film teams must appoint a representative to serve as the project’s official point of contact for the FACC.  Each representative will be responsible for ensuring the film adhere’s to the rules and regulations as set forth by FilAm Creative

  • All films must include a line of dialogue and less than $20 prop, and both of which will be picked live and announced on August 11th at the Kick-off event.

  • The film must be a new, original work that has been produced within the timeline of the competition and will world premiere at the FilAm Creations Challenge Screening

  • FilAm Creative Board of Directors, Executive Chairs, and Leadership Staff are prohibited from participating in principal acting roles or any "above the line" positions (writer/director/producer).

FilAm Creations OFFICIAL Rules & REGULATIONS

Official Filmmaking Period
In the United States, the FilAm Creations Film Challenge will start on August 11, 2024, at the Kick-off event, where prompts will be announced, and will end on September 18, 2024, at 11:59 PM (PST). The days of the week may vary in other countries.

To Enter
To register for the FilAm Creations Film Challenge, follow the instructions found on www.filamcreativefilmfestival.org. Each team must register before submitting their film.

Team Registration Deadlines:

Early Bird Registration: August 11, 2024 @ 11:59PM (PST) - $75 per team

Regular Registration: August 18, 2024 @ 11:59PM (PST) - $85 per team

Late Registration: August 25, 2024 @11:59PM (PST) - $95 per team

****Deadline for Film Submissions*** September 18, 2024 @ 11:59PM (PST)

Production Costs
All costs associated with the production of the Entry are solely the responsibility of the Entrant.

Judging of Entries
An Audience Participation Award will determine which films advance to the FilAm Creative Film Festival this upcoming Fall 2024.

Kickoff Event
Entrants do not have to be physically present at the Kickoff Event on August 11, 2024. The prompts announced that day will be posted online at www.filamcreativefilmfestival.org

Designated Team Leader
If a group of individuals chooses to collaborate on an entry, they must appoint one person as the team's representative to submit the entry to the FilAm Creations Challenge, agree to these Official Rules, sign the Team Leader's Agreement, and accept any prize on behalf of the group. FilAm Creations, FilAm Creative, Inc. and the Project Parties are not responsible for any disputes that may arise among team members related to the project.

Basic Requirements of the Project
All genres of narrative fiction will be accepted as long as they adhere to the following criteria:

  • At least one of the following must be of Filipino descent: director, writer, producer, or principal actor.

  • The film must be at least five minutes in length, but may not exceed seven minutes.

  • All films must be consistent with the mission statement of FilAm Creative; FilAm Creative, Inc. reserves the right to disqualify any film, without refund, for violating rules and procedures of the competition.

  • All film teams must appoint a representative to serve as the project’s official point of contact for the FilAm Creations Film Challenge (FACC). Each representative will be responsible for ensuring the film adheres to the rules and regulations set forth by FilAm Creative.

  • All films must include a line of dialogue and a prop costing less than $20, both of which will be picked live and announced on August 11th at the Kick-off event.

  • The film must be a new, original work that has been produced within the timeline of the competition and will world premiere at the FilAm Creations Challenge Screening.

  • FilAm Creative Board of Directors, Executive Chairs, and Leadership Staff are prohibited from participating in principal acting roles or any "above the line" positions (writer/director/producer).

Project Terms of Submission
By entering the FilAm Creations Film Challenge, each participant confirms that they hold all rights to the entry they are submitting, including the video or digital recording and any performances included, except for any materials provided by FilAm Creative for use in the project. Participants also confirm that they have obtained consent from everyone featured in their entry to grant the rights specified in these Official Rules and will provide copies of these permissions to the project organizers. By submitting an entry, participants agree to abide by the Official Rules and consent to indemnify and protect FilAm Creative, Inc., FilAm Creative Film Festival, the project organizers, and their affiliates, officers, directors, agents, co-branders, partners, and employees (collectively referred to as the "Project Indemnitees") from any claims, damages, expenses, costs (including reasonable legal fees), and liabilities (including settlements) brought by any third party related to the participant's entry materials or conduct during the project. This includes, but is not limited to, claims related to trademark, copyright, other intellectual property rights, publicity rights, privacy rights, or defamation. Participants also agree to release and hold FilAm Creative, Inc. , the Filam Creative Film Festival and the project organizers harmless from any claims that any advertising, presentation, web content, or other materials created by or on behalf of FilAm Creations or the project organizers infringe upon the rights of the participant's work as presented in their entry.

General Conditions
By participating, Entrants agree to these Official Rules, which are final and binding in all respects. The FilAm Creations Film Challenge is governed by the laws of the state of California, USA, and all claims must be resolved in the courts of California or the federal courts located in California.