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16th Jaipur International Film Festival-JIFF 2024

January 5 to 9, 2024, JIFF-2024 Jaipur INDIA
WELCOME to New Emerging Film Capital of India & the World - Jaipur.
WORLD'S BIGGEST COMPETITIVE FILM FESTIVAL

This form only for Short Documentary, Short Fiction, Short Animation
Ad Film, Web Series & Mobile Film

ORGANISED BY
Jaipur International Film Festival Trust
As a not-for-profit organisation
Registered under 12A & 80G
(Support this festival & take benefit under 80G)

Your donations are ultimately for the Cinema, Tourism, Art and Culture
We need continuous efforts for promotion, conservation and preservation. Film is an art form that
integrates several art forms. Therefore, it needs bigger efforts for promotion, conservation and
preservation. We are moving on the path of promoting and executing these ideas.

Every donation to JIFF TRUST is eligible for 50% deduction under Section 80G of the Indian
Income Tax. By donating to JIFF TRUST.

Be a part of World’s Largest & Most Secure Film Library

& Library Academy Awards
(For Membership and Film Submission)
For more: - http://worldslargestfilmlibrary.org

SIX CATEGORIES AND ONE FORM

Duration for competition category: 1 minute to 45 minutes
(Only for Documentary Film/s & Short Fiction Film/s,
for Animation Film/s 30 Minute/s, For Ad Film/s 10 Minute, For Web Series 30
Minute/s & for Mobile Film/s (Especially on Social Issues) 30 Minute/s)

ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATIONS & ALL LANGUAGES ARE
ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS

Film Submission Deadlines:

Early Bird Deadline: August 15th, 2023
Regular deadline: September 15th, 2023
Late deadline: October 15th, 2023
Extended Deadline: November 15th, 2023
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Final Deadline: December 10, 2023

ENTRY FEES*

Rs. 1500/- Indian rupees OR US $30 (for early bird deadline)

Rs. 2000/- Indian rupees OR US $40 (for regular deadline)
Rs. 2500/- Indian rupees OR US $50 (for late deadline)
Rs. 3000/- Indian rupees OR US $60 (for extended/final deadline)

Online submission facility available on: http://www.jiffindia.org/entryform.html

Pay through PayPal, mail id is: jiffjaipur@rediffmail.com

Or Use this link for PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/JaipurInternational

Pay through Paytm: 8003937961 or 9828934481 (Google pay)

AC DETAILS: The entry form/application will be considered only on receipt of Administrative

film submission entry fee of AS ABOVE DEADLINES by Cash or Demand Draft or Cheque,
or money transfer in favour of Jaipur International Film Festival Trust
(Current Account number-10331131000292),
IFS Code/Swift / Sort Code: PUNB0103310.
Bank Name & Address: - Punjab National Bank (PNB), Khadi Board Branch, Bajaj Nagar,
Near BSNL office, J L N Road, Jaipur, India)

FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT FROM OUT OF INDIA

FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT FROM ABROAD SWIFT Code / BIC: PUNBINBBISB
FOR CREDIT TO A/C Current account number-10331131000292 of Punajb National Bank
(PNB), New Delhi, INDIA for further Credit to current A/C Number: 10331131000292 of
JAIPUR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TRUST With their KHADI BOARD, Punajb
National Bank, NEAR BSNL OFFCE, BAJAJ NAGAR, JLN ROAD, JAIPUR

*Donation
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ENTRY FORM
16 Jaipur International Film Festival-JIFF 2024
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January 5 to 9, 2024, JIFF-2024 Jaipur INDIA

For Short Fiction, Short Documentary, Short Animation, Ad Film, Web Series & Mobile Film

1. Original Title of the Film: ________________________________________________

Title in English: __________________________________________

Country of Origin: _________________________________________

Director of the film: __________________________________________

Email id: __________________________________________
Mobile no.: __________________________________________

Subject of The film (film based on which subject/s):

__________________________________________

Online screener link: _________________________________________

Password: _________________________________________

Please choose any one from below, regarding your submission, it is:
Art Film □ Commercial Film □ Other: ___________________

Please tick, if your film/s based on any (one) subject/s from below:

Political□ Sports□ Women □ Child □ Wildlife □

War and Peace □ Comedy Film□ Romantic Film□
Horror Film□ Current issue□ (any, happened before a year of the festival)
(Will eligible if received minimum 5 films in each category)

Other□……………….

Premier status:-
World premier□ Asian premier□ Indian premier□
Rajasthan premier□ Jaipur premier□

If you want submit for below award, please choose anyone:-

For Best Asian Film □ For Best European Film □ For Best American Film □
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One line synopsis of the film:

________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

2. Name and Address of the Producer/Production Company/Film School:

If you are student film maker, please specify about your Institute
________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

Tel.No. ____________________________ Mobile No. __________________________

Email: _____________________________Website: _____________________________

Country: _________________________________________

3. A- Synopsis of the Film –Not less than 150 words and

B- About Director –Not less then 150 words (please attach)

4. Language: English □ Original Language: ………………………………………..

Any other language, please specify: Dubbed □ Subtitled □

5. Year of production: 2021□ 2022□ 2023□

6. Category: Short Fiction Film□ Documentary Short Film□ □Ad Film

Animation Short Film□ Web Series□ Mobile Short Film□

Please confirm from below if your film is made by crowdfunding and/or Co-Production
This films made by Crowdfunding □
This films made by/with Co-Production □

Name of Co-Production/Producers
________________________________________________________________

Name of Co-Production Countries:

________________________________________________________________

7. Casting: (please attach)

8. Format: PAL NTSC

(Please send two DVD or online screener/link with password for preview and download)
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9. Duration: (Maximum 45 Minutes for Short Fiction Film/s, & Documentary Film/s, for
Animation film, Mobile Film/s & Web Series-30 minute/s, see eligibility regulations)
________________________________________

10. Has the film been shown at any other festival? If yes, indicate festival:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

11. Has the film won any awards? If yes, indicate details:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

12. Shooting Location:

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

13. Your film release or not yet:

It’s Released In Theatres □
Where: ………………… Year & Month: …………………….
Online □ Online Link: …………………………………………..

It’s Not Released Yet □

14. Censorship (if you have censorship certificate from Govt. of India, please attach, But
Censorship will not be applicable to any films / videos entered in the festival)

15. You want to submit your film for Library Academy Awards/World Largest & Most
Secure Film Library

Yes No
for more: http://libraryacademyawards.org / http://worldslargestfilmlibrary.org
If yes,
Why…………………………………………………………………………………………

If no,
Why…………………………………………………………………………………………

Your feedback will help to improve the Library world and Library Academy Awards.

15. You want to submit Audio Song, Song A/V, Music and Album, Poster, Screenplay
and Live Performance at JIFF 2023

Yes No for more: www.jiffindia.org

If yes,
Why…………………………………………………………………………………………
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If no,
Why…………………………………………………………………………………………

16. Any other/detail:

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

WRITE THE ORIGINAL NAME AS BELOW FOR AWARDS (If won):

SCRIPT WRITER ………………………………………………

DIRECTOR ………………………………………………
FILM EDITOR ………………………………………………
CINEMATOGRAPHER ………………………………………………
SOUND EDITOR ………………………………………………
ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE ………………………………………………
ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE ………………………………………………

I have read the Regulations of the Jaipur International Film Festival -India and accept
them. The information supplied in this form is true and accurate.

Signature

Date:
Place: Name and Designation

Official stamp/Seal
(If you are independent and freelancer & you do not have seal/stamp, just avoid it)
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Eligibility Regulations:

1. All films / documentaries shot on film or Video (Analog / Digital format) between January
2021 to 2024 within a running duration of 30 seconds to 45 minutes are eligible for the festival.

2. Entries of all films / documentaries (hereafter collectively called Films) shall be accepted only
in DVD/BLURAY format OR ONLINE SCREENER. After nomination, please send ONLINE
SCREENER or 2 BLURAY without watermark and any Advertisement.

3. There shall be six categories in the festival: short fiction film, documentary short film,
animation short film, mobile short film and web series.
A- To be eligible for short film category competition section, a film must be less than 45
minutes in duration
B- Documentary competition section must not exceed duration of more than 45 minutes
C- Animation competition section must not exceed duration of more than 30 minutes
D- Web Series (each episode) and Mobile film competition section must not exceed
duration of more than 30 minutes
E- Ad film competition section must not exceed duration of more than 10 minutes

4. If a film is not eligible to be entered in any category (short fiction film, animation film,
documentary film, ad film, web series and mobile film) will be eligible for Critic Film and non
competition section.

5. If language of the film is other than English, it must be dubbed or sub-titled in English.

6. Films may be entered by any organization, agency, individual producer or director.

7. Selection of films / videos for JIFF 2024 will be done by a committee whose decision will be
final. However, Festival Authorities reserve the right to accept or reject any film that is likely to
offend sentiments, feelings or sensibilities of any caste, community, religion and sect or is likely
to promote racism or ill will in the society.

8. A complete screening schedule of selected films shall be put up on the festival website: around
December 21, 2023. (Its fixed date for every year)

9. Transportation and insurance costs of DVDs/BLURAYs/DCP’s related documents,

photographs and publicity materials from the country of origin to the Festival Office shall be
borne by the applicant.

10. JIFF 2024 would be allowed to use all photographs and publicity materials received along
with the Entry and the same will not be returned to the entrants.

11. Student / Diploma films / videos cannot be considered as Director's First film.

12. Censorship will not be applicable to any films / videos entered in the festival.

13. The Festival Authorities will have the right to screen (maximum 5 screening) in different
cities of India on non-commercial basis.
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14. For promotional / publicity purposes, excerpts from any film entered in the festival may be
shown on any Television network / Internet or related media during the festival period.

15. Entry Forms with incorrect / inadequate / illegible / ambiguous particulars will not be
considered.

16. DVDs submitted for selection will be considered as final and no changes will be entertained
after submission. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to submit DVDs without any
physical / quality defects.

17. Prize and certificate will be awarded to the director (s) or producer(s) of the film. For any
duties, fees and charges accrued from the transporting of the trophy, will be covered by the
recipient, not the Festival organisers.

18. All shortlisted entries will receive a certificate. (Cost of certificate production and courier
charges will be covered by the submitter or Director or producer, if you are coming in JIFF please
collect, your participation certificate in special programme for certificate distribution during the
festival, there will be no charges.)

19. Anybody can submit one or more than one entry. There is no limit for submission.

20. Films once selected and submitted for the final screening will not be allowed to be withdrawn
under any circumstances, until the Festival is over.

21. The Festival proposes to have a maximum of 5 screenings per film as per FIAPF Regulations
for non-competitive festivals and competitive specialised festivals which allow for a maximum of
5 screenings per film.

22. DVD’s or Online Preview link for Selection

DVD’s or online preview links of films may also be sent for purposes of selection
(selection committee of 16th JIFF) only so as to reach the Festival Director not later than
15th December, 2023. DVD’s may also be sent through diplomatic channels. Or send
online preview link with secure password.

23. Participation in the Festival implies acceptance of these Regulations.

24. There will be separate awards for Ad Film, Web Series and Mobile film competition section.
For Web Series - Top three web series
For Mobile film - Top three films
For Ad film - Top three ad films

24. Decisions of the Festival Authorities regarding all matters not expressly provided for in these
regulations or which require interpretation of the clauses mentioned above shall be final and
binding on all parties.

www.jiffindia.org
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FILM ENTRIES HAS TO BE SENT THROUGH POST/CURRIER

AT THE FESTIVAL OFFICE or

SEND BY EMAIL SUBMISSION FORM with ONLINE SCREENER

Please send your film entry on this address

Jaipur International Film Festival-JIFF

F1, T-138, , Narayan Vihar
Near SBI & Bhakhar Paradise
Gopalpura Bypass Road
Jaipur 302020 India
Mob: 91+800 3937 961

SOME CLARIFICATION/IMPORTANT NOTE:-

PROCESS OF SUBMITTING THE FILM:

You can choose any one option for film/screenplay etc. submission:-
1. Submit your film online through filmfreeway etc. for more-
http://jiffindia.org/entryform.html
2. Submit your film with entry form (Do sign on last page of the form, scan/take photo and
attached in email), online screener with password and check points details from below.
Pay fee online and send us the proof at – myjiffindia@gmail.com
3. Send your film by Post/Courier with entry form, 2 DVD and cheque/DD of the fee at
festival address or ONLINE SCREENER.

WAYS OF PAYING FEE:

You can transfer entry fee in our account mentioned at first page in submission form or deposit
fee cash in JIFF account and send us deposit/transfer proof (with transfer date, place, account
name and bank name) for verification at myjiffindia@gmail.com

We accept YouTube link, Vimeo link, we transfer etc. for screener/pre

selection/preview.

We accept film released on YouTube.

JIFF accept released film between last year January to Current year
December and unreleased films also.
We accept ALL FORMATS, ALL GENRES, ALL DURATIONS*, ALL LANGUAGES ARE
ACCEPTED FROM ALL CONTINENTS
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Following points may please be noted/checked before submission/sending the entry:

1. Complete entry form with signature

2. 2 DVD’s of the film or Online screener link with password
3. Synopsis of the Film -150 words and 20 words both
4. About Director (Bio Data)-150 words
5. Entry fee
6. Photograph of Director of film
7. Still photographs of film (minimum two)
8. Production still (minimum two)
9. Poster (if any)
10. Censorship (if you have censorship certificate from Govt. of India, please attach)
11. A customs invoice (mostly for those film makers who are sending the film/s from out of
India) should be included in this consignment which should be clearly marked:
'FESTIVAL MATERIAL - CULTURAL VALUE'.

NOTE: Festival office will confirm delivery of parcels which are included in your confirmation
email. 

Please send the above material by email at myjiffindia@gmail.com

If you are sending your film by post please send only form & DVD with fee proof.

GOOD NEWS FOR ALL FILM MAKERS:-

Now JIFF will try to prepare the selection committee report with clear notes (as
written by selection committee members) on viewing sheet and will share with all
film makers (nominated and all other submitted films)

JIFF special committee members will prepare a report with audience feedback &
audience photograph/s for all nominated and winning films during the film
screening in the festival.

JOIN US at JIFF 2024

CO-PRODUCTION MEET (International)
Crowdfunding session (emerging financial source for filmmaking)
Web Series Talk and Special Dialogue on Mobile Film Making on Social Issues

JIFF VILLAGE (INTERNATIONAL)

JIFF village is the new heart of the festival. The Village International will offer a meeting and film
screenings place for national, regional and international film schools from all over the world.

Participating institutions can organise professional events such as contract signings, press
conferences, parties or announcements of new projects, It is place to meet with your current and
future partners.
ARRIVALS OF EACH PASSING YEAR STUDENTS and THEIR WORK/S.
Write us for booking at: myjiffindia@gmail.com

NEW CATEGORIES
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(You can mention in the submission form according to your submission eligibility or
write us for any support at myjiffindia@gmail.com)

JAIPUR CRITICS – For feature fiction films only, best film award from film critics.

HONORARY ASIA - We welcome you in JIFF as senior and experienced film producer
and director. This category is only for Asian continent for feature fiction films, who have
produced/directed minimum 5 films in their respective career, we request you to please
submit your film/s produced/released/un released after 1st Jan. 2022 or film in post-
production. It is non-competitive international nominations category, in this category will
screen top two or three films out of all submissions.

WELCOME REGARD - For directors and producers 1st feature fiction film, in other
words this submission should be first project/film as a director or producer. It is non-
competitive international nominations category, in this category will screen top two or
three films out of all submissions.
THESE ARE DIFFERENT SUBMISSION BETWEEN MAIN SUBMISSIONS IN
THE FEATURE FILM (FICTION) CATEGORY.

OLD IS GOLD - screenings (by invitation only)

Films made by Crowdfunding (mention in the submission form)
Films made by/with Co-Production (mention in the submission form)
Web Series (up to 30 minute/s)
Mobile Film - especially on Social Issues (film should be shoot by mobile camera, up
to 30 minute/s)

NEW CATEGORIES FROM JIFF 2020:

1. Critics judging (Exclusive category in JIFF only) for World Premiere and films
are not released yet.

AWARDS FOR SHORT FICTION FILM CATEGORY:

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1. BEST SHORT FILM

2. BEST SCRIPT
3. BEST DIRECTOR
4. BEST EDITOR
5. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER
6. BEST SOUND EDITOR
7. BEST ACTOR IN LEADING ROLE
8. BEST ACTRESS IN LEADING ROLE
9. SPECIAL JURY MENTION

OTHER AWARDS (Will be eligible if minimum 5 films received in one category)

BELOW AWARDS DEPENDS ON ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

10. BEST POLITICAL FILM

11. BEST SPORTS FILM
12. BEST WOMEN FILM
13. BEST CHILDREN FILM
14. BEST WILDLIFE FILM
15. BEST WAR AND PEACE FILM
16. BEST COMEDY FILM
17. BEST ROMANTIC FILM
18. BEST HORROR FILM
19. BEST CURRENT ISSUE FILM
20 to 22. BEST FILM FROM EACH CONTINENT (LIKE ASIA, EUROPE,
AMERICA, AFRICA)

FOR SHORT DOCUMENTARY – TOP THREE AND SPECIAL JURY MENTION

FOR SHORT ANIMATION – TOP THREE AND SPECIAL JURY MENTION
FOR WEB SERIES - TOP THREE WEB SERIES AND SPECIAL JURY MENTION
FOR MOBILE FILM - TOP THREE FILMS AND SPECIAL JURY MENTION

NOTIFICATION DATE: (These are fixed dates for every year)

For First list: 5 November (including all films which submitted till regular deadline)
For 2nd list with final nominations (films submitted with final/late deadline): 5 December

Festival Programme will be live on website: 21st December

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SAVE THE NATURE-SAVE THE MONEY

Our humble request to you is that kindly do not take out the print of all the pages
(1 to 12). Instead, kindly take the print out of pages 4 to 7 only, put your signatures on the
last page, and post it to us. Kindly help us in conserving the nature.