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REGISTRATION: May 15-31, 2023

REGISTRATION:
May 15-31, 2023

Challengers will receive 3 mandatory parameters to integrate into their films and they will have 72 hours to complete their works. The entire CHALLENGE will take place from Thursday, June 1, at 8 PM, to Sunday, June 4, at 8 PM. Complete details >>>


RULES OF THE CHALLENGE

1. The Challenge is open to anyone over 18 years of age.

2. Individual filmmakers (the “Challenger”) may register, not teams (though filmmakers can work with as many or as few people as they like on the production of their film).

3. The films can be of any type (fiction, documentary, experimental, art film) or genre (comedy, drama, horror, science fiction, fantasy, etc.)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registration closes on May 31, at 9:30 PM (EDST), the day before Pitch Night.


PERIOD OF THE CHALLENGE

The entire Challenge will take place from Thursday, June 1, at 8 PM, to Sunday, June 4, at 8 PM (EDST). Challengers will have 72 hours to complete their works, no more, no less.


PARAMETERS & REQUIREMENTS

On Thursday, June 1, aka Pitch Night, the Challengers will be informed of the mandatory parameters to integrate into their films. The first two of these will be announced at Pitch Night; parameter 3, the curve ball, will be announced 24 hours later. They will include:

Parameter 1: Specific length (for ex., 3.5 minutes [or 210 seconds])

Parameter 2: Theme (for ex., “Discovery”)

Parameter 3: Cultural Inclusion/Reference. One of the following options:
a. An “Indian reference” (for ex., “The words ‘XXXXXX’ must be included in the dialogue.”); OR
b. A cultural object must be incorporated into the scene (for ex., a “dream catcher”).
OIFFA organizers will let the Challengers know what the Cultural Reference is 2 days into the Challenge.

The final films must be submitted on Sunday, June 4, at 8 PM, in the following format (screening-ready): 1920 × 1080 mp4, 48 Hertz.


ADVANTAGES, OBLIGATIONS & PRIZES

Each registered Challenger will receive:
1. Free access to any OIFFA film screening (depending on seating availability);

2. Free tickets to their own film’s screening.

Each registered Challenger must:
1. Attend the Festival (attendance is mandatory for the film to remain eligible in the Challenge);

2. Make him/herself available for Festival activities with other guests.

GRAND PRIZE
All registered Challengers will have the opportunity to win the $2,000 Grand Prize.

RUNNER-UP
The runner-up Challenger will receive a $500 Prize.


JURY

The winning films will be selected by a jury of 2 to 3 members.

They will judge the films based on which one best incorporated the Challenge’s parameters, as well as on script, cinematography, sound, acting (if fiction), etc.


SCREENINGS

All participating films will be screened locally, in an Ottawa theatre during OIFFA. The Festival takes place from June 13 to 17, 2023.

All Challengers will receive an all-access pass to OIFFA screenings, depending on seating availability. Smart dress or business casual.

Transportation will be provided from the Festival’s host hotel to the screenings ONLY for guests who are staying at the hotel.


SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Monday, May 15:
Registration opens online

Wednesday, May 31, 9:30 PM:
Registration closes

Thursday, June 1:
Pitch Night & Meet Up
Doors* open at 6 PM. Pitch will take place at 7 PM. Competition officially starts at 8 PM.

Challengers who are unable to attend the Pitch Night in person will be notified of the details via email or text message at 7 PM.

Friday, June 2:
24 hours into the Challenge, Challengers will be notified of the curve ball, i.e. the Cultural Inclusion/Reference, via email or text message.

Sunday, June 4:
Challenge ends at 8 PM and all participating films must be submitted to OIFFA, or else be disqualified.

Tuesday, June 13 to Saturday, June 17:
Festival dates | Challenge films will be screened at some point during this event.

Saturday, June 17:
Closing Night Gala | Results of the Challenge will be announced.

*Location of Pitch Night to be confirmed to the participants via email and on the website closer to June 1.

Challengers will receive 3 mandatory parameters to integrate into their films and they will have 72 hours to complete their works. The entire CHALLENGE will take place from Thursday, June 1, at 8 PM, to Sunday, June 4, at 8 PM. Complete details >>>


RULES OF THE CHALLENGE

1. The Challenge is open to anyone over 18 years of age.

2. Individual filmmakers (the “Challenger”) may register, not teams (though filmmakers can work with as many or as few people as they like on the production of their film).

3. The films can be of any type (fiction, documentary, experimental, art film) or genre (comedy, drama, horror, science fiction, fantasy, etc.)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registration closes on May 31, at 9:30 PM (EDST), the day before Pitch Night.


PERIOD OF THE CHALLENGE

The entire Challenge will take place from Thursday, June 1, at 8 PM, to Sunday, June 4, at 8 PM (EDST). Challengers will have 72 hours to complete their works, no more, no less.


PARAMETERS & REQUIREMENTS

On Thursday, June 1, aka Pitch Night, the Challengers will be informed of the mandatory parameters to integrate into their films. The first two of these will be announced at Pitch Night; parameter 3, the curve ball, will be announced 24 hours later. They will include:

Parameter 1: Specific length (for ex., 3.5 minutes [or 210 seconds])

Parameter 2: Theme (for ex., “Discovery”)

Parameter 3: Cultural Inclusion/Reference. One of the following options:
a. An “Indian reference” (for ex., “The words ‘XXXXXX’ must be included in the dialogue.”); OR
b. A cultural object must be incorporated into the scene (for ex., a “dream catcher”).
OIFFA organizers will let the Challengers know what the Cultural Reference is 2 days into the Challenge.

The final films must be submitted on Sunday, June 4, at 8 PM, in the following format (screening-ready): 1920 × 1080 mp4, 48 Hertz.


ADVANTAGES, OBLIGATIONS & PRIZES

Each registered Challenger will receive:
1. Free access to any OIFFA film screening (depending on seating availability);

2. Free tickets to their own film’s screening.

Each registered Challenger must:
1. Attend the Festival (attendance is mandatory for the film to remain eligible in the Challenge);

2. Make him/herself available for Festival activities with other guests.

GRAND PRIZE
All registered Challengers will have the opportunity to win the $2,000 Grand Prize.

RUNNER-UP
The runner-up Challenger will receive a $500 Prize.


JURY

The winning films will be selected by a jury of 2 to 3 members.

They will judge the films based on which one best incorporated the Challenge’s parameters, as well as on script, cinematography, sound, acting (if fiction), etc.


SCREENINGS

All participating films will be screened locally, in an Ottawa theatre during OIFFA. The Festival takes place from June 13 to 17, 2023.

All Challengers will receive an all-access pass to OIFFA screenings, depending on seating availability. Smart dress or business casual.

Transportation will be provided from the Festival’s host hotel to the screenings ONLY for guests who are staying at the hotel.


SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Monday, May 15:
Registration opens online

Wednesday, May 31, 9:30 PM:
Registration closes

Thursday, June 1:
Pitch Night & Meet Up
Doors* open at 6 PM. Pitch will take place at 7 PM. Competition officially starts at 8 PM.

Challengers who are unable to attend the Pitch Night in person will be notified of the details via email or text message at 7 PM.

Friday, June 2:
24 hours into the Challenge, Challengers will be notified of the curve ball, i.e. the Cultural Inclusion/Reference, via email or text message.

Sunday, June 4:
Challenge ends at 8 PM and all participating films must be submitted to OIFFA, or else be disqualified.

Tuesday, June 13 to Saturday, June 17:
Festival dates | Challenge films will be screened at some point during this event.

Saturday, June 17:
Closing Night Gala | Results of the Challenge will be announced.

*Location of Pitch Night to be confirmed to the participants via email and on the website closer to June 1.

Details

Date:
May 31, 2023
Time:
9:30 pm
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