Essex Grand Festival

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Essex Grand Festival

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Essex Grand Festival

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Our Festival will happen at 2025 in February 20-25 in Saffron Screen.

Essex Grand Festival: Where Audacious Ideas Take Center Stage 👋

We champion emerging filmmakers, fostering connections with industry heavyweights and fostering the next wave of cinematic brilliance.

Essex Grand Festival isn't your typical film festival. It's a crucible for independent voices, a platform where raw talent and visionary ideas ignite the silver screen. Here, filmmakers unshackled by mainstream constraints push the boundaries of storytelling.

Rules
• The Essex Grand Festival is open to independent filmmakers worldwide.
• There are no restrictions on genre, length, or format (narrative, documentary, animation, etc.).
• Films completed within the past 4 years (since [date 4 years ago]) are eligible.
• Submissions are accepted online through FilmFreeway platform
• Entry fees apply - specify flat fee or tiered based on film length.
• All submissions must include:
• Completed online entry form
• High-quality screener of the film
• Synopsis (1-2 paragraphs)
• Director's statement (optional)
• A distinguished jury of film industry professionals will select official selections.
• Shortlisted films will be notified by [date] and announced publicly shortly after.
• Only shortlisted filmmakers will be contacted.
• Selected filmmakers are encouraged to attend the festival for screenings, Q&A sessions, and networking events.
• Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the filmmakers (festival may offer limited support based on available resources).
• The Essex Grand Festival will present awards in several categories, including Best Feature, Best Documentary, Best Director (New Voice), Audience Choice, and more (specific categories to be determined).
• Award winners will be announced at the closing ceremony.
• All submissions become the property of the Essex Grand Festival for screening and promotional purposes (festival will not claim ownership of the films).
• The festival reserves the right to use film clips and stills for promotional materials.
• Filmmakers retain all rights to their work.
• By submitting a film, filmmakers agree to these rules and regulations.
For any inquiries, please contact us at [email protected]
Please Note: These are sample rules, and you can customize them further based on your specific needs. You may want to consider adding sections on:
• Film premiere status (e.g., world premiere, national premiere)
• Technical specifications for submissions
• Conduct and safety guidelines for festival attendees
• Disclaimer for potential changes to the festival schedule or rules
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EGF has 3 seasons every year . Each season will show 5-8 best talents that will be showcased at the yearly screenings. 🔥

Join the Movement: Be part of a vibrant community where cinephiles and creators collide. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, ignite collaborations, and witness the future of cinema unfold.

Awards
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Best Short
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Best Feature
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Best Actor
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Best Director
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Best Experimental
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