FAQ’s FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
WHAT MAKES A BUSH FILM FESTIVAL PHOTO?
The only requirements are these:
2 photos are submitted and each photo must have had no prior public screenings, one photo must include the Bush Film Festival Signature Item (2009 AROMA), and second photo must reference to “life in the bush”
WHAT IS THE SIGNATURE ITEM ALL ABOUT
The BSI was introduced to encourage original production, as a result the BSI may heavily inspire some of the photos received and others have only small and sometimes hidden references to it. But of course it all comes down to the interpretation. Bush film Festival tests the creativity of professional and amateur photographers by challenging them to reference BSIs into their photographic entries. It's surprising how photographers may interpret and integrate both the 2009 BSI and “life in the bush”.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR BUSH FILM FESTIVAL 2009?
The deadline for entries is 5:00pm Monday 9th March 2009. NO EXCEPTIONS.
WHEN IS BUSH FILM FESTIVAL HELD?
Bush film fest is held in mid March. The 2009 festival will be held on Sunday 15th March.
WHAT IS THE BUSH FILM FESTIVAL SIGNATURE ITEM (BSI) FOR 2009?
The 2009 BSI is AROMA. Filmmakers may incorporate the BSI into their film in any way they choose - we strongly encourage a creative interpretation of the word “aroma”!
WHY DOES MY FILM HAVE TO FEATURE THE BSI & HOW CAN I USE IT?
The BSI shows that your photograph was made specifically for the festival - as one of Bush Film Festival aims is to encourage production, not just exhibition. Try to make a photograph that stands on its own feet creatively, and include the BSI as part of the background, or the main focus. |
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HOW DO I SUBMIT A PHOTO?
Photos are accepted in jpeg format and can be burnt onto a cd, or dvd and posted into PO Box 176 Mildura, or hand delivered to 23 Lemon Ave Mildura, or submitted electronically
CAN THE PHOTOS BE DIGITALLY MANIPULATED?
Yes.
CAN I SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE PAIR OF PHOTOS FOR COMPETITION?
Yes - there is no restriction on number of entries, but each entry must have 2 photos.
DOES BUSH FILM FESTIVAL ACCEPT METROPOLOTON ENTRIES?
Yes.
DOES IT COST ANYTHING TO ENTER?
Yes, it costs AUD $55 ($20 for students) including GST.
DO I NEED TO APPLY FOR AN ABN NUMBER/REGISTER FOR THE GST?
If you are submitting your photo for Bush film festival as a hobbyist – i.e. you are not a professional photographer, then it is not a necessity to register for an ABN/GST. If your photo makes it to the finals a staff member will discuss your options with you at this time. This is due to the fact that we distribute the finalist and short listed photos following the festival. This distribution activity may attract a financial return for the filmmaker (albeit limited!). To obtain professional advice with regard to ABN/GST registration, we recommend you contact your accountant or the Australian Taxation Office on 13 28 61.
WHAT RATIO WILL MY PHOTOS BE SCREENED AT?
Bush Film Festival will present all photos on screens in 16:9 ratios. Landscape photos will completely fill the viewing screen however any portrait photos will not. We strongly recommend that photos are submitted in landscape format |
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Conditions of Entry for Digital Photography
1. Only Australian entries are eligible for the Bush Film Festival competition.
Bush Film Festival is open to all film genres.
If you are unsure of eligibility, please contact the Festival office on 0400 819198
2. The producer grants the Bush Film Festival the rights to:
(a) Exhibit the photos in the Bush Film Festival and any subsequent tour
(b) Reproduce the photo for inclusion as part of a compilation
(c) Exhibit the production either in part or in total for promotional purposes
3. The producer warrants to the Bush Film Festival that they have obtained all the necessary permissions to enter this photo and that the film does not infringe the rights, including copyright, of any third party
4. Entries will not be considered valid until the entry fee has been paid. Entries may not be withdrawn once payment is made
5. Entries, including a completed entry form, 2 jpeg copies and payment of $55.00 ($20 student)inc GST must be received by 5pm, Monday 9th March 2009
6. For our selection process, we require 2 copies of your photos in jpeg format on CD or DVD and should be labelled with the titles. Cases should be labelled with the title, photographer’s name, phone number and email.
7. If your Photo is selected for the competition you will be sent notification of confirmation by 12th March 2009.
8. All submitted materials will be returned to the nominated return address as stipulated on your entry form.
9. The Bush Film Festival will pay for the return of participating films for the Festival within Australia. Forwarding photos to the Festival is the responsibility of the photographer.
10. Whilst the Bush Film Festival will take due care of material entered, the Festival will not be responsible for any loss and/or damage to DVDs, CDs or any submitted material while they are in the possession of the Bush Film Festival.
11. The Bush Film Festival reserves the right to tour a selection of photos featured in the Festival. All photos entered in the Bush Film Festival must be available for touring. Tour photos will be returned after the tour concludes.
12. The Bush Film Festival will only screen productions finished on jpeg. If you have any problems, questions or need assistance with this formats please email the Bush Film Festival or phone our film representative on 0422 899 000
13. Entries must contain 2 photos, one photo should make reference to the signature item for 2009 (Aroma), and one photo should make reference to”living in the bush”
14. A wide and varied artistic interpretation of the signature item is encouraged
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