14th INTERNATIONAL HALF FESTIVAL 2024
(Haiku Amateur Little Film Festival)
Haiku Amateur Little Film Festival (HALF Festival) for short films is being annually organized by INSIGHT, the creative group, an association of amateur short film makers based at Palakkad, with operations worldwide.
| Category1 | Category2 |
| Short films of less than 5 minutes (Haiku) | Short films of less than 1 minute (Mynoote) |
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PRIZE STRUCTURE |
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| Golden Screen Award: INR.50,000/- in cash + Trophy + Certificate
5 Runner up Awards : INR. 5,000/- in cash + Certificate to each |
Silver Screen Award: INR.10,000/- in cash + Trophy + Certificate
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| Entry fee INR. 1000/- for Haiku | Entry fee INR. 500/- for Mynoote |
GUIDELINES FOR SENDING IN ENTRIES
- The digital file in MP4 format with sufficient resolution for projection.
- Properly filled up entry form with synopsis,
- Photo and Bio-data of director,
- Posters and Film Stills
All the above are to be received by Insight on or before 5 pm on 31st July, 2024.
Entry Fee:
For Category 1- ( Mynoote) : INR.500/- and for Category 2(HALF) INR. 1000/-
- Transfer credited to INSIGHT the creative group, Current A/c Number: 34233290588 (IFSC Code : SBIN0000893 / MICR Code : SBIN0000893 / Branch Code : 893) English Church Road, Palakkad Branch of STATE BANK OF INDIA
- Sent by Crossed DD (drawn in the name of INSIGHT payable at Palakkad) or
- Sent through Paypal (palakkadinsight@gmail.com).
Cheques will not be accepted.
Contact:
e-mail: insightthecreativegroup@gmail.com
Telephone: 9446000373 / +91 9496094153
REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Any number of entries can be sent to one or both of the categories. However, each entry must come with separate entry form and entry fee.
- The following categories are not accepted: 1) Animation 2) Documentary 3) Music Album.
- There is no language bar, but for films other than in English or Malayalam, subtitle in English is compulsory.
- Each entry must be the original work of the entrant and shall not infringe on any copyright or any other right of any other individual, institution or organization.
- It is the responsibility of the entrant to obtain all necessary rights and permissions regarding all contents like story, music, etc. and all participants like scriptwriters, actors, musicians, etc.
- Each entrant agrees that the Organizers will not be held liable for any copyright infringement perpetrated by him/her or his/her short film/s.
- The Organizers reserve the right not to screen any film(s) for any reason they deem valid and their decision shall be final.
- The Jury will consist of eminent personalities from the film field.
- There will be open forum discussions after screening each film.