MVD FILM
About
At our festival, we have a dynamic and committed team that pursues excellence. We strive to make a significant difference in our environment, working hard to leave a meaningful mark on the world around us. We seek unique, risk-taking and innovative films that address current issues and challenge the way we think and feel about the world around us.
A competition for filmmakers and screenwriters from around the world.
The MVD Film Festival is an online competition in Montevideo, Uruguay, aimed at filmmakers and screenwriters from around the world who want to take their films to the next level.
All films will be evaluated by an outstanding group of jurors, who according to their judgement, will select the winners after a meticulously analysis of each work. In addition, we at the Film Festival MVD are commited to present and promote each of the selected films in order to help film makers to take this important step in their carrer.
At the MVD Film Festival we are committed to present a selection of films that will take you through a unique experience, which will make you reflect on the most relevant issues of our society.
Don't miss the opportunity to participate in our festival! All winners will receive a free certificate (PDF/JPG file, ready to print), the corresponding laurels and in December we will present three awards to the best annual productions that have participated in the festival.
We are waiting for you!
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What are we looking for?
At the MVD Film Festival we are looking for story-driven films, whether narrative (fiction), documentary (non-fiction) or animation, that address current issues and challenge the way we think and feel about the world around us.
· In order to enter a film, you must own the rights or have permission from the owner.
· Films under 40 minutes are considered short films. Films 40 minutes or longer are considered feature films.
· We only welcome submissions through FilmFreeway's secure online judging system.
· You agree that portions of your film (including the trailer, teaser, its poster and any still images or stills that may be obtained from the submitted material) may be used for promotional purposes for the festival.
· Under no circumstances entry fees are refundable.
· Each filmmaker may submit multiple productions, and each film may be entered in multiple categories.
· Films will not be available online.
· The relationship with the Festival will be exclusively limited to the author of the film.
· Any foreign film that is not in Spanish must have Spanish subtitles otherwise it will be automatically disqualified.
· Students must present a valid student ID to receive our student discount.
· Not all submissions are selected for the official competition. Our judges are free to make their own decisions and no answers will be given on films not selected.
· The MVD Film Festival may consider any film disqualified if it deems the content to be inappropriate. If you have any questions regarding this decision, you can contact us at our e-mail address: hola@festivaldecinemvd.com.
· To participate in the official competition(s), it is necessary to pay the corresponding registration fee through FilmFreeway. Please access this platform to make the corresponding payment.
· By submitting your film, you authorize MVD Film Festival (MVD International Film Festival) to use, distribute and share the poster, trailer, synopsis and stills of the film on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and all our social networks.
· Applicants (submitters) must agree to the Terms and Conditions of the MVD Film Festival (MVD Film Festival).
1 - Amateur or low production quality videos.
2 - Extremist or propagandistic content of religious or political organizations.
3 - Films that involve political issues or promote a political agenda.
4 - Films with poor production standards, such as sound problems, lack of subtitles for films that are not in Spanish, or video resolution lower than 720p HD.
5 - The MVD Film Festival reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not meet these criteria. Each film will be evaluated by an outstanding group of jurors, who will select the winners after thoroughly analyzing each entry.
6 - We are committed to presenting and promoting each of the selected films to help filmmakers grow in the industry.
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Awards
Each of the films in our official selection will receive a Laurel. Winners will be announced at the end of each competition and will receive their Certificate of Achievement.
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary Short Film
Best Documentary Feature
Best Action Short Film
Best Action Feature
Best Comedy Short Film
Best Comedy Feature
Best Romantic Comedy Short Film
Best Romantic Comedy Feature Film
Best Dramatic Short Film
Best Dramatic Feature Film
Best Horror Short Film
Best Horror Short Film
Best Thriller Short Film
Best Thriller Short Film
Best Science Fiction Short Film
Best Science Fiction Feature
Best Fantasy Short Film
Best Fantasy Feature Film
Best Western Short Film
Best Western Feature Film
Best Debut Director (Documentary Feature Film)
Best Feature Film Director
Best Short Film Director
Best Debut Director (Fiction Feature Film)
Best Debut Director (Short Film)
Best Animated Feature
Best Animated Short Film
Best Documentary Feature
Best Documentary Short Film
Best Documentary Series
Best Cinematography
Best Costume Design
Best Film Editing
Best Makeup, Hairstyling, FX
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Mejor Actor Infantil / Joven
Mejor Actriz Infantil / Joven
Best Child/Young Adult Actor
Best Actress for Child/Young Adult
Best Soundtrack
Best Sound Design
Best VFX
Best Art Design
Best Debut Screenwriter
Best Dramatic Screenplay
Best Comedy Screenplay
Best Suspense Screenplay
Best Horror Screenplay
Best Fantasy Screenplay
Best Action Screenplay
Best Science Fiction Screenplay
Best Experimental Short Film
Best Student Film
Best Television Series
Best Web Series
Best Music Video Clip
Best Advertising Video
Honorable Mention
Short Film Script Analysis (in Spanish and Portuguese)
Feature Film Script Analysis (in Spanish and Portuguese)
Short Story Analysis (in Spanish and Portuguese)
Best Fiction Novel (in Spanish and Portuguese)
(Best Festival Score - ANNUAL Award)
1. Gold Medal Award
2. Silver Medal Award
3. Bronze Medal Award
Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this exciting and unique cinematic experience.
Choose the subscription that best suits your needs and join us on a journey full of emotions, learning and passion for cinema.
Standard Subscription
USD 159
YOU WILL HAVE BENEFITS FOR ONE YEAR
Access to a live interview through the festival’s networks, a written interview with post design, a featured promotion of the director or person as a new talent.
Platinum Subscription
USD 319
YOU WILL HAVE BENEFITS FOR ONE YEAR
Access to two live interviews on the festival’s networks, two written interviews, a featured promotion of the director or person as a new talent on our website, a script correction and analysis for a short film. You will also get a 5% discount on Festival fees and merchandising purchases.
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