INTRO

BIOSFERA - DIGITAL WORLD CINEMA

 

An exhibition that reflects the multicultural spirit of the Festivalito as well as the notion that a different type of cinema is possible: films from around the world that bring us closer to different cultures that exist on the planet.

CINEMA OF THE WORLD
Bread, cinema and democracy for all
Everybody raise your voice,
So that all can hear your voice
Cinema belongs to all and is for all

Through this exhibition the Festivalito is setting out to promote the co-operation and support of the development of different countries and cultures that up to now have found it difficult to be heard and seen cinematographically.

It includes productions done in small format, films shot with a substantial use of resources and those where special effects are predominant. In other words, it includes cine chico (small cinema) and cine grande (big cinema).
Only films that aim to break boundaries in production, narrative and aesthetic techniques are accepted.
It includes feature films and short films.

The cine chico films that have not been selected for the official section Mondo Chico and that we like, may qualify for the Biosphere section.

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REGULATION

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BIOSFERA REGULATIONS
INFORMATIVE DIGITAL FILMS SECTION

I. REQUIREMENTS
The productions had to have been to be filmed originally in digital format

Fiction, animation and experimental feature and short films are able to participate.
The date of production should be carried out between 2007 & 2009.

Each author is able to show the number of productions he/she wants.

Biosfera (Biosphere) includes:
-Digital movies which do not fit in the cine chico philosophy
- Movies commercially released in Spain
- Movies not selected in any other section
- Documentary films that in conception or shooting escape from the traditional concept.

II. REGISTRATION
If a film has been registered in any of the competitive sections, it is understood that if it is not selected, it automatically participates in this section out of competition.

So if you have already submitted your film for Mondo Chico or San Borondón, you do not need to re-register.

If you did not register your film in any other section, registration will be conducted by sending:
- A copy of the film in DVD (Region 2, PAL, preferably with subtitle in Spanish), which will be in possession of the Festivalito.
The application form properly filled out, either by post or e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Filmography of the director

All these details will be sent to the following address:
FESTIVALITO
Festival International de Cine Chico de Canarias - Isla de La Palma
Calle La Pasión 10, 2º dcha
Los Llanos de Aridane – La Palma
C.P. 38760
Tel: +34 922 40 33 54
Canary Islands, SPAIN

Every article sent must have clearly marked on the package: "FOR CULTURAL PURPOSES ONLY. NON-COMMERCIAL VALUE"

The organisation will not be responsible for any expenses.

Sent material must be submitted before March the 13th 2009, lthis is the deadline for production material.

III. SELECTION
The Selection Committee of the festival, whose decision is unappealable, will choose films in the official selection.
Films selected will be posted on the web page before the end of March.

IV. POST SELECTION
Once a film has been selected, it is necessary to be sent before April the 3rd:
-    3 photos of the film (minimum 300ppp)
-    Photograph of the director and the main actors
-    Technical catalogue (Spanish and English) (will be given by the organisation)
-    Synopsis (Spanish and English)
-    Notes of production, filmography of the director, main actors and the producer (Spanish and English)
-    Movie poster in jpg, tiff or pdf in 70 x 100 cm.
-    Printed posters, size 59,4 x 42 cm. And 42 x 29,7 cm.

All documents must be sent on a CD-Rom to the Festivalito address or by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Moreover:
-   Trailer, audio and video sequences for broadcasting by the media.
(DVD data: standard archive DV PAL with extension AVI or MOV or on mini DV)
-   Notes of production, press notes, promotional posters and flyers.
These documents must be sent to the Festival office before April 24th.

If these documents are not sent on time, the movie can be rejected from the festival.

 

V. PROJECTION
If the film is selected, screening copies will only be accepted in the digital format that the organization consider timely and will be released before April 3rd.
The producer should facilitate copies in the required format.
All other formats will be rejected from the Festival.

All screening copies must have Spanish subtitles or in English if the original language is in Spanish.

All screening copies must be be handed in to the organisation before March 1st 2009.

The TITLE, AUTHOR, DURATION, PROJECTION FORMAT (4/3; 16/9), AUDIO and SENDER ADDRESS should be represented on the cover of the projection copy.

Once selected and registered, the film will cannot be withdrawn from the program, unless the organisation consider otherwise due to the non-fulfilment of the required points set out.

If a movie is not sent on time, it can be rejected from the festival.

VI. PROGRAM
Selected films will be featured in the festival catalogue, and will be screened in theatres during the festival.
Screening venues and dates will be announced by the Festival official program, as well as on the web page.

GENERAL RULES FOR THE PRODUCERS OF SELECTED FILMS

1. The producers of the films will help the organisation screen the copy in the indicated format.
Besides they will give information to the media as well as for the catalogue when required.
Unless these rules are obeyed the film will be rejected from the Festival.

2.The producer of the selected film will authorize the use of parts of the film (3 minute maximum length) for the media.

3.The Organisation will screen the selected films upon its criteria.

4. The participants will cover all delivery expenses of screeners and exhibition copies, and the festival will have the responsibility of the return expenses.

5. The Organisation will not take responsibility of any personal or material loss or damage of the contestants and/or companions or third parties.

6. The participation in Biosfera implies the complete acceptance of this regulation, as well as the resolution by the Organisation about any other subject not indicated in the aforementioned regulations.