TOFARM Film Festival Philippines the only advocacy-driven film festival
in the country and brainchild of Dr. Mila O. How is set on its
third run. The local film festival scene is set to witness the third edition of the TOFARM Film Festival (TFF), which shall now include a TOFARM Short Film Competition.
In the absence of Direk Maryo J. delos Reyes, the first TFF Director,
Dr. Mila O. How sought the expertise of three seasoned film
personalities who will stand as Festival Advisers, Ms. Bibeth Orteza and
Mr. Joey Romero, with Ms. Laurice Guillen as Consultant. The Festival
Director appointed is Director Bibeth Orteza.
TOFARM will be holding its third TOFARM Film Festival with the theme "A Tribute to Life: Parating Na" to highlight the aspirations of the Filipino farmers and their journey to success. A total of seven films will be selected by the TOFARM Film Festival Committee and will be given grants for the production.
On the otherhand, seven short films shot entirely on cellphone, no less than one minute and no more than 10 minutes each, will be chosen by a selection committee separate and totally independent from the TOFARM Film Festival Selection Committee, to screen along with the seven feature films to be exhibited in the TOFARM Film Festival.
The festival committee is now accepting script for full length entries for screening. Deadline is on April 20, 2018. While short film period of submission of finished short films will be from July 15 - August 15 2018.
- Synopsis written in Filipino or English (1 page, 12pts font
size, Arial, double spaced) on letter-sized bond paper. The
synopsis and screenplay must not contain the name of the
writer, which is to be separately submitted in a sealed
envelope, bearing only the marking “Writer of (title of
screenplay).” The document carrying the writer’s name must
also already include his/her resume, and contact details.
- Full-length screenplay in Filipino (in 12 pts font size, Arial,
double- spaced, on letter-sized bond paper), in an envelope properly
labeled with the title of the film entry.
2. Twelve (12) screenplays are to be short-listed from the entire lot of
entries, by the Selection Committee. The shortlisted
writers/directors/producers will be invited to pitch their entries
before the Selection Committee, TOFARM Festival Director,
TOFARM Managing Director, and Dr. Milagros How. TOFARM
reserves the right to suggest directors for certain scripts.
3. The seven (7) Finalists are to be announced in a Press Conference,
on May 23, 2018.
4. Each of the seven (7) finalists will receive a seed production grant
in the amount of PhP 1,500,000.00 to be released in three (3)
tranches at PhP 500,000 each.
5. The Director/Producer may solicit additional funds to augment
production costs, but TOFARM shall not be liable for
reimbursement.
6. The Director/Producer of the films must submit the following
materials to the Festival committee for promotional and exhibition
purposes:
- behind the scenes (BTS) materials;
- teaser and trailer of the film, in HD format;
- major credit titles (soft and hard copies) of the film; and
- vertical posters in CD jpeg format.
7. The deadline for submission of the completed full-length film, with
English subtitles, is on August 17, 2018. Said completed full-length
film must be DCP-ready. From submission, it will be transferred to
DCP, a process that ideally takes at least a week, care of TOFARM.
The KDMs are to be derived from the DCP file.
8. The films and posters will be submitted to the Movie and
Television Review and Classification Board within the week of
September 3-6, 2018. Applications for review of said films and
posters need to be made with the MTRCB the week before the
review.
9. Meanwhile, the Director/Producer of the film must submit, within
reasonable time:
- an mp4.H264 version of the completed film, with subtitles, not
lower than 6GB;
- an mp4.H264 version of the completed film not exceeding 4GB,
with the watermark violator “For screening purposes only,TOFARM Film Festival”
- because the above two versions are what is submitted to
international film festivals, failure to submit these requirements
may push TOFARM to disinclude submission of the film to said
international film festivals.
10. The Film Festival Awarding ceremony will be announced.
1. The film shall not be less than 75 minutes. This year’s theme is: “A
Tribute to Life: Parating Na”. Story can be original or fiction but
must be inspired by true accounts of a farmer, livestock raiser,
fisher-folk or other individuals related to agriculture.
2. The members of the organizing committee and their immediate kin
are disqualified from joining the competition.
3. Interested participants may submit a maximum of two (2) entries.
However, only one entry per proponent shall be considered as a
finalist.
4. All finalists must have their premiere screening during the
TOFARM Film Festival.
5. All works must be strictly independent films and not produced by
commercial and mainstream producers.
6. Encouraged are different genres: comedy, drama, romance, action,
suspense, horror and fantasy or combinations.
7. All entries must be submitted in a data file HD format.
8. TOFARM will shoulder PhP 1,500,000.00 of total production costs
for each film. The proponent shall submit duly signed three copies
of detailed financial statement/expenses of the grant. Proponents
are allowed to solicit from sponsors and donors to augment
production budget, provided that said solicitation is plowed back
into production costs; provided, further, that said sponsors and
donors are not direct competitors of Universal Harvester and/or
any of its subsidiaries. The solicitation, however, shall be the sole
responsibility of the director/producer; TOFARM will not be
responsible for any reimbursement.
9. Due to copyright laws, the music used in any entry must be
original, licensed or public domain.
10. Dialogue should be in Filipino or any Philippine dialect as deemed
appropriate. All entries must be subtitled in English upon
submission.
11. Ownership of the film rights shall be on a 50% - 50% basis between
TOFARM and the director/producer. The same system of sharing
will be applied in all ancillary rights and pertinent negotiations,
whether the film is sold, rented or leased in the Philippines or
abroad.
12. Proponents should assign a single representative to act on behalf of
his team. All official communications shall be addressed to the said
representative. The TOFARM Festival committee shall not be liable
for any controversy regarding the sharing of awards among the
members of the team.
Full Length Feature Film Competition Mechanics
1. All who are interested are to submit four copies of the following
requirements on or before April 20, 2018, Friday, to the TOFARM
Secretariat Office, 10th floor, Harvester Corporate Center, 158 P.
Tuazon, corner 7 th and 8 th Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City:
requirements on or before April 20, 2018, Friday, to the TOFARM
Secretariat Office, 10th floor, Harvester Corporate Center, 158 P.
Tuazon, corner 7 th and 8 th Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City:
- Duly-accomplished 2018 TOFARM Film Festival form
available at www.TOFARM.org
available at www.TOFARM.org
- Synopsis written in Filipino or English (1 page, 12pts font
size, Arial, double spaced) on letter-sized bond paper. The
synopsis and screenplay must not contain the name of the
writer, which is to be separately submitted in a sealed
envelope, bearing only the marking “Writer of (title of
screenplay).” The document carrying the writer’s name must
also already include his/her resume, and contact details.
- Full-length screenplay in Filipino (in 12 pts font size, Arial,
double- spaced, on letter-sized bond paper), in an envelope properly
labeled with the title of the film entry.
2. Twelve (12) screenplays are to be short-listed from the entire lot of
entries, by the Selection Committee. The shortlisted
writers/directors/producers will be invited to pitch their entries
before the Selection Committee, TOFARM Festival Director,
TOFARM Managing Director, and Dr. Milagros How. TOFARM
reserves the right to suggest directors for certain scripts.
3. The seven (7) Finalists are to be announced in a Press Conference,
on May 23, 2018.
4. Each of the seven (7) finalists will receive a seed production grant
in the amount of PhP 1,500,000.00 to be released in three (3)
tranches at PhP 500,000 each.
5. The Director/Producer may solicit additional funds to augment
production costs, but TOFARM shall not be liable for
reimbursement.
6. The Director/Producer of the films must submit the following
materials to the Festival committee for promotional and exhibition
purposes:
- behind the scenes (BTS) materials;
- teaser and trailer of the film, in HD format;
- major credit titles (soft and hard copies) of the film; and
- vertical posters in CD jpeg format.
7. The deadline for submission of the completed full-length film, with
English subtitles, is on August 17, 2018. Said completed full-length
film must be DCP-ready. From submission, it will be transferred to
DCP, a process that ideally takes at least a week, care of TOFARM.
The KDMs are to be derived from the DCP file.
8. The films and posters will be submitted to the Movie and
Television Review and Classification Board within the week of
September 3-6, 2018. Applications for review of said films and
posters need to be made with the MTRCB the week before the
review.
9. Meanwhile, the Director/Producer of the film must submit, within
reasonable time:
- an mp4.H264 version of the completed film, with subtitles, not
lower than 6GB;
- an mp4.H264 version of the completed film not exceeding 4GB,
with the watermark violator “For screening purposes only,TOFARM Film Festival”
- because the above two versions are what is submitted to
international film festivals, failure to submit these requirements
may push TOFARM to disinclude submission of the film to said
international film festivals.
10. The Film Festival Awarding ceremony will be announced.
The following prizes will be awarded:
Best TOFARM Film 2018 = PhP 500,000 + Trophy
2 nd Best TOFARM Film = PhP 400,000 + Trophy
Maryo J. Delos Reyes Special Award = PhP 300,000 + Trophy
Best Director = TOFARM Trophy
Best Actor / Actress = TOFARM Trophy
Best Supporting Actor / Actress = TOFARM Trophy
Best Child Performer = TOFARM Trophy
Best Screenplay = TOFARM Trophy
Best Musical Score = TOFARM Trophy
Best Production Design = TOFARM Trophy
Best Editing = TOFARM Trophy
Best Cinematography = TOFARM Trophy
*All seven(7) finalists will be awarded a Plaque of Recognition.
Best TOFARM Film 2018 = PhP 500,000 + Trophy
2 nd Best TOFARM Film = PhP 400,000 + Trophy
Maryo J. Delos Reyes Special Award = PhP 300,000 + Trophy
Best Director = TOFARM Trophy
Best Actor / Actress = TOFARM Trophy
Best Supporting Actor / Actress = TOFARM Trophy
Best Child Performer = TOFARM Trophy
Best Screenplay = TOFARM Trophy
Best Musical Score = TOFARM Trophy
Best Production Design = TOFARM Trophy
Best Editing = TOFARM Trophy
Best Cinematography = TOFARM Trophy
*All seven(7) finalists will be awarded a Plaque of Recognition.
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. The film shall not be less than 75 minutes. This year’s theme is: “A
Tribute to Life: Parating Na”. Story can be original or fiction but
must be inspired by true accounts of a farmer, livestock raiser,
fisher-folk or other individuals related to agriculture.
2. The members of the organizing committee and their immediate kin
are disqualified from joining the competition.
3. Interested participants may submit a maximum of two (2) entries.
However, only one entry per proponent shall be considered as a
finalist.
4. All finalists must have their premiere screening during the
TOFARM Film Festival.
5. All works must be strictly independent films and not produced by
commercial and mainstream producers.
6. Encouraged are different genres: comedy, drama, romance, action,
suspense, horror and fantasy or combinations.
7. All entries must be submitted in a data file HD format.
8. TOFARM will shoulder PhP 1,500,000.00 of total production costs
for each film. The proponent shall submit duly signed three copies
of detailed financial statement/expenses of the grant. Proponents
are allowed to solicit from sponsors and donors to augment
production budget, provided that said solicitation is plowed back
into production costs; provided, further, that said sponsors and
donors are not direct competitors of Universal Harvester and/or
any of its subsidiaries. The solicitation, however, shall be the sole
responsibility of the director/producer; TOFARM will not be
responsible for any reimbursement.
9. Due to copyright laws, the music used in any entry must be
original, licensed or public domain.
10. Dialogue should be in Filipino or any Philippine dialect as deemed
appropriate. All entries must be subtitled in English upon
submission.
11. Ownership of the film rights shall be on a 50% - 50% basis between
TOFARM and the director/producer. The same system of sharing
will be applied in all ancillary rights and pertinent negotiations,
whether the film is sold, rented or leased in the Philippines or
abroad.
12. Proponents should assign a single representative to act on behalf of
his team. All official communications shall be addressed to the said
representative. The TOFARM Festival committee shall not be liable
for any controversy regarding the sharing of awards among the
members of the team.
13. TOFARM shall ensure the safety of the films throughout the period
in which the materials are in its custody.
14. The organizer and its agencies reserve the right to use the entry’s
name and/or materials for the purpose of publicity, advertising,
and/or promotion without prior compensation or notice.
15. The organizer reserves the right to cancel, change or amend this
contest and its Rules and Regulations
16. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.
in which the materials are in its custody.
14. The organizer and its agencies reserve the right to use the entry’s
name and/or materials for the purpose of publicity, advertising,
and/or promotion without prior compensation or notice.
15. The organizer reserves the right to cancel, change or amend this
contest and its Rules and Regulations
16. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.
Short Film Competition Mechanics
1. All interested amateur filmmakers are to e-mail their short films, shot on a
cellphone, no less than one (1) minute and no more than ten (10) minutes, along
with :
- Duly-accomplished 2018 TOFARM Short Film Competition form
available at www.TOFARM.org
- Synopsis written in Filipino or English (1 page, 12 pts font size, Arial,
double spaced) on letter-sized bond paper.
2. Professionals are not allowed to join.
cellphone, no less than one (1) minute and no more than ten (10) minutes, along
with :
- Duly-accomplished 2018 TOFARM Short Film Competition form
available at www.TOFARM.org
- Synopsis written in Filipino or English (1 page, 12 pts font size, Arial,
double spaced) on letter-sized bond paper.
2. Professionals are not allowed to join.
3. TOFARM will accept entries from July 15 to August 15, 2018, to be emailed
to: tofarmphils@gmail.com
4. Seven (7) Short Films are to be short-listed from the entire lot of entries, by a
Selection Committee separate and totally independent from the TOFARM
Film Festival Selection Committee.
5. The chosen seven (7) Short Film Finalists are to be exhibited in the TOFARM
Film Festival from September 12-18, 2018, along with the seven (7) feature
films of the TOFARM Film Festival.
6. The chosen seven (7) Short Films shall be submitted to the Movie and
Television Review and Classification Board within the week of September 3-
6, 2018. Applications for review of said short films need to be made with the
MTRCB the week before the review.
7. The Short Filmmakers and TOFARM may enter the work in various
international short film festivals.
8. The TOFARM Film Festival Awarding ceremony will include the
announcement of the three (3) winners of the TOFARM Short Film Festival
Competition.
The following prizes will be awarded:
Best TOFARM Short Film 2018 = PhP 50,000.00+trophy+smartphone
+steadicam rig for smartphone
2 nd Best TOFARM Short Film 2018 = PhP 40,000.00+trophy +smartphone
+steadicam rig for smartphone
3 rd Best TOFARM Short Film 2018 = PhP 30,000.00+trophy+smartphone
+steadicam rig for smartphone
RULES & REGULATIONS
1. All entries must be no less than one (1) minute and no more than ten (10)
minutes, at an average of 80mb/minute, for 10 minutes an average of
800mb, maximum of one gigabyte.
2. The theme of the first TOFARM Short Film Competition is “A Slice of Life:
Eto Na” featuring vignettes in the daily lives of a farmer, livestock raiser,
fisher-folk or other individuals related to agriculture.
3. The members of the organizing committee and their immediate kin are
disqualified from joining the competition.
4. Interested participants may submit a maximum of two (2) entries. However,
only one entry per proponent shall be considered as a finalist.
5. All finalists must have their premiere screening during the TOFARM Film
Festival.
6. Works found to be created by professionals but submitted under the names
of amateurs bars said professionals and amateurs from future participation
and inclusion in TOFARM projects and activities.
7. Different genres shall be encouraged. The challenge will be to present a slice
of life, along the lines of comedy, drama, romance, action, suspense, horror
and fantasy within the short time allowed.
8. Due to copyright laws, the music used in any entry must be original, licensed
or public domain.
9. Dialogue should be in Filipino or any Philippine dialect as deemed
appropriate. All entries must be subtitled in English upon submission.
10. Ownership of the short film rights will be 50%-50% between TOFARM and
the Filmmaker. Possible income from the sales, rentals, or prizes from
international film festival competition will be equally divided between
TOFARM and the Filmmaker.
11. The organizer and its agencies reserve the right to use the entry’s name
and/or materials for the purpose of publicity, advertising, and/or
promotion without prior compensation or notice.
12. The organizer reserves the right to cancel, change or amend this contest and
its Rules and Regulations
13. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.
TOFARM Film Festival 2018 will run from September 12 to 18 2018
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