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Rules
Rules
Objectives – The Energy Film Festival Lausanne seeks to promote training and information regarding all possible forms and sources of energy, sustainable development and environmental issues. The festival acts as an international platform which brings together professionals in the fields of energy, environment, scientific research, industry, education, radio and television, communication and the general public through three forms of expression: short films, TV reports and commercials. The screenings will be part of a cycle of conferences and exhibitions organised by the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Federal Polytechnic School in Lausanne) and the cinema Europlex Flon in Lausanne.
Organisation – The Festival is organised by the Foundation of the International Energy Film Festival which groups representatives of the Swiss Confederation, the Vaud Canton, the City of Lausanne, the Swiss Federal Polytechnic School Lausanne and the main energy bodies.
Dates and venues – The Festival will be held in Lausanne, at the Federal Polytechnic School on March 28th, 2005 and at the cinema Europlex Flon in Lausanne on March 29th, 2007.
Categories
> Short silms on Energy & Environment : 26 minutes maximum.
> Commercials on Energy & Environment : 2 minutes maximum.
Exceptions regarding the length of the films may be considered.
> TV reports on Energy & Environment: 26 minutes maximum.
Video format > Films produced in 16 and 35 mm formats as well as video productions may participate. The following formats will be accepted for screening:
> For the preview: VHS, DVD or Betacam SP format.
> For the selection: Betacam SP format.
Classification: > Short films, TV reports and commercials in the Competition category will take part in the competition and be shown throughout the duration of the Festival; They will automatically become the property of the Festival mediatheque. Short films, TV reports and commercials in the Information category may be screened during the Festival and may be placed in the Festival mediatheque depending on the subject.
Preview > A Preselection Committee, composed of film, energy, environment and communication specialists will be appointed to make a first selection in order to classify productions into two categories: Competition or Information.
The Preselection Committee reserves the right to refuse films which do not comply with the requirements. Its decisions are final.
Film directors and producers will be informed of the decisions of the Preselection Committee as soon as the deliberations are completed.
Films that have already been awarded at a prior edition of the Festival are not allowed to take part in the competition. Films shall not be more than 3 years old, although exceptions to this rule may be considered by the Preselection Committee.
Film versions > Films shall be presented in their original language version. Each film should be accompanied by a synopsis in French or English limited to 15 lines.
International Jury > The International Jury will be composed of well-known figures from the worlds of the cinema, energy, environment and communication. Should a member of the jury be in any way connected with the production or the making of a film, he or she shall abstain during the vote.
Awards > The following awards will be attributed by the International Jury:
> Grand Prix in the category Short films on Energy & Environment, graced with the presentation of the Festival Trophy and a prize of 7000 Swiss Francs.
> Prix in the category Commercials on Energy & Environment, graced with the presentation of an Oscar and a prize of 5000 Swiss Francs.
> Prix in the category TV Reports , graced with a prize of 300 Swiss Francs.
Award ceremony > The awards will be presented during the closing ceremony, on March 29th, 2007. A diploma of participation will be awarded to each director and producer taking part in the Festival. Winners will be informed beforehand to enable them to be present at the ceremony.
Invitation > The Festival organisers undertake to invite one director per award-winning film, by paying accommodation expenses to cover two hotel nights in Lausanne. Travelling expenses, however, are not included.
Promotion of films > From the different editions of the Festival, a mediatheque has gradually been built up. Its aim is to offer the general public, schools and any organisations interested, a source of information regarding all forms of energy, the environment and related issues. This is a non-profit activity that is consistent with the aim of the Foundation. Moreover, the organisers reserve the right, at their own expenses, to make copies of films for submission to the Festival mediatheque. These films may also be screened at various cultural events in Switzerland and abroad. Towards this end, film producers shall have taken all necessary legal or other precautions with regard to all legal beneficiaries. Participation in the Energy Film Festival Lausanne implies acceptance that selected films may be circulated by the mediatheque.
Registration > Participation in the Festival is free. Registration shall be sent by e-mail or through the post, on the enclosed form, which may be copied as many times as necessary.
Contribution of the participants > As registration is free, video productions will not be returned to their authors, in order to avoid administrative and transport costs.
Deadline > Entry forms and films must reach the following address by November 30th, 2006 at the latest:
Energy Film Festival Lausanne
Ch. de Mornex 6 – PO Box 674
CH-1001 Lausanne
Switzerland
After this date, the presentation of a film at the Festival cannot be guaranteed. Special extensions may be granted by the Festival organisers.
Transport of films > Important: the following inscription should be marked on the package: “Film(s) for festival, of no commercial value”. Shipping costs are borne by the participants. The organisers reserve the right to refuse films which may entail expenses.
Film insurance > Film transport is at the sender’s risk. No financial compensation is applicable in the case of theft, loss or damage. The submission of originals is entirely at the director’s or producer’s risk.
General provisions > The entry and participation of a film in the Energy Film Festival Lausanne implies unconditional acceptance of these rules and regulations, drawn up in French and English, the French being the authentic version. Decisions of the Festival Director and the different juries are final and no correspondence will be entered into. In case of disputes the seat of arbitration will be in Lausanne.
Lausanne, July 2005.
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