International Competition Deadline: October 05, 2018
• Producers, 35 years old or younger, who are from different countries or the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan may participate in the International Competition section of the festival;
• The competition covers nominations for feature films, documentaries, animated movies and experimental films;
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To participate in the competition, a participation form placed on www.old.filmfestival.az website must be filled out;
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The films submitted should be the production of 2017 – 2018, and their chronometers should not exceed 35 minutes;
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Links and synopsis (in English) of the films are sent via the Internet (E-mail startfestival@gmail.com);
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Films should be sent in English with subtitles or audio translation. In addition, the dialogue and the text of each film should be translated into English and presented in writing;
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The deadline for the submission of the films is October 05, 2018;
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The films submitted are reviewed and included in the competition program by the Selection Commission consisting of the three people appointed by the Organizing Committee;
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The list of films included in the competition will be posted on www.old.filmfestival.az website;
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The international jury consisting of five members will evaluate the films competing for the “GOLDEN POMEGRANATE” Award in the International Competition;
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The winners of the competition will be awarded the following nominations:
– The best feature film
– The best documentary
– The best animated movie
– The best experimental film
– The special prize of the jury
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Awards will be presented at the closing ceremony of the festival.