CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS PNG Human Rights Film Festival 2019

10th anniversary edition! The Papua New Guinea Human Rights Film Festival is celebrating its 10 th anniversary and is inviting film makers to submit their films for consideration in its 2019 programme. As the only major film festival in the country, this annual not-for-profit event offers local and international filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their films to thousands of people, over two months, across four locations in Papua New Guinea, at no cost. To promote locally made films, the festival strongly encourages the submission of films on PNG and the Pacific region.

To commemorate its 10th anniversary, the festival is seeking to build a programme which reflects on the past decade, and highlights the opportunities for, and responsibility of, all persons to take action today to respect and protect human rights in Papua New Guinea for the future. For the opportunity to be part of this programme, submit your application below!

Festival details: September – October 2019 Tours four regions: Port Moresby (Southern), Goroka (Highlands)

Madang (Momase), Autonomous Region of Bougainville (Niugini Islands)

Submission details: We accept feature-length, short films and documentaries Must address human rights issues affecting PNG No entry fee Films produced within past two years preferred Films on PNG and the Pacific region are strongly encouraged

Contact details: PNGHRFF@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/pnghrff

Submission Deadline: 1 June 2019

SUBMISSION FORMPNG Human Rights Film Festival 2019

10th anniversary edition!

Submissions for the PNG Human Rights Film Festival 2019 must use this form. Please note:

Completed forms must be submitted to PNGHRFF@gmail.com by submission date

The committee will only contact you if interested in screening your film.

No fees are charged for submissions.

Director: ______________________________________ Producer: ___________________________

Film Title: _________________________________________________________________________

Film synopsis (annex if needed): _______________________________________________________

Themes: Please indicate if your film corresponds to any of the PNGHRFF 2019 priority themes below:

Freedom of expression & right to information Gender equality & gender-based violence

Right to health & education Human trafficking

Cultural rights & land rights Child rights Environment & Climate Change Other ________________________________

Bougainville referendum

Film’s running time and format: _______________________________________________________

Country of production: _______________________________Year of production:_______________

Language(s):________________________________________Subtitle(s) language:______________

Filmmaker bio (annex if needed): ______________________________________________________

Link to trailer & preview (if applicable): ________________________________________________

Mailing address: ___________________________________________________________________

E-mail address: ___________________________________Telephone Number:_________________

Have you obtained informed consent of all subjects featured in your film? ___________________

Has your film been approved by the PNG Censorship board? (y/n)___________________________

How did you hear about the PNGHRFF? ________________________________________________

Signature: I __________________________ in my capacity as __________________endorse that the

information provided herewith are accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Contact person & e-mail address: ___________________________________________________

PNG and Pacific films are strongly encouraged

Submission Deadline: 1 June 2019