Breakenback Action International Film Festival (BAIFF)

About:

BAIFF is Australia’s first and only short film festival dedicated to the extreme/stunt/action genre.

As the action genre often goes un-noticed or isn’t widely accepted by the Australian filmmaking industry, and rarely but more likely never gets funding by any of the film funding bodies, Breakenback Films have taken the initiative to bring a more youthful and exciting approach to movie making.

After releasing in 2007 the action comedy "Good Luck With That", probably the first Australian action film that boasts more stunts then “Mad Max” (and some might say the first action film in a decade from down under), in an attempt to spark interest from filmmaking youngsters and reignite the flame of the seasoned pros all over the country the Breakenback Action International Film Festival was launched.

The festival will provide a platform and create exposure for aspiring action moviemakers, stunt actors, stunt coordinators, action directors, pyros, SFX, and all people that make up the extreme/stunt/action genre, to showcase their talents and good work. It will encourage networking and further growth in this area that has been so successful everywhere in the world of filmmaking.

Selected Participants and their work shown on the festival will range from first time moviemakers to veterans of the game. Athletes, Extreme athletes, stunt performers, action guys or just your ordinary girl/guy doing extraordinary things. Just as long as they all fulfil one criteria, having fun with making action appear on the Big Screen!

• Festival Date: 16th December 2007
• Festival Location: Greater Union Cinema - Level 6, 500 Oxford Street, Westfield Bondi Junction 2022 NSW.
• Festival Categories: Short Films, Feature Films

Festival Guidelines:

Short film contest:

• Duration: maximum 10min (exceptions at festivals organisers discretion)
• Content: must contain 1 or more action sequences
• Requirements: 1 Stunt Coordinator or 1 Stunt Player must be listed in the films credits

Feature film contest:

• Duration: minimum 70 min (exceptions at festivals organisers discretion)
• Content: must contain 10 or more action sequences
• Requirements: 1 Stunt Coordinator and a minimum of 4 Stunt Players must be listed in the films credits

All Entries:

1. Entries close/last mail August 31, 2007. Entries must be received on or before this date. (Please use Withoutabox.com if you need extended deadlines.)
2. Works-in-progress are considered only if the completed film will reach the fest by August 31, 2007.
3. A separate and appropriate entry fee must accompany each entry.
4. Fees will only be waived if a production was invited to submit.
5. Fees will not be reimbursed if production is not selected.
6. Please send 1 copy of your film on DVD (PAL).
7. Please clearly mark with your name, film title, running time, and contact phone.
8. Please make sure to indicate, “For cultural purposes only, no commercial value” on the shipping / postal declaration.
9. All shipping and handling costs to the festival office will be covered by the entrant.
10. If selected, we can only accept and screen DVDs. Final copies must be received by August 31, 2007.
11. The festival will keep all DVD copies and promotional material. Films do not have to be subtitled or dubbed if not essential to comprehension of film.
12. It’s the participant’s responsibility to make sure the rights to their films are cleared for the festival.
13. The festival will take due care of all entrants/participants materials but the festival will not be responsible for any loss and/or damage to materials while they are in possession of the festival.
14. The festival may web stream a selection of films (in full or partial) before, during and after the festival.
15. By submitting your Film you agree to all the regulations, requirements and permissions stated in conjunction with the Breakenback Action International Film Festival.

Film Rights

The production's Producer grants the Breakenback Action International Film Festival the rights to:

• a) Exhibit the film in the festival and use stills from the film for any promotional purposes.
• b) Reproduce the film as part of a compilation after the festival.

Selected Films

Productions selected for the festival will be notified by September 8, 2007. Screening copies are to be received by the festival no later than September 6, 2007.

Acceptance Of Festival Regulations and Requirements

I have read, understand, and agree to all the Breakenback Action International Film Festival regulations and requirements and agree to be bound by them. I confirm that all necessary consents have been obtained and granted for the screening of my film publicly and that the film does not infringe the rights, including copyright, of any third party. I agree to indemnify Breakenback Action International Film Festival against any cost, claim, damage, proceedings, or expenses of any nature whatsoever arising out of any such use by Breakenback Action International Film Festival.

By submitting my Film I agree to all the regulations, requirements and permissions stated in conjunction with the Breakenback Action International Film Festival.

Please send all entries to:

Breakenback Films
4/1-3 Bulga Road
Dover Heights
2030 NSW Australia

For any questions regarding the festival or the entries contact igor@igor-at.net