CALL FOR ENTRIES. We are looking forward to your submission and to an exciting and inspiring 9th festival edition of this human world.

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1 CALL FOR ENTRIES We are looking forward to your submission and to an exciting and inspiring 9th festival edition of this human world.

2 Competition Sections this human world ENTRY FORM 2016 Competition Programme CALL FOR ENTRIES SUBMISSION PERIOD The 9th edition of this human world is taking place in Vienna, from December 1st to 11th, this human world is Austria s first festival devoted to the subject of Human Rights and Vienna s second largest film festival. The films shown at this human world are presented in an International competition programme consisting of four different sections and a number of thematic programmes, curated by the festival team, curators, experts, NGOs and partner festivals. this human world presents outstanding documentary and fictional feature films, short films, animations and experimental films dealing with human rights issues. Films, that aim to encourage people, to scrutinise and re-examine their views and that are wary of human rights and responsibilites. Furthermore the festival programme contains thematic lectures, workshops, talks, panel discussions, performances and a nightline. The festival s competition programme comprises 4 different sections: International Competition Young Filmmakers Competition (1st or 2nd feature lenght film) Austrian Competition Short Animations and Experimental films Audience Award - All the films in the competition programme are eligible for the Audience Award. the future is ours to see - Out of the competition programme, selected films, dealing with youth relevant topics are taken in consideration for the Youth Award, assigned by the this human world Youth Jury. International Competition All films - documentary and fictional features, animations and experimental films - produced after January 1st 2015 with a running time of minimum 60 minutes, are accepted in this programme. Young Filmmakers Competition This competition pays special attention to young filmmakers. Films shown in this section are directors first or second feature length films with a minimun running time of 60 minutes. Austrian Competition All films, including documentary and fictional features, animations or experimental films produced in Austria after January 1st 2015 with a minimun running time of 60 minutes, can be submitted. Short Animations and Experimental Films In this section, short animations and experimental films with a running time of maximum 15 minutes will be shown. Each section will have a renowned Jury assigning a section award. this human world s annual competition programme does contain films, that raise social awareness of human rights issues outside the framework of mainstream films and that focus on socio-critical themes. Films, that fascinate and that captivate with their innovation, aesthetically and thematically. The application for the competition programme is open for films from all categories: fictional features, documentaries, animations, experimental films as well as short films* produced after January 1st, *only animated and experimental short films can enter the competition

3 Application for the Festival Films (fictional feature films, documentaries, animations and experimental films) must have a running time of min. 60 minutes. Short films must have a running time of max. 15 minutes. Only films that haven't had a premiere or a theatrical release in Austria can be submitted. An Austrian premiere is a must. World premieres may be given priority. Films may have been released theatrically in their country of origin. Films must not have been broadcast on the internet or on TV. this human world does not cover screening fees for films shown in its competition programme. You can either upload your films via this human worlds withoutabox account ( send USB Sticks, or streaming-links. If none of those options are possible for you, you can also send us a DVD copy. Screeners must be in original language with eighter English or German subtitles. No entry fees are due for submitting films, videos or new media projects. The following exhibition formats are accepted for the festival: DCP, Blu-Ray, master files (Pro Res HQ) and on request DVDs (region free / all regions). Films are shown in original language and must have English or German subtitles. Return of preview Films Submissions will not be returned to the entrants this human world keeps the videos for non-circulating reference in its archive Those who request return of USB Sticks or DVDs will be asked to cover postal expenses to the value of 10. Selection of the Film Programme The festival s selection committee makes the first selection of films, videos and new media works Selection decisions made by the festival committee are final Priority might be given to films that address topics chosen for the festival Priority might be given to European or World premieres Priority might be given to works that are examples of formal and technical innovation If a film is selected, publicity material (press books, posters, stills, etc.) must be received by the festival organization by September 5th, We will inform all directors who submitted a film, about the final selection of the competition programme. Due to the great amount of entries, we unfortunately can t give individual statements or feedbacks. Thank you for your understanding! Authorization After a film s official selection for the competition programme the festival has the right to: Use three minutes of a feature film and one minute of a short film for broadcasting purposes on television Use three minutes of a feature film one minute of a short film for broadcasting on the internet Use the publicity material (press books, posters, stills etc.) to promote the festival A separate application form should be used for each film. The form must be completely filled in. Deadline: The entry form, all the necessary documents and the viewing copy must be received by this human world no later than August 8th, Shipping The deadline for films to arrive in Vienna is November 1st, Works that arrive after this date will not be guaranteed inclusion in the festival. In addition, the sender will be asked to send a dispatch note to the festival by airmail, or , indicating the date of shipment. A pro-forma-invoice for maximum $ 50 (it must not be higher) should be enclosed in shipping per courier service from non-eu countries, stating the name of the sender, the title of the film, its size, length, number of reels, and whether it is in color or black and white. The festival will return the material within four weeks after the festival unless otherwise arranged. Please bear in mind that the consignee is responsible for the re-importation charges at the country of destination. The applicant is responsible for the one-way shipping costs of the projection print to the festival. The festival will bear the costs for returning the print to the sender.

4 EINREICHFORMULAR - ENTRY FORM this human world International Human Rights Film Festival Einreichschluss - Entry deadline: 8. August 2016 Insurance The films and videos will be insured from the time of reception by the film festival to the time of their return to the shipping company. Transport insurance in both directions is the responsibility of the participants. Upon gaining possession of the film or video from the shipping company which, in consultation with the festival organization, is responsible for shipment of film or video, the festival will only then accept limited responsibility for the film or video extending to the time that the festival organization returns the film or video to the shipping company. The definition of this limited responsibility only includes a refund of laboratory expenses for making a new print of the roll or rolls of film damaged, or in case of a video, a duplication of the videotape. This refund will be calculated according to current German laboratory prices. It does not extend to negatives, positives or any other type of film component. In case of faulty projection, the festival cannot be held responsible for immaterial damage suffered by director, producer or distributor. Complaints will only be considered if you lodge them within 6 weeks of the festival s end. Press kits, photos, videocassettes and other material are not included in this limited insurance responsibility. It should also be pointed out that guests of the festival are not covered by the festival insurance. The inclusion of any film or video considered technically unfit for public screening may be refused. The appropriate laws of the Federal Republic of Austria apply. Important dates Application Deadline: August 8th, 2016 Deadline for the reception of screeners and preview files: August 8th, 2016 Festival Opening Night: December 1st, 2016 General The festival director s and jury s decisions are final. Entry and inclusion of films/videos implies acceptance of the regulations. In unspecified cases, the festival management will make a final decision. Entry forms and screeners should be addressed to: this human world - International Human Rights Film Festival AUSTRIA Tel: +43 (0) (0) submission@thishumanworld.com office@thishumanworld.com Das Formular muss vollständig und lesbar ausgefüllt werden - bei einer Aufnahme Ihres Films ins Festivalprogramm werden die von Ihnen ausgefüllten Angaben in den Katalog übernommen. Das Formular ist vollständig ausgefüllt via an submission@thishumanworld.com als auch per Post an die untenstehende Adresse zu senden. this human world - International Human Rights Film Festival AUSTRIA The form has to be fully and legibly completed - in case of your film being selected for the festivals competition programme, the information given in this form will be reproduced in the Festival catalogue. The form has to be sent via to submission@thishumanworld.com as well as via mail to the following address; this human world - International Human Rights Film Festival AUSTRIA. Originaltitel - Original title Englischer Titel - English title Deutscher Titel - German title Originalsprache - Original language Untertitel - Subtitles Produktionsland - Country of production Produktionsjahr Year of production Erstaufführung 1st public Screening Österr. Erstaufführung (Voraussetzung) Austrian Premiere (required) Festivalteilnahmen Festival participations Fernsehausstrahlung Date of TV release Sender - Broadcaster Preise/Auszeichnungen - Awards

5 REGISSEUR DIRECTOR Name Name Straße Street PLZ/Ort ZIP/City Fax Fax FESTIVAL KOPIE - FESTIVAL COPY Laufzeit Running time Vorführformat Screening format STABANGABEN CREDITS Drehbuch Script Kamera Cinematography Schnitt Editing Produktionsleitung production manager PRODUKTION PRODUCTION Firma - Company Musik Music Darsteller Cast Name Name Straße Street Sonstiges Other PLZ/Ort ZIP/City Fax Fax www INHALTSANGABE SYNOPSIS (max. 800 signs) VERTRIEB DISTRIBUTION Firma - Company Name Name Straße Street PLZ/Ort ZIP/City Fax Fax www KONTAKT PERSON FÜR DEN FILM CONTACT FOR FILM Name: Address: I am the DIRECTOR / DISTRIBUTOR / PRODUCER / of the film (title)

6 EINVERSTÄNDNIS ZUR TEILNAHME FILM PARTICIPATON AGREEMENT Einsender_in the sender (Name) Adresse - address gewährleistet mit seiner Unterschrift, dass der_die Rechteinhaber_in mit der Anmeldung zur Festivalteilnahme einverstanden ist und das Reglement in der vorliegenden Fassung akzeptiert. declares to be empowered by the owner of the rights to register, participate and to submit and that the owner of the rights agrees to the enclosed regulations in their actual state. DATUM und UNTERSCHRIFT der oben genannten Person DATE and SIGNATURE of the person specified above Datum - Date: Bitte senden Sie das vollständig ausgefüllte Anmeldeformular per Post UND via an: Please send the filled in entry form by mail AND via to: Post- und Kopienversand an - Mailing and shipping address: this human world International Human Rights Film Festival AUSTRIA an - to: submission@thishumanworld.com Einsendeschluss: 8. August Deadline: August 8th, 2016 Unterschrift Signature: Zusätzliches MATERIAL additional MATERIAL We are very much looking forward to your submissions and to an exciting an inspiring this human world! Der Anmeldung liegen folgende Anlagen bei - I have submitted the following enclosures with this entry form (Yes/No): Inhaltsangabe deutsch - Synopsis German: Inhaltsangabe englisch - Synopsis English: Filmografie - Director's filmography: Kurzbiografie des Regisseurs - director's biography: Presseheft - Publicity booklet: Fotos senden Sie uns bitte nach Auswahl Ihres Films per an submission@thishumanworld.com. Formale Vorgaben: TIFF oder JPG, Mindestbreite: 150 mm bzw Pixel bei 300 dpi. Photos should be sent (only upon selection) via (submission@thishumanworld.com) We accept the following formats: TIFF of JPG, minimum width 150 mm/1770 Pixel at 300 dpi.