It is that time of the year again! Preparations for IAD 2009 are in full swing. It is going to be yet another week of fun packed activities, sessions, workshops and more!!!

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We are proud to announce the 8th annual ASIFA India Awards of Excellence as a part of International Animation Day celebration in October 2009.

We have recently sent out a mailer for Call For Entries on AnimationXpress and CgTantra

2. Entry Requirements
Films must have been completed between the time span of October ‘08 to September ‘09. The competition is open for all animated films. Submitting films is free of charge.

3. Deadline and Submission
The submission deadline is September 30th, 2009.
The following material has to be sent together with each submitted film:
1) a PAL/NTSC playable DVD (1 film per dvd). PAL DVD preferred.
2) a FULLY completed entry form For Entry Form Click Here
3) a complete list of dialogue, commentary and/or text inserts in original language and in English
4) at least 1 still photo from the film
ASIFA India will not return the submitted materials.

4. Selection
The sender will be notified of the selection results by a specific date.(Date to be announced soon).

5.Shipping Procedures
The expenses of sending the Film will be paid by the sender. Preview/ Screening copies will not be returned. The DVDs must be sent by 30th September , 2009 to the following address:
ASIFA India,
C/o Rhythm & Hues Studios India Pvt Ltd,
Prism Towers, ‘A’ Wing, 3rd Floor,
Mind Space, Goregaon (West),
Mumbai - 400 062 .
Tel: + 91-22-40388888.
www.asifa.in

Competition Categories:

The following are the four main categories available for submission to the competition this year:
1. Student Films
Films made by animation students in further and higher education.
2. Professional Films / Independent Films ( Short Films less than 1 min)
Films made by professional animators and studios, can be adverts, promos.
3. Professional Films / Independent Films ( Short Films 1 min to 10 min)
Films made by professional animators and studios, can be Short films, public service messages, Documentaries, etc.
4. Professional Films / Independent Films (Long Format more than 10 min)
Films made by professional animators and studios, can be TV serials, feature length films, etc.