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Deadline extended - now 10th December.

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Best New IDU Film:
- Entries must be films made within an IDU nation and not released outside their nation of origin more than one year ago.
- Entry should consist of a plot synopsis, language(s) spoken, list of main characters & actors, any relevant production or background information.

Best IDU Classic Film:
- Entries must be films made within an IDU nation and released more than four years ago.
- Entry should consist of a plot synopsis, language(s) spoken, list of main characters & actors, information on why the film is considered a classic.

Best Actor in an IDU Film:
- Entries must be actors/actresses of any sapient species who has appeared in a film produced within an IDU nation in the last eight years.
- Entry should consist of details about the actor/actress and must cite a specific film they have appeared in.

Best Documentary/Non-Fiction Film (new this year):
- Entries must be non-fiction films made within an IDU nation within the last four years.
- Entry should consist of a synopsis of the film, language(s) spoken, any relevant production & background details.

Best Foreign Film:
- Entries must be films produced outside of the IDU, not released outside its nation of origin more than two years ago.
- Entry post should consist of a plot synopsis, language(s) spoken, list of main characters & actors, any relevant production & background details.

Judging

Every nation that has sent any entries to any category is entitled to cast one vote for each category. The nation has free choice over how to determine their vote. The exhibitors of independently submitted films are not entitled to vote.

The judges’ decisions are final.

OOC: you may enter films using puppets, however voting is restricted to one vote per player.

Prizes

The winner of each category shall receive a golden butterfly statue and a certificate detailing the award, as well as the opportunities that come from the prestige of winning. The travel costs of the exhibitors of winning entries will be reimbursed, within reason.

The nation that wins the Best New IDU Film category will have the honour of hosting next year’s film festival in 2019. In the event of a tie, it is the responsibility of those governments to decide who has this honour.

Venue

The festival will take place in Buttercity, which is the capital of Lauchenoiria, situated in the north-east of the country. Films will be shown in a variety of cinemas across the city, and transport will be provided between venues if required.

Films may be entered by national agencies or independently (however, independent films will be vetted and their exhibitors are not entitled to vote).

Accommodation will be provided in the Butterfly Hotel, situated in the centre of the city, for all official exhibitors and judges, and for up to one other person accompanying each of these individuals. Further guests can be accommodated, but this will incur an additional fee. Any additional accommodation requirements should be specified at the time of booking.

Cars will be provided upon request, and guests will also be provided with a pass allowing unlimited travel on the city’s extensive public transport network throughout their stay. Guests are invited to make full use of this for sightseeing throughout their stay.

Each nation entering a film in any category is entitled to bring eight exhibitors or judges, plus an additional four individuals for each additional entry.

Further Information

The start date for posting entries is Monday 19th November 2018. The closing date for entries is Monday 3rd December 2018. Deadline extended until the 10th December.

Voting will take place from the 4th December 2018 until the 12th December 2018. for two weeks after that.

Entries should be posted on the IDU forum here: https://theidu.us/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1889