Pink10 Filmmakers’ Competition

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SUBMISSIONS OPEN: 1 March 2024

Submissions close on 15 August 2024

Length

Up to…

10 minutes

Categories

  1. Short Film – Documentary
  2. Short Film – Narrative (Story)
  3. Short Film – Indigenous Language*
  4. Short Film – Explore Sabah** 
    (Special category – Max 3 mins)

* An indigenous language is a language that is native to a region and spoken by indigenous people, often reduced to the status of a minority language. This language is from a linguistically distinct community that has been settled in the area for many generations. Many indigenous languages have become endangered because of language deaths or linguicide caused by colonization, in which the original language is replaced by that of the colonists. [Wikipedia]

* For the category – Explore Sabah, the maximum film length is 3 minutes. This duration includes opening and/or closing credits.

Judging Criteria

Good story-telling, originality and creativity – in all 4 categories.

Kinabalu Awards

1 award will be made in each category:

GOLDEN KINBALU AWARDS
Documentary, Narrative, Indigenous Language, Explore Sabah
Trophy, plus RM3,000 in each category

Jury Awards

Will be made at the jury’s decision – certificates awarded.

Pink10 Highlight Webinar

  • Details to be posted later
  • Who: All competition participants and anyone else who is interested
  • Why: To receive feedback from the judges on selected entries

Pink10 Awards Night

  • When: Sunday, 15 Sept 2024, 7.00pm
  • Where: TBC

Special Notes

    1. Anyone linked to the organization of the KKIFF 2024 cannot enter this competition.
    2. Not all entries will be shown at the Pink10 Highlight Webinar – that is, the selection of entries discussed will be completely at the jury’s discretion.

    Competition Guidelines

    1. This competition is open to citizens and residents of ASEAN countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam), South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
    2. The fee to enter this competition on FilmFreeway is US$8.00.
    3. The film can be any genre (animation, documentary, drama, experimental, horror, comedy, etc).
    4. Film duration: Up to 3 minutes (Category: Explore Sabah) and up to 10 minutes (Categories: Narrative, Documentary and Indigenous Language). This duration includes opening and/or closing credits.
    5. Screening Format – submit as MP4, no longer than 3 minutes (Category: Explore Sabah) and 10 minutes (Categories: Narrative, Documentary and Indigenous Language).
    6. Language – any language but ALL non-English dialogue films must have English subtitles.
    7. ALL ENTRIES must have English subtitles.
    8. Multiple entries are welcome.
    9. Copyright for all music and videos used must be owned by the filmmaker – that is, you must have permission to use all music, sound and/or artwork in your short film. By entering this competition, you agree that the KKIFF2024 will not be held liable for any copyright infringements perpetrated by you or your short film.
    10. KKIFF reserves the right to use stills and/or short clips of films submitted to Pink10 for the purposes of marketing and promotion.
    11. The winning film for the category ‘Explore Sabah’ will be showcased in Sabah Tourism Board’s 2025 promotional campaign.
    12. The film you enter must have been completed on or after 15 September 2022.
    13. The film should be entirely your own work.
    14. If your film has been inspired by another film, please note this in the credits.
    15. To submit your entry, go to Filmfreeway.
    16. Entries must be submitted by 15 August 2024
    17. The KKIFF encourages filmmakers who have submitted entries for Pink10 to attend the festival, especially Awards Night (15 September 2024).  However, the KKIFF is unable to provide a financial contribution for airfares or additional expenses incurred during the festival.

    If you have any questions, contact: Jude – +6014 3514298 or Jasmine – +6017 8212132 or email us: info@kkiff.com