2. Your film must have been made in Australia, New Zealand, or Asia or you are from these regions (then your film can be feature content from around the globe). See definitions below for the countries contained in these regions. Note: we have kept the Mad Minutes open to all nationalities.

3. All films must have proof of music copyright permission, if applicable. The great news is we have several bands and electronic music producers who have given us their new albums to use for CAFF 2012!!! Email info@caff.net.au for options.

4. CAFF intends to show the films in 16:9 ratio for maximum cinema screen quality. Please film your work in this ratio if you camera allows. Please see below for conversion methods if you have filmed in 4:3.

5. CAFF does not condone or support films or activities that are personally defamatory, harmful to animals, humans or the environment and reserves the right to reject films that contain such content. CAFF will not be held responsible for personal injuries sustained while filming content for this competition.
 
** Please note that not all Caff entries will be shown during the festival. We would love to show them all however due to time constraints an expert panel of judges will shortlist the best films to be shown at the Gala Awards event.
 

Caff Film Categories

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SUBMISSION FORMAT
 
We have secured a brilliant HD projector and we want to try to show your films in the highest possible quality. Please save your film file in:
MP4 1920 x 1080(25 or 30 frames) or 2.) MP4 1280 x 720 (25 or 30 frames)
 
1. Complete the CAFF Online Entry Form. You will be asked to agree to our Terms and Conditions during this process (see below).
 
2. When filling in the form please copy and paste the link to the video on vimeo or sendspace. If you have a password please also include this in the form.
 
Choose the Category you want to enter by selecting the corresponding  Registration
Fees.
 
Having problems with the above? Please Contact Us.
 
3. Music use permission – you MUST obtain written permission, from the copyright owner, for the use of all music and sound recordings that you have used. Why? Because we want to play your film all over Australia and the world and don’t want any problems with the ability to legally do so!! Don’t forget we have some music options for you. Email info@caff.net.au.
 
4. The People’s Choice Mad Minutes will be uploaded to Vimeo to be voted upon by the viewing public. You do not need to send us a copy of these films unless your film is selected as a winning film. CAFF will upload the entries onto their website and will have a voting form set up that will tally the votes (from May 1st 2011). Please note that you still need permission to use the music you edit to and need to fill in your entry form.
 
Submission Dates & Fees
 
Short Adventures in Nature

Earlybird January 15th 2012 – $15

Regular March 30th 2012 – $20

Late April 8th 2012 $25

Mad Minute

Earlybird January 15th 2012 – $10

Regular March 30th 2012 – $10

Late April 8th 2012 $15

Features

Earlybird January 15th 2012 – $20

Regular March 30th 2012 – $30

Late April 8th 2012 $35

Stills Photography Competition

April 1st 2012 $10 per entry (info coming re submission formats)

Terms and Conditions

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2. CAFF will not judge any DVDs that do not play in a standard DVD player, in the Region Codes 0 or 4 and in the PAL format. DVD’s will not be returned to entrants.
 
3. CAFF reserves the right to not show films that we deem to be inappropriate for our festival or that contain defamatory, libellous or derogatory content. CAFF also reserves the right to not show films that involve wilful environmental damage or that are harmful to animals, humans or public property.
 
4. CAFF will not be held responsible for any physical or mental injuries sustained by those involved in the making or viewing of the films presented to this competition. Entrants take risks of their own free will and CAFF will not take responsibility for their actions.
 
5. With the exception of the People’s Choice Mad Minutes, all films must originate or feature content from Australasia, East Asia or South-East Asia. This can be in the form of the director, producer, main participants or the physical region in which the majority of filming takes place.
 
6. Written music copyright permission must be provided for all music that is NOT copyright-free. This is the entrant’s responsibility and is a key requirement of entry to this competition.
 
7. Entrants in The People’s Choice Mad Minutes agree to allow their films to be uploaded to the CAFF website or Vimeo site for voting and public viewing.
 
8. The organisers may wish to reproduce any entry in whole or part for use in educational, marketing or promotional material or for screening at events related to the Cairns Adventure Film Festival. Permission from entrants will be sought prior to doing so.
 
9. The entrant authorises CAFF to use their name and likeness in connection with any publicity for the Festival and the entrant agrees to undertake publicity appearances as reasonably requested by CAFF.

 Short Adventures in Nature

Under 10 minutes (including titles & credits) narrative style short films featuring adventures, journeys and explorations in nature. This can include sport based narratives, outdoor expeditions or travel doco’s. We aim to keep this category as green powered as possible with the focus being on the adventurer’s interaction with wilderness and the wonders it contains.

People’s Choice Mad Minutes

Under 2 minutes (including titles & credits) featuring fast paced action clips and adrenaline action set to pumping music. These will be posted on Vimeo in the month prior to the event and judged by the voting viewers. Open to any nationality of film maker.

Caffeinated Adventures

Under 6 minutes (including titles & credits) featuring adrenaline style adventure activities of any sort. Music videos, animation or narratives allowed. Under 18’s welcome – there will be an award for the best Under 18 entry.

Adventure Features

Under 60 minutes (including titles & credits). We welcome entries of quality adventure films showcasing great expeditions, achievements and personal journeys by those who are out there pushing the limits in our natural world.

Under 18’s

You are welcome to enter any of the above categories and there will be prizes for the best Under 18 films. Written parental or guardian consent is required.

Adventurous by Nature Stills Photo

Due to popular demand we have decided to add a stills photo category for 2012! We want photos that exhibit the spirit of hard core adventure and action whilst showcasing our wonderful natural environment. The photos will be voted for online and also judged by a panel of industry professionals.

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Camera + Edit = Landon Stroud

Music = Sons of Rico “This Madness”
check them out sonsofrico.com