What are the dates for the awards?
25 to 28 April 2010
What is the aim of the Awards?
ANASY Documentary Awards aims to enrich the documentary film market with new issues, recognize and support documentary filmmakers, and raise the audience standards.
Is there a screening schedule for the films?
The screening schedule with the dates and venues of the screenings of selected films will be posted on this website prior to the event.
What documentaries are eligible and what type of criteria are being judged for the films?
Any and all documentaries are eligible for the awards; they can be about anything, so long as the topic is clear and the film is appropriate for viewing (i.e. no pornography). There are specific categories in the awards that require the filmmaker to stick to the given theme (i.e. "Child In Our Eyes" Category); There are no specific criteria as far as technique for judging the films. Winners will be chosen based on creativity and originality.
Who will be judging at the Awards?
Selected members of the Jury comprising of film and documentary personalities will be invited to judge the best in each category.
Will prizes be awarded to winning filmmakers?
The value of awards to be given away is one million and fifty thousand Dirhams and a sum of 500,000 Dirhams will be given to the winner of the first award. Half of this sum will be given in cash and the other half will be in the form of production support in cooperation with twofour 54. She said that twofour 54 will contribute further to the success of the first award winner.
Will all submitted films be shown at the Awards?
There will be a screening process for selection of which films will participate in the festival. After the selection process films in each category will be nominated. The films will be screened at Raha Cinema in Abu Dhabi and DUCTAC in Dubai to be held from 4th of April to the 2nd of May 2010.
Can I submit more than one film?
Yes, you can submit as many documentary films as you like, provided that each entry is accompanied by a completed Entry Form and other required documents.
Can a film be nominated in more than one category?
Yes, films can be nominated across categories as long as they qualify our guidelines.
Do entries have to be on a particular topic or genre?
No. Films can be in any style or on any topic, but must not breach copyright, defamation or anti-discrimination laws.
What format should my film be in?
Feature films final screening print should be in 35mm, 70mm, digital or HD formats. Documentaries may be in any format. All entries for both the Features and Documentary competitions are to be submitted on VHS Pal or DVD only.
If your film is selected for screening, you may be asked to provide a higher quality copy such as Betacam (if available). Finalists may be contacted to discuss options in this regard.
What are the length restrictions for documentary films?
Maximum of 90 minutes and a minimum of 28 minutes.
Is there an entry fee for the film competitions?
No, there is no entry fee for the submission of documentaries.
When will I find out if my film is a finalist?
All entrants will be advised usually by email, as to whether or not they have been selected for the awards. Notification will occur in the first week of April 2010.
When will the finalists and winners be screened?
The selected feature films and documentaries will be screened from 25th - 28th April 2010 and post Awards.
Can anyone come to watch the Awards?
Yes, this event is open to the public and will be advertised in the lead up to the event. Film screenings and their respective venues will be confirmed at a later date.
What time will the screening of the films be from start and finish?
More details will be provided on this website closer to the event.
How do I receive press accreditation?
You will need to provide the office of ANASY Documentary Awards with a letter from your editor or producer that confirms your assignment to cover the ANASY Documentary Awards and states when the coverage will run.
What are the award categories?
There are 12 awards in the categories of: Gold Award, Silver Award, Bronze Award and the Best film for the category of "Child in Our Eyes", Best Child Documentary produced by youth, Best Script, Best Photography, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Research, Best Character and Best Idea / Message.
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