Camera Zizanio

Rules and Regulations

• Acceptance of regulations: Participation in the competition means acceptance, with no reservations, of all regulations.
• The films from Europe and  Mediterranean countries will participate at the  European Competition Section of the Festival
• The non- European films at the International Competition Section.
• There’s also the Greek Competition Section with films from Greece.
• The films of the Competition Sections are divided into three age categories:

A) Films by children aged up to 12 years old
B) Films by children from 13 to 16 years old
C) Films by children from 17 to 20 years old.

• Entries must have been produced within the last two years.
• Their duration must not exceed 10 min including front and back credits.
• The ideas and messages must be your own. You may consult adults for technical advice and the final process.
• Films can be sent on DVD playable on standard DVD player, in a digital file via internet or via our WeTransfer channel https://olympiafestival.wetransfer.com/. The submitted films will not be returned and will be kept as festival archive.
• Non-English language produced films must have English subtitles or be dubbed in English.
• There are no entry fees for Camera Zizanio. All costs related to the transportation of the preview copy (DVD) and materials are the responsibility of the applicant.
• Invitation of the filmmakers will depend on available budget.
• If you are submitting more than one entry, a separate submission is required for each film, although they may be mailed together
• To submit a film, you need to:

1. Fill in the online Entry Form
2. A copy of the film needs to be sent for pre-selection viewing
3. Two stills from each film (300dpi) via e-mail: camerazizanio@gmail.com

• All materials should arrive no later than 5 days after the deadline.

All materials must be sent to the address of the Festival’s organizers:

Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People
(For Camera Zizanio)
18 Rodos st., 11252,
Athens, Greece