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MARKET SCREENINGS

Market Screenings, previously known as Industry Screenings, serve as a crucial platform for filmmakers to showcase their films to sales agents, distributors, producers, and festival programmers from around the world. These screenings play a pivotal role in promoting and marketing films in the international market, providing talented filmmakers with opportunities to establish valuable connections and secure distribution deals. The 18th edition of Market Screenings is scheduled to be held from November 20th to November 24th, 2024, at the picturesque Marriott Resort Goa, India. With its scenic beauty and vibrant culture, Goa offers an enchanting backdrop that adds to the allure of the event, making it a preferred destination for film industry professionals.

Previous films like "Skater Girl," "Axone," "Kuthiravaal," "Oththa Seruppu," "Ek Sangayachay," "No Dorai," "Pimple," "Bena," "Dithee," and "Aani Maani" have been featured, making it an exciting and promising event for industry professionals and filmmakers alike.

The 18th edition of Market Screenings in Goa, India, promises to celebrate the art of filmmaking, foster creativity, and cultivate meaningful connections within the global film industry. With an impressive lineup of films and a diverse array of industry professionals in attendance, this event is set to be a pivotal moment in the journey of many filmmakers and the films they hold dear. The event's location in the captivating setting of Goa adds an extra layer of charm and excitement, creating an unforgettable experience for all participants.

Book your slots now for Market Screenings 2024!

SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT

Before you begin, please read the Rules | Regulations for guidelines on filling the online Application Form as well as Submission of Materials. Please also read the Undertaking which has to be submitted along with the application for it to be considered complete. For any further queries, please read the FAQs.

ELIGIBILITY
  • Any film of any length and genre can be submitted for Market Screenings.
  • A delegate registration is mandatory to book a screening. (You can register online here)
SUBMISSION FORMATS
  • The Frame rate should be 24fps.
  • Frame size: 1920*808 (letterboxed with 136 pixels of black on top and bottom for a 2.35:1 Scope Aspect Ratio).
  • In case of the content being shot on the flat with 1.77 / 1.85:1 then the content may have to be in 1920*1080 full range without any letterboxing of black on top and bottom.
  • The above content can be given as a 10-bit DPX Sequential file.
  • For DI movies, submissions will be accepted in the format mentioned below:

The output can be a 10bit DPX / 16bit TIFF or a 12-bit J2C Sequential file. Please ensure all of your content reaches us only in a Linear file format You can opt for a DCI color space on an XYZ or a P3 format whichever the DI setup can accommodate for viewing of content during your grade. In the case for some reason if your workflow is in LOG, do ensure the DI lab also gives the LUT along with the DPX files

Audio :

  • The Frame rate should be 24fps
  • 5.1 or 7.1 individual mono Wave files
  • Provide the audio as individual channel .wav files with labeling, eg: Left, Right, Centre etc.

Subtitle Format

  • Placed/Burned within safe image area or provide it as .asc format @ 24 fps Media
DATES
  • Deadline for applications is November 05, 2024.
  • Market Screenings will be held from November 20 – 24, 2024 at the Marriott Resort Goa, India.
FEE
  • The cost for booking one Market Screening slot is ₹20,000/- INR for Feature Film (Above 40 minutes) and ₹10,000 INR for Short Films (10 minutes - 40 minutes) (inclusive of all taxes, exclusive of bank charges) per screening.
CONTACT

If you are interested to screen your film or have queries, write to screenings@filmbazaarindia.com with the subject “Booking of Market Screenings”.

DISCLAIMER

The NFDC Film Bazaar is a B2B platform aimed at promotion of South Asian films to an international and national market.

The Market Screenings section at NFDC Film Bazaar is a paid platform provided to filmmakers to individually promote their film to international film festivals, world sales agents and buyers. This platform shall neither be construed as a commercial exploitation platform for the films in any manner nor shall it be construed that NFDC owns any exploitation rights of such films being promoted on this platform.

Participation on this platform is confirmed on receipt of completed application submission and payment and is not on a merit basis. NDFC does not guarantee the authenticity and credibility of the filmmakers exhibiting the films via Market Screenings .

The films submitted are either in the rough cut or claim to be completed films. The final cut or content of the films may change after promotional exhibition via the Market Screenings , at the sole discretion of the respective filmmakers. All content of the films is provided on an “AS IS” or “AS AVAILABLE” basis and NFDC does not control or vet user generated content for accuracy. NDFC does not make any representation or warranty of any kind. express or implied, in relation to the films, its completeness, suitability, availability, accuracy, reliability, its contents or any other information made available in the Films or in the Market Screenings and any reliance you place on the same shall be strictly at your own risk.

The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the filmmakers through their individual films are their own and do not reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of NFDC as an organization and NFDC does not endorse and cannot be held responsible for the same. NFDC shall not be held responsible for any content, views or opinions expressed by individual filmmakers via their films promoted at the Film Bazaar.

NFDC shall not be held responsible if the films are not in conformity with the applicable laws including laws relating to intellectual property, racism, blasphemy, defamation and privacy and NFDC hereby disclaims all liability arising from exhibition of the films via the Market Screenings.

  • Any film of any length and genre can be submitted for Market Screenings.
  • A delegate registration is mandatory to book a screening. (You can register online here)
  • The Frame rate should be 24fps.
  • Frame size: 1920*808 (letterboxed with 136 pixels of black on top and bottom for a 2.35:1 Scope Aspect Ratio).
  • In case of the content being shot on the flat with 1.77 / 1.85:1 then the content may have to be in 1920*1080 full range without any letterboxing of black on top and bottom.
  • The above content can be given as a 10-bit DPX Sequential file.
  • For DI movies, submissions will be accepted in the format mentioned below:

The output can be a 10bit DPX / 16bit TIFF or a 12-bit J2C Sequential file. Please ensure all of your content reaches us only in a Linear file format You can opt for a DCI color space on an XYZ or a P3 format whichever the DI setup can accommodate for viewing of content during your grade. In the case for some reason if your workflow is in LOG, do ensure the DI lab also gives the LUT along with the DPX files

Audio :

  • The Frame rate should be 24fps
  • 5.1 or 7.1 individual mono Wave files
  • Provide the audio as individual channel .wav files with labeling, eg: Left, Right, Centre etc.

Subtitle Format

  • Placed/Burned within safe image area or provide it as .asc format @ 24 fps Media
  • Deadline for applications is November 05, 2024.
  • Market Screenings will be held from November 20 – 24, 2024 at the Marriott Resort Goa, India.
  • The cost for booking one Market Screening slot is ₹20,000/- INR for Feature Film (Above 40 minutes) and ₹10,000 INR for Short Films (10 minutes - 40 minutes) (inclusive of all taxes, exclusive of bank charges) per screening.

If you are interested to screen your film or have queries, write to screenings@filmbazaarindia.com with the subject “Booking of Market Screenings”.

The NFDC Film Bazaar is a B2B platform aimed at promotion of South Asian films to an international and national market.

The Market Screenings section at NFDC Film Bazaar is a paid platform provided to filmmakers to individually promote their film to international film festivals, world sales agents and buyers. This platform shall neither be construed as a commercial exploitation platform for the films in any manner nor shall it be construed that NFDC owns any exploitation rights of such films being promoted on this platform.

Participation on this platform is confirmed on receipt of completed application submission and payment and is not on a merit basis. NDFC does not guarantee the authenticity and credibility of the filmmakers exhibiting the films via Market Screenings .

The films submitted are either in the rough cut or claim to be completed films. The final cut or content of the films may change after promotional exhibition via the Market Screenings , at the sole discretion of the respective filmmakers. All content of the films is provided on an “AS IS” or “AS AVAILABLE” basis and NFDC does not control or vet user generated content for accuracy. NDFC does not make any representation or warranty of any kind. express or implied, in relation to the films, its completeness, suitability, availability, accuracy, reliability, its contents or any other information made available in the Films or in the Market Screenings and any reliance you place on the same shall be strictly at your own risk.

The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the filmmakers through their individual films are their own and do not reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of NFDC as an organization and NFDC does not endorse and cannot be held responsible for the same. NFDC shall not be held responsible for any content, views or opinions expressed by individual filmmakers via their films promoted at the Film Bazaar.

NFDC shall not be held responsible if the films are not in conformity with the applicable laws including laws relating to intellectual property, racism, blasphemy, defamation and privacy and NFDC hereby disclaims all liability arising from exhibition of the films via the Market Screenings.

BRIEF HISTORY

Since its inception in 2011, more than three hundred films have been screened at Film Bazaar under the aegis of Market Screenings.