GENERAL INFORMATION

The Cicada Film Festival (CFF) was initiated in 2011 by the Wildlife Preservation Society of Qld Bayside Branch
hereby known as ‘The Organisers’.
There are two Categories: (1) GENERAL theme and (2) OCEANS theme
There are two Age Groups: (1) Open (14 -24 years inclusive) and (2) Under 14 (13 years of age and under)
Entrants must be residents of South-East Queensland (SEQ)

TERMS & CONDITIONS and CRITERIA (2a, 2b and 2c)

1. Films entered in the General Category are to highlight a particular conservation issue relevant to SEQ.
Films entered in the Oceans Category should address marine issues with a specific relevance to SEQ’s Moreton Bay.
All films should suggest effective solutions.
2. Entries in either the General or Oceans Categories in both the Open and Under 14 age groups are to:
be any style or combination of styles (documentary and/or drama); and use video/stills imagery/animation
be based on facts/science and at the same time be entertaining/engaging
demonstrate competence in the art of filmmaking/animation
Entries must be:
3. a maximum of three (3) minutes duration including credits; and not contain any commercial music
4. predominately the work of the entrants i.e. imagery from third parties must not exceed thirty
percent (30%) of content; and, any third-party content must comply with copyright laws
5. produced between 30th October 2020 and 7th September 2022 by residents of SEQ aged under 25 years
6. submitted online at https://cicadafilmfestival.com.au/or, by USB to Post Office Box 427 Capalaba Q 4157;
and clearly indicate the name/s of entrant/s and the film’s title
7. received by the Organisers by 7th September 2022 and be accompanied by the following completed forms:
a) Entry Form b) thumbnail and spiel about your film for upload to CFF’s YouTube Channel c) and if applicable:
Location Release Form; Music Release Form; and Talent Release Form which are available from the CFF
How to Enter page
Entrants must:
8. comply with all laws and regulations including those relating to COVID-19 during the making of their films
9. ensure their entry does not contain classifiable elements i.e. foul language, violence or nudity
10. gain written permission from those whose images, voices, music or property appear in their film
Forms (as per #7a & #7c above) can be found via https://cicadafilmfestival.com.au/how-to-enter
11. not be related to members of the 2022 Judging Panel
12. accept that: a) 1st Prize winners are ineligible to win 1st Place prizes in the year following their win; and
b) entries are limited to three (3) films per entrant and major prizes limited to one (1) per entrant
By entering the Cicada Film Festival you:
13. allow the Organisers to publicly screen your film free of charge and to upload your film to the internet
14. indemnify the Organisers against any losses or damage incurred during the making of your film
15. agree that the Organisers can use photographs of you associated with the CFF for promotional purposes
16. understand that Organisers reserve the right not to show or share films considered to be
inappropriate, defamatory or libellous
17. understand decisions of the Judging Panel are final and no correspondence will be entered into
18. affirm that you have read, understand and accept the Terms and Conditions
19. are aware that winners will be announced on Friday 22nd October 2022.

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Make a film and make a difference. Entries Close 7th September 2022. Get shrilling!

ENTRY FORM

1. This entry is submitted (indicate whichever applies to each of the following i) – iii):
NOTE THAT PRIZES WILL BE RECEIVABLE BY THE ENTITY/ENTITIES INDICATED IN (a) OR (b) of i):
i) Indicate either: (a) on behalf of an educational facility OR (b) by an individual or individuals
ii) Indicate either: (a) in the General Category OR (b) the Oceans Category
iii) Indicate either: (a) in the Open (14– 24 inclusive) age group OR (b) in the U14 (13 and under) age group

2. Name/s of entrant/s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Name of educational facility attended by entrant/s (if applicable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Contact Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . & Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. Contact Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. Title of Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I /we understand that entries in the Cicada Film Festival are judged on criteria which I/we
have met as follows (indicate the following which relate to your film):
a) is in the General Category, addresses a conservation issue relevant to SEQ and suggests effective solutions OR
b) is in the Oceans Category, addresses a marine issue relevant to SEQ’s Moreton Bay and suggests effective solutions
c) is based on facts / science; is engaging and / or entertaining
d) demonstrates competence in the art of filmmaking / animation

8. I/we declare that:
a) the entry is clearly identifiable with a) film title and b) name/s of entrant/s
b) the Terms & Conditions have been read, understood and complied with, including having attained written authority
for the use of persons’ images, voices, music or property that appear in the entry
c) permission is given to the organisers and its affiliates to:
i) publicly screen the film, upload or otherwise share it at no cost to them
ii) to use photographs as per Terms & Conditions #15 for promotional purposes
d) the information provided is true and correct

9. I /we confirm that we are submitting along with our film and this form:
i) a thumbnail and spiel about my/our film for upload to CFF’s YouTube Channel; and if applicable
ii) a Location Release Form
iii) a Music Release Form (iv) a Talent Release Form (available on CFF “How to Enter” webpage)

10. How did you hear about the Cicada Film Festival? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CFF Entrants under 18 years of age must have the signed consent of their parent/guardian.

Entrant/Parent/Guardian (1)

Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Entrant/Parent/Guardian (2)

Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Entries complying with the Terms & Conditions + completed Entry + any relevant Release Forms
are to be received no later than 7th September 2022
Online:  www.cicadafilmfestival.com.au OR by USB posted to: WPSQ Bayside Branch Inc, PO Box 427 CAPALABA Q 4157
Information: debra@cicadafilmfestival.com.au Steve: 0423 036 676 Debra: 0439 914 631